NASIG Jobs

York University Libraries are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic individual for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian in the Bibliographic Services Department. This is a tenure-track position for a librarian with up to nine years post-MLS experience. The Electronic Resources Librarian will provide leadership and expertise in the effective acquisition, management and promotion of electronic collections for the Libraries. Working closely with the Associate University Librarian for Collections, the successful candidate will monitor trends and developments in electronic resources, collaborate with subject specialist/liaison librarians to identify potential new acquisitions, work with publishers and vendors to coordinate trials, and solicit and evaluate user feedback. In collaboration with library colleagues, the incumbent will develop and implement a dynamic promotion plan for the York community that raises awareness of and increases use of electronic collections. He/she will also develop and implement qualitative assessment measures, analyze and disseminate usage data, and prepare reports to assist in timely collections decision-making. The incumbent will assist in troubleshooting, responding to user inquiries and following up on access and maintenance problem resolution. He/she will participate in library-wide committees and will represent the Libraries at regional, provincial and national consortia (e.g. OCUL), organizations and initiatives.

Deadline: Preference will be given to applications received by December 19, 2008.

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The Electronic Resources Coordinator enhances patron access to and experience with electronic resources in a multi-disciplinary academic library, part of the statewide consortium, OhioLINK. Includes organizing public access points, troubleshooting access issues, facilitating interdepartmental communication about and training patrons and staff in the use of electronic resources, and promoting electronic resources. Participates in reference and instruction services, including staffing the reference desk (some nights and weekends).

Deadline: Print, electronic, or fax applications must be received or postmarked by Oct. 17, 2008.

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Western Michigan University (WMU)seeks an innovative and service-oriented librarian, associate professor rank, to lead and coordinate technical services. This librarian must possess the knowledge and expertise necessary to provide access to our collections and deliver services appropriate to WMU’s Carnegie Classification designation “research university with high research activity.” The technical services unit uses the Voyager system, OCLC, MARCIVE, SFX and Verde. The Head of Technical Services coordinates acquisition, cataloging (including non-MARC metadata), processing, binding and serial resources procedures; plans, directs, manages and evaluates all technical services staff and operations. Contributes expertise and leadership in the libraries’ digital and scholarly communications initiatives.

Deadline: Applications should be received by September 19, 2008. Review will continue until the position is filled.

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University of West Georgia (UWG) Library seeks an energetic, knowledgeable and visionary librarian to provide leadership in developing, delivering, maintaining and assessing the University Libraries’ collection of electronic resources. This position reports to the Associate Director. Responsibilities: Coordinates the purchase and licensing of all electronic materials, sets up and announces trials, works with vendors and liaison librarians, evaluates and makes recommendations for new resources and continuation of purchases; evaluates and analyzes collections, electronic resources and associated management tools and makes recommendations based upon these analyses; provides support for liaison librarians for departmental and university accreditation and other reviews

Deadline: Position open until filled, but applications received by September 15, 2008 will receive first consideration.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a knowledgeable and service-oriented individual for this core new position which will lead the newly formed E-Resources & Serials Management (ESM) Department. The creation of this new department provides exciting opportunities to influence the future direction of the University Library. The individual chosen will manage, coordinate, and support the acquisition, processing, and continued access to electronic resources and serials in support of user needs and the Library’s goals. The department manages expenditures of approximately $5,000,000 annually for continuing resources. The E-Resources & Serials Management Department acquires electronic resources (including e-journals, databases, and e-books on a subscription basis), print plus online serials, and print serials. The ESM Department places the orders, claims outstanding materials, receives the material or notification of access, and processes invoices for payment. Ordering includes the negotiation of licenses and business models with vendors. The ESM Department catalogs and maintains access to these materials – handling title reconciliation, usage statistics, and general troubleshooting for electronic resources as well as binding and maintaining detailed holdings records for print serials.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

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George Mason University Libraries is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented librarian for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian within the Collection Development & Preservation unit of the Resources and Collection Management Services (RCMS) division. This position is tasked with the overall coordination of the University Libraries’ electronic resources acquisitions program, overseeing and working to ensure smooth and timely coordination amongst the many units involved with the administration of electronic resources.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin September 8, 2008.

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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 begins September 15, 2008.

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LAC seeks an experienced Cataloger of legal materials with solid Voyager experience for a serials re-cataloging and check-in project. The project is anticipated to start in early September and go through the end of the year. This is temporary project with full-time, regular business hours. There will be a professional Librarian and Library Technician working on this project, which involves re-cataloging serial titles that had been added in the system as monographs, creating a purchase order, and then creating and filling out the check-in record. The work is anticipated to be done on site at our client’s organization in Washington, DC.

Deadline: none given

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The Head of Technical Services Librarian reports directly to the Dean of Library Services. Twelve month tenure-track administrative faculty position. The principal role of the Head of Technical Services is the overall management, operation, long range planning, policy and procedure development, and documentation of the following services: bibliographic verification, binding, acquisitions, physical processing, cataloging, serial and government documents, and automated services. This position requires a team leadership style that remains immersed in the day-to-day functions and concerns of the Technical Services Department. Administrative obligations include hiring, training, and promotion of library technical service faculty and staff. As a member of the library’s management team, the Head of Technical Services, participates in policy formulation and takes a prominent role in strategic planning.

Deadline: None given

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Library Associates Companies (LAC) seeks a Legal Cataloger to work on a cataloging & serials check-in project in Washington DC. This is part of a proposal we are bidding on and this person will report to LAC’s manager of cataloging. It is anticipated to begin in late August and finish around the end of the year (approximately 4 months) and we are looking for a candidate with strong technical services skills in additional to knowing serials and cataloging in a legal or law firm environment.

Deadline: none given

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