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The National Library of Medicine has an opening for an Acquisitions Librarian in the Serial Records Section of the Technical Services Division. The Serial Records Section is responsible for acquiring and managing over 20,000 print and electronic subscriptions for biomedical serials from over 150 different countries in support of NLM’s mission to build and preserve a comprehensive biomedical collection. The Section is comprised of two units, staffed by 9 librarians, 1 technical information specialist and 7 library technicians. Duties of this position include a variety of acquisitions activities for serials in all formats via a number of different procurement mechanisms. The incumbent will perform tasks related to serials acquisitions, invoicing and receiving in the Voyager ILS as well as maintenance of electronic resource data in the Meridian ERMS. The Serial Records Section is organized around 5 geographic area teams each led by an acquisitions librarian. Librarians are responsible for planning the work of the group and providing guidance and training to staff on the team.

Deadline: Friday, November 14, 2008

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Emory University Libraries invites applications for an Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian position. The Electronic & Continuing Resources team is part of Technical Services in the Content Division, which also includes Preservation, Digitization Services, and Storage. S/he will lead initiatives and share responsibility with team members for making accessible and maintaining electronic and continuing resources, including electronic books, journals, databases and will work closely with colleagues in the five Emory libraries in the management of licensed, purchased, and Open Access electronic resources. The new librarian will participate in the implementation, management and assessment of electronic and continuing resources using Sirsi/Dynix’s Unicorn system and ExLibris’ Metalib, SFX, and Verde systems in a highly collaborative environment. S/he will become the lead and point person for one or more of these systems.

Deadline: Application review begins October 1, 2008 and continues until the position is successfully filled.

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The Electronic Resources (ER) Librarian coordinates the acquisition, access, administration, support, and evaluation/monitoring of electronic information resources under the supervision of the Associate Director (AD) for Library Technical Services. This position works collaboratively with library staff to develop, catalog, and maintain the electronic resources collection for Neumann Library. Works with vendors to set up trials and training sessions, resolve pricing and licensing issues, as well as access and content issues. Works closely with the AD for Public Services, the AD for Library Digital Services, and the Systems Coordinator in the performance of the electronic resources management duties. Stays abreast of current trends and new technologies for managing electronic resources and advocates for their adoption when appropriate. Other related duties as assigned.

Deadline: None given.

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This position reports to the Coordinator for Library Automation for electronic resources management. Primary responsibilities include web administration of the library’s electronic resources assisting with setup, maintenance and reporting of the Library’s federated search software and link resolver. Position is a part-time (50%) appointment with the possibility of becoming full-time in the future.

Deadline: Applicant screening will begin on November 20, 2008. Files must be complete to be considered.

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Indiana University Southeast invites applications for Assistant Librarian/Coordinator of Electronic Resources. We seek creative, highly motivated candidates with an excellent understanding of collection management issues and trends (selection, acquisition, and assessment) related to electronic information resources in libraries. The successful candidate will join a collegial team of seven librarians and ten paraprofessional staff, strongly committed to delivering state-of-the-art information resources in a supportive, service-oriented environment. Responsibilities include leadership in the selection, evaluation, purchase, licensing and assessment of online information resources; participation in bibliographic instruction and reference (including scheduled evening and weekend rotations); various liaison, supervisory, and other duties as assigned.

Deadline: Review of applications begins November 14, 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. Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications: Required: Degree from ALA accredited program in library or information science; Evidence of 5+ years progressively responsible administrative experience in Technical Services; demonstrated leadership and management skills; strong information technology skills; demonstrated ability to establish, monitor, evaluate overall operations of Technical Services; experience with integrated library systems and OCLC; applied knowledge of standards and best practices for cataloging and metadata; monograph and serials acquisition; experience with data reporting and analytical problem-solving; effective oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and in collaboration with others; evidence of research, scholarly and/or creative activity; continuing commitment to professional development; and the ability to meet the requirements of tenure and promotion; familiarity with new practices, trends, developments, and standards in the Technical Services field. Preferred: Experience at a large academic library; experience with Voyager integrated library system; experience in negotiating and managing vendor contracts; reading knowledge of a foreign language; experience with XML and metadata schema.

Deadline: Applications should be received by October 27, 2008. Review will continue until the position is filled.

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The Siena College Standish Library invites applications for the position of Serials and Web Resources Librarian, to start July 1, 2009. This is a full-time, 12-month Assistant Librarian faculty position. This position is responsible for the management of all aspects of serials department, including bindery, budgeting and supervision of support staff; selection of public domain Web resources; cataloging and linking of serials, web resources and e-books; reference and research assistance; library instruction and liaison with academic departments; contributions to overall library management. Successful candidate is expected to participate in faculty governance and to meet requirements for professional growth and development.

Deadline: Application review begins January 2, 2009.

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Misericordia University is currently recruiting for an Electronic Resources/Systems Librarian. Primary responsibilities for this position are to select, evaluate, and manage the electronic information resources and systems for the library. Additional responsibilities include assisting with distance education and adult learners, act as liaison to assigned departments, and liaison with IT department regarding library systems and technology.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately continue until position is filled.

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Primary responsibility is the coordination of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of library resources and services addressing the information needs of the distance learning community. Essential Functions: Prepares a profile of the distance learning community’s information needs. Assesses, using the profile of needs, the existing library support for distance learning, its availability, and appropriateness. Develops a written statement of immediate and long range goals and objectives for distance learning. Develops a methodology for the provision of library materials and services from the library and/or from branch campus libraries or learning centers to the distance learning community through the use of the Internet and other media as seems best. Promotes library services to the distance learning community. Establishes communications with distance education faculty through campus mail, e-mail, or phone. Keeps distance education faculty informed of changes, new acquisitions, interesting web sites, etc. Participates on the Distance Education Advisory.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

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The Supervisor oversees the integrated library system and information technology in the library; licenses and catalogues electronic resources; and acquisition. In addition, catalogs and processes monographs and serials, coordinates the collection development program and administers the library materials budget. In collaboration with the dean and other library managers, the Supervisor contributes to library planning and budgeting, policy development and implementation in support of the University’s vision, mission and strategic plan. Responsibilities: Oversees all aspects of technical services including acquisitions, metadata creation, bibliographic and systems management and the expenditure of the library materials budget; Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates technical services staff. Coordinates the collection development program in cooperation with peer managers and library liaisons. Develops the library collection and online resources to support this area. Ensures that requests for library resources are ordered, received, processed and distributed in a timely manner. Coordinates with other university offices and monitors contracts with library vendors; Sets policy and recommends adoption of bibliographic maintenance standards and authorities in an automated environment. Leads and monitors the integrity and ongoing development of the library database; prepares original cataloging for some materials. Assesses and implements systems enhancements and upgrades. Coordinates serials control, including renewal, financial payment and licensing of electronic resources. Trains staff and may teach in the information literacy program. Coordinates technical services with other library services and functions. Maintains interdepartmental communications with library personnel on two campuses, with academic libraries in the U.A.E., the region and internationally. Ensures technology is available and serves as appropriate tools for information access. Represents the library to the external community.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications begins mid October 2008.

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