Job posting

["Mary Parker" <m-park1@umn.edu>]

NOTICE OF VACANCY

MINITEX ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN

MINITEX Library Information Network invites nominations and 
applications from dynamic, innovative professionals for the 
position of Electronic Resources Librarian.  The Electronic 
Resources Librarian will work with MINITEX staff and libraries in 
the MINITEX region to assist in the review, selection, licensing, 
and evaluation of electronic information resources from various 
vendors on behalf of participating libraries.  The incumbent will 
both lead and support collaborative acquisition and negotiation 
to achieve economies of scale for libraries.

MINITEX is a publicly supported network of libraries in 
Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, working cooperatively 
to improve library services. MINITEX is a program of the 
Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the University of 
Minnesota.  MINITEX's mission is to enhance the effectiveness and 
efficiency of participating libraries by expanding their access 
to information resources through conventional and innovative 
means.  MINITEX provides substantial opportunities for personal 
and professional development.

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the MINITEX 
Cooperative Purchasing and Electronic Resources Services 
Coordinator, the Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible 
for participating in identifying, evaluating, selecting, 
licensing, and promoting a wide variety of electronic resources 
for all types of libraries in the three-state MINITEX region. 
Working closely with other unit staff and MINITEX Associate 
Director, Electronic Resources, Reference Services & CE, 
incumbent will plan and implement new offers, communicate with 
and act as a liaison between libraries and vendors, consult with 
and inform libraries regarding access to and delivery of 
electronic resources in a collaborative environment, collect and 
evaluate usage statistics, and assist libraries in use of 
electronic resources.  Travel to libraries throughout the 3-state 
region, as well as to conferences and regional meetings, is 
expected.  Commitment to professional growth and development of 
skills essential to maintaining a high level of professional 
proficiency are expected.  Establishing superb working 
relationships with colleagues and staff of participating 
libraries, vendors, and MINITEX is essential.

Required Qualifications:  Academic:  ALA-accredited master's 
degree in library science or foreign equivalent completed at the 
time of application or equivalent combination of advanced degree 
and relevant experience. Experience: Minimum 2 years recent 
professional library experience in reference, collection 
development, acquisitions, the publishing industry, or comparable 
environment; ability to handle multiple priorities and projects; 
demonstrated organizational and project planning skills; skill in 
using numerical and statistical data; experience with computer 
applications in libraries; ability to exercise initiative; 
ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex, 
changing environment; excellent oral and written communication 
and presentation skills; excellent interpersonal skills and 
ability to work effectively with a diverse clientele; strong 
commitment to excellence in service; up-to-date knowledge of 
current practices in the field of electronic access to 
information; ability to travel.

Desired Qualifications: Successful experience negotiating and 
administering licenses or cooperative agreements for electronic 
resources; flexibility in adapting to rapid change; library 
consortium experience; experience in marketing information 
services.

Appointment: Available immediately.  Full-time, 12-month, 
academic/professional position at the Assistant Librarian rank. 
MINITEX offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience 
but not less than $42,000, for this position.  Excellent 
benefits.

Application Requirements: Submit a letter of application relating 
background to this job description, a detailed resume, and names, 
addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three 
current professional references. Please include the position 
number UL248. Applications will be accepted until position is 
filled.  For more information, refer to 
http://www.minitex.umn.edu/employment.asp

Apply at: 
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=74697

The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Educator and 
Employer.

8/1/08

Mary Parker, Associate Director
MINITEX Library Information Network
15 Andersen Library
222 21st Avenue South
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN  55455-0439

612-624-1024 or 800-462-5348
fax 612-624-4508
m-park1@umn.edu