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Role: | ATP | | Level: | 4 | | Range: | PC | Status: | Full-time | Hours Worked: | 37.5 | Work Week: | Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:00 | Department: | The Sheridan Libraries | Campus: | Homewood | Contact: | Homewood Human Resources: (410) 516-7196 | Location: | MSE Library - Technical Services | Approximate | Starting Salary: | $42,500-$55,000 | | |
Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian position offers an opportunity for an energetic, service oriented librarian with strong communications skills to work in a collegial, team environment managing the Library’s subscription based electronic resources. RESPONSIBILITIES: - establishes professional relationships and communications with vendors, publishers and consortia, researching and assessing products, offers, and services
- negotiates license agreements and costs in coordination with University Purchasing and Legal Counsel to obtain the best possible terms and conditions
- provides electronic resource acquisition and subscription renewal, establishing trials and pilots when appropriate
- troubleshoots access, maintenance, and other performance issues related to electronic resources
- assists in maintenance of link resolver software and the ERM, tracking new software features and upgrades
- designs cost efficient, effective workflows, documenting them in procedures
- prepares management reports in support of collection development needs
- actively communicates licensing and electronic resources best practices with library departments to promote mutual understanding of issues related to electronic resources procurement, access, and workflows.
Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS. Solid experience negotiating and monitoring license agreements for electronic resources. Demonstrated experience working with vendors of information resources and the publishing industry. Knowledge of acquisitions business practices, including copyright, Intellectual Property, and licensing terms/issues in a networked environment. Knowledge of link resolver software, electronic resource management, and integrated library systems. Ability to work collaboratively with many colleagues both internally and externally. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills essential. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Commitment to using new technology to advance work goals and to enhance service. Ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines to ensure that departmental and library goals are realized. Solid organizational skills. Flexibility and initiative. Enthusiasm for an innovative, evolving environment. Commitment to professional growth and development. Preferred Qualifications: Three or more years of electronic resources experience in a large academic or public library. Note: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. |
