Kent State University
Head, Acquisitions

Serials/ERM Librarian, Kent State University Libraries and Media Services, Kent Campus

Twelve month, full-time, non-tenure track position. Faculty rank of Assistant Professor.

Reports to:

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Works on the serials team to manage print and electronic serials
and integrating resources.
2. Manages serial and integrating resource records in the library's
automation system, including order, check-in, item and ERM records.
3. Maintains license agreements and related files including
summarizing information concerning access restrictions in the library's automation system.
4. Provides and improves access to journals in all formats.
5. Establishes and monitors access to electronic resources;
researches and troubleshoots reports of unavailability of online access.

6. 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).
7. Works as part of a team to implement an electronic resource
management system (III ERM).
8. Assists in serials cancellation and weeding projects.
9. Communicates with publishers and vendors on behalf of the
library.
10. Develops policies, procedures and documentation.
11. Participates in departmental planning and decision making.
12. Supervises, trains and evaluates student employees and staff as
appropriate.
13. Participates in special activities and projects as assigned.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

1. ALA-accredited MLS, MLIS, or MS in Library Science.
2. Minimum one-year library experience in the technical procedures
of acquiring, processing, or providing access to serials and electronic resources.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to use judgment and exercise initiative with strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to balance priorities, meet deadlines and prioritize
work.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience troubleshooting access problems with serials and
electronic resources.
2. Familiarity with serials maintenance standards and formats.
3. Experience with an integrated library system such as Innovative
Interfaces Inc. (III).
4. Experience with an electronic resource management system (ERMS).

5. Familiarity with trends in the field of electronic resources and
serials management.
6. Ability to organize, work independently and to perform
complicated tasks with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in carrying
out assignments.

Environment: The Kent State University Libraries ( http://library.kent.edu ) has a collection of over 2 million volumes and holds membership in the Association of Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries. Kent State University is a founding member of OCLC and of OhioLINK (http://www.ohiolink.edu <http://www.ohiolink.edu/>
) Ohio's academic library consortium. Kent State University Libraries has OCLC Regular Enhance status and participates in the Name Authority Cooperative (NACO) program of the PCC.

Kent State University, an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse work force. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Submit: A letter of application addressing the required qualifications, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references.

Submit materials to: http://jobs.kent.edu <http://jobs.kent.edu/> Job
# 997307

The position is open until filled. Applications will be examined beginning May 19, 2008. Don't be deterred by this preliminary review date; we'll wait for the right person!