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Position announcement - E-resources Licensing Specialist



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The Florida Center for Library Automation (FCLA) has a new position open and encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply. The E-Resource Licensing Specialist will be responsible for the consortia licenses of databases and electronic journals for the 11 institutions in the State University System of Florida. For a complete position description, primary responsibilities and requirements, go to http://www.fcla.edu/FCLAinfo/vacancies.html

FCLA is located in Gainesville, in the heart of North Central Florida, a wonderful environment for living and working. Florida has no income tax, no snow and North Florida has lots of trees. For more information about Gainesville, go to http://www.cityofgainesville.org/ For more information about FCLA, see http://www.fcla.edu

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent is responsible for taking the leadership role in the management, evaluation, and licensing of shared SUL ejournal collections; this position also holds responsibility for the shared SUL databases that are funded through a state appropriation to FCLA. Working in a team environment within FCLA and in liaison to the State University System's Collection Planning Committee (CPC) and its Electronic Resources Subcommittee (ERS), the incumbent solicits initial and renewal price quotes; negotiates licenses within the parameters set by State law and University policies; prepares the groundwork for requisitions and insures that billing problems are directed to the individual schools. The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be negotiating and managing licenses and addressing technical issues of these resources that relate to various methods of authentication, access control, and customization of individual, institutional interface configurations; producing statistical reports for both onsite and offsite resources, principally electronic journals; and managing the development of a license information website for the SUS libraries. An FCLA instance of VERDE will be available to facilitate these activities. Also, this position assists in the development of SUL-wide e-resource management. Travel is required and there is a period of evaluation.

This position is one of 6 staff positions that make up the E-Resource Management and Access team (ERMA). ERMA manages more than $11,000,000 annually worth of e-resources per year. In addition to the licensing activities, ERMA is responsible for the shared SFX/Metalib and Verde installations supported by FCLA.

Requirements:

MLS or other advanced degree. Four years of professional experience in an academic or research library or an academic library consortium and 2 or more years experience working with e-resource licensing and management. Knowledge of the technical issues involved in the network delivery of electronic resources and with the legal and business issues involved in acquisition, licensing and management of electronic resources. Familiarity with Internet developments, electronic publishing and current library technologies such as link resolving software. Excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills required.

RANK & SALARY: Assistant-in-Libraries (non-tenure accruing, library faculty); minimum of $60,000 depending on experience.

BENEFITS:

Twelve month appointment on an annual contract. 22 vacation days, 13 days sick leave and 9 paid holidays per year. Retirement plan options, group health plan, and life insurance available. No local or state income tax. Snow is extremely infrequent. Beaches and fresh-water springs are near.

DEADLINE: November 30, 2006

To apply for this position, please be prepared to attach a resume, references and cover letter to the online application at: http://jobs.ufl.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51262

The selection process will be conducted under the provisions of Florida's "Government in the Sunshine" and Public Records laws. If an accommodation is required to apply, please call 352/392-9020 or TDD 352/392-7734. EEO

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Michele Newberry Assistant Director for Library Services
Florida Center for Library Automation 352-392-9020
5830 NW 39th Avenue 352-392-9185 (fax)
Gainesville, FL 32606 fclmin@cns.ufl.edu
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