[Posted 2009.4.24 ]

Position: E-Resources Acquisitions Librarian
Available: June 1, 2009

The University Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented librarian to serve as manager of the E-Resources Acquisitions Section in the E-Resources & Serials Management Department.

Staff in E-Resources & Serials Management work together as a collaborative, service-oriented team that strives to ensure students, faculty, and staff have easy access to the broad range of research publications provided through the University Library. Under the general direction of the Department Head, the E-Resources Acquisitions Librarian plays a leadership role within the E-Resources Acquisitions Section whose activities span the acquisition, licensing, access management, renewals, record maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic resources. The individual in this position works closely with colleagues throughout the Library who share the goal of supporting the teaching and research mission of the University.

The E-Resources Acquisitions Librarian provides leadership in the acquisition, maintenance, and support of the electronic resources offered by the University Library, and participates in management and policy development for e-resources and serials in support of University Library priorities. The Librarian is responsible for: reviewing workflows for efficiency and effectiveness; documenting procedures; and contributing to a wide variety of initiatives pertaining to e-access and serials.

The E-Resources Acquisitions Librarian supervises 2.5 FTE whose primary assignments involve the acquisition, implementation, maintenance, and front-line service of electronic resource collections. The Librarian: leads contract and license negotiations with information providers in coordination with team members in the Library; develops and implements plans for the efficient and effective processing of electronic resources data, including the recording and maintenance of licensing details for the collections; and participates in and plans training and continuing education programs for selectors regarding e-resources workflows, general licensing needs, and usage statistics. Additionally, the E-Resources Acquisitions Librarian represents the Library with relevant consortial, state, and national organizations.

Qualifications

Required:
ALA accredited MLS. Academic library experience. Demonstrated experience with issues and practices involved in the acquisition and maintenance of e-resources collections, including licensing and a knowledge of publishing practices and trends. General knowledge of a range of software applications supporting access to online collections and associated technologies. Aptitude for detail oriented work, including strong analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment with diverse groups of library staff. Proficiency with spreadsheet programs and familiarity with relational database programs. Strong commitment to public service.

Preferred:
Three or more years of related experience in a large academic library. Experience using library management and electronic resources systems such as Innovative Interfaces? Millennium and ERM software, Serials Solutions 360 products. Supervisory experience, particularly in electronic resources or other technical services operations. Understanding of business and licensing models, their budget implications, and the ability to clearly communicate that understanding. Involvement in professional development activities, including research and participation in professional organizations. Knowledge of standards initiatives such as COUNTER, SUSHI, SERU, and ONIX-PL.

The University and The Libraries
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country's oldest state university. UNC-Chapel Hill has an enrollment of approximately 27,000 students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and law, and the Library collections include over 6 million volumes. The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and SOLINET. Together with the Health Sciences and Law libraries at Chapel Hill plus the libraries at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University, the members of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) provide services and collections to their students, faculty, and staff in support of the education, research, and service missions of the universities.

The Region
The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array of recreational, cultural, and intellectual activities. The mountains or the seashore are less than half day's drive from Chapel Hill.

The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

Salary and Benefits
This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are members of the faculty council.

Deadline for Application
Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2009. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but preference will be given to applications received by the begin review date.

To Apply:
Please visit https://s4.its.unc.edu/RAMS4/searchCriteria.do?type=N and complete the online application. Be sure to include a cover letter, a resume and the name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number of three professional references.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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