Position Information
Title: Assistant/Associate Professor – University Libraries – Electronic Resources – Tenure Track
Posting Number: 0603782
Department: University Libraries
Grade: I30
Job Type: Tenure Track
Pay Type: Exempt
Salary Range: $55,500 – $68,000 Commensurate with qualification and experience plus generous benefits
Major Duties
– In consultation with the Head of Technical Services and in partnership with others coordinate and supervise electronic resources life cycle management including acquisition, access, administration, evaluation and renewal/deselection.
– Maintain accurate electronic resource records, including license and access terms, within the libraries management system.
– Develop, generate, and analyze reports for evaluation, management, budget, planning, and accreditation purposes.
– Coordinate the integration and interoperability of electronic resources and holdings data in a variety of systems such as Alma’s resource management knowledge base, Primo Central Index, databases A-Z list, EZproxy, Lib-Guides, and Google Scholar.
– Foster a collaborative team-based approach to problem-solving. Resolve access-related problems with users, Technical Services staff, Libraries and campus IT staff, and vendors as appropriate.
– Participate in collaborative interdepartmental planning, decision-making and problem-solving relating to electronic information provision.
– Assess and evaluate potential purchases, communicating directly with vendors as necessary about implementation, licensing restrictions, and compatibility with existing systems and platform interfaces.
– Develop high proficiency working with Ex Libris’ Alma resources management system and its Primo user interface to utilize these systems effectively and take appropriate advantage of enhancements.
– Develop and maintain knowledge of trends and best practices in electronic resources and serials management.
– Supervise, train, and evaluate electronic resources staff.
– Meet faculty tenure requirements and expectations including scholarship, campus and professional service and participation in shared governance.
Minimum Qualifications
– Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent international degree
– One year of academic library or related experience
– Demonstrated post-MLS library experience working with technologies specifically involving electronic resources and/or related technical services.
– Demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
– Alma certification or ability to become certified in Alma within 12 months of hire
– Primo certification or ability to become certified in Primo within 12 months of hire
– Proficiency with major office software such as Microsoft Office or Libre Office
– Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
– Flexible working style and the ability to work collaboratively
– Ability to take a user-centered approach in providing access to electronic resources.
Desired Qualifications
– Experience working with Ex Libris Alma and Primo platforms
– Experience with EZproxy
– Experience managing and troubleshooting technologies related to electronic resources
– 3+ years’ experience in an academic library
– Meet the criteria of the NASIG Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians
– Evidence of professional growth potential through publication, professional activities, or other contributions to the field
– Proficiency with SQL
Required Applicant Documents:
Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications
Curriculum Vitae
List of References
Optional Applicant Documents
Other
Special Instructions to Applicants
– Cover letter, vita, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three (3) references must be sent online to: http://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs
– Application should be received by February 13, 2017. Review will continue until the position is filled.
Additional Position Information: This position is full-time twelve-month fiscal year tenure-track appointment. Faculty rank, status, privileges, and responsibilities are dependent on qualifications and experience.
External Posting Date: 12-22-2016
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
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