NASIG Jobs

The University of Michigan, University Library, seeks an Electronic Resources Unit Coordinator to assume both a leadership and liaison role in working with staff from all areas of the Library to enhance access to electronic resources. The Coordinator will provide support for the cataloging, acquisition, processing, and maintenance of electronic resources, will communicate with staff from throughout the Library on issues related to electronic resources, and will participate in library-wide efforts to connect users with electronic resources. This position will report to the Head of Technical Services.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on 6/6/08 and continue until the position is filled.

job posted at library website

The Resource Acquisitions Librarian is responsible for managing the acquisition of materials in all formats and for the bibliographic control of electronic resources and serials. The Resource Acquisitions Librarian works closely with the Collection Management Librarian in the preparation and allocation of the library’s print, serials, and electronic resources budget, coordinates licensing agreements for electronic resources, and supervises acquisitions staff. This position will also serve as academic liaison to assigned departments and participate with all library faculty in the reference rotation, including occasional evenings and weekends. The candidate must be committed to serve diverse populations.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin August 15, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

job posted at university website

LAC seeks for immediate consideration, a Head Cataloger for a long term project in New Orleans, Louisiana that will last approximately 2+ years. The Cataloger will handle original, complex copy, and serial cataloging for restored library materials from water damaged collection in New Orleans. Responsibilities: Handle original, complex copy, and serial cataloging; Act as a resource for copy catalogers, providing LC classification and subject headings as needed for copy cataloging needing upgrading; Maintain active communications and coordinate the work effort with the client and LAC senior staff; Other duties as directed.

Deadline: none given

job posted at LAC website

Non-tenure track position as Catalog Librarian beginning Fall semester, 2008. Performs original cataloging and complex copy cataloging for serials and integrating resources in all formats. Serves as a professional resource regarding issues of cataloging electronic resources, databases and serials; provides serials and integrating resources cataloging expertise on national and international cataloging standards. Helps the serials team optimize access to serials. Performs original cataloging for monographic resources in all formats. Assists with complex copy cataloging for monographic resources in all formats. Assists with other cataloging services, including rush cataloging services, as needs arise. Participates in national cooperative cataloging programs as appropriate. Participates in departmental planning and decision making. Supervises, trains and evaluates student employees as appropriate. Participates in special activities and projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Deadline: The position is open until filled. Applications will be examined beginning May 19, 2008.

job posted at university website

Non-tenure track position as Serials/ERM Librarian beginning Fall semester, 2008. Works on the serials team to manage print and electronic serials and integrating resources. Manages serial and integrating resource records in the library’s automation system, including order, check-in, item and ERM records. Maintains license agreements and related files including summarizing information concerning access restrictions in the library’s automation system. Provides and improves access to journals in all formats. Establishes and monitors access to electronic resources; researches and troubleshoots reports of unavailability of online access. Participates in resource linking/access activities and projects, including maintenance of linking mechanisms for electronic records in the local e-journal portal (Serials Solutions), OpenURL link resolver, and the library automation system (III Millennium). Works as part of a team to implement an electronic resource management system (III ERM). Assists in serials cancellation and weeding projects. Communicates with publishers and vendors on behalf of the library. Develops policies, procedures and documentation. Participates in departmental planning and decision making. Supervises, trains and evaluates student employees and staff as appropriate. Participates in special activities and projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.

Deadline: The position is open until filled. Applications will be examined beginning May 19, 2008.

job posted at university website

Idaho State University (ISU) is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian. The position is full-time, 12-month appointment, tenure-track faculty position reporting jointly to the Associate University Librarian for Collections and Technical Services and to the Head of Reference. Duties include reviewing licenses for electronic resources, monitoring use of electronic resources, and managing their availability.

Deadline: Review of applications will end May 17, 2008.

job posted at university website

Montana State University Libraries in Bozeman, MT seeks a 12 month, tenure-track Electronic Resources Librarian who is responsible for managing and negotiating subscriptions to electronic resources; provides leadership and expertise in the evaluation, selection, promotion, and accessibility of electronic resources, especially serials; and works with OpenURL linking technologies, budgeting, and consortia agreements.

Deadline : Screening of applications will begin June 2, 2008 and continue until the position is filled.

job posted at library website

The Kresge Library of the Notre Dame Law School is seeking a talented librarian to help us establish a new position and then to be its founding occupant. We are looking for someone who understands electronic resources and is adept at making them useful to library patrons. We are looking for an independent thinker with a cooperative outlook, a flexible and creative person who will help the library establish goals, methods, and structures that will make our electronic resources available to our users in the most sensible fashion while helping to ensure that the library’s investment in electronic resources is responsibly maintained.

Deadline: While the position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified, applications received by June 15, 2008 will be assured consideration.

job posted at library website

Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions, the Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing the acquisition of electronic resources, as well as print serials and other continuing resources. Establishes subscriptions, registers, monitors and troubleshoots subscription related access to electronic resources. Communicates with vendors/publishers to expedite and sustain access to electronic resources. Supervises and trains staff in the Acquisitions Department. Other related tasks may also be assigned.

Deadline: First screening date is May 23, 2008. Search will remain open until filled.

job posted at library website

Under the direction of the California Digital Library’s (CDL) Director for Collections and the Head of Acquisitions at UCSD Libraries, provides leadership in the acquisitions process and negotiates, on behalf of the entire university system, with vendors of scholarly digital content to facilitate collaborative investments by the 10 campuses. Serves as the expert in developing and implementing complex electronic resources business and pricing models used in the negotiation and management of these ongoing investments. Engages in strategic planning and analysis. Initiates and facilities successful collaborations with advisory groups and campus collection development officers. Manages the CDL Acquisitions Division which acquires electronic resources for the California Digital Library, assists in managing the SFX link resolver knowledgebase, and recharges campuses for their co-investment expenses.

Deadline: April 28, 2008

job posted at university website