Electronic Resources Librarian at University of Maryland College Park

["Lila Ohler" <lohler@umd.edu>]

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TITLE: Electronic Resources Librarian

CATEGORY: Non-tenured faculty, full-time (12-Month Appointment)

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; 
comprehensive benefits

An opportunity exists for a service-oriented individual to work 
within the team environment of the University of Maryland (UM) 
Libraries in College Park, the largest public university library 
system in the region and in close proximity to the nation's 
capital. Visit the UM Libraries' Web site at: 
http://www.lib.umd.edu

RESPONSIBILITIES: As a member of the Acquisitions Department 
reporting to the Head of Acquisitions, the Electronic Resources 
Librarian takes the leadership role in the procurement, licensing 
and management of electronic information resources purchased by 
the UM Libraries as well as the shared consortial resources 
purchased for the University System of Maryland and Affiliated 
Institutions (USMAI).  Responsible for the negotiation and 
administration of new and existing licensing for electronic 
resources by maintaining a database for tracking electronic 
resource licenses and licensing expressions, consulting with 
University Counsel to resolve license and contract issues.  In 
charge of researching license agreements in order to place new 
subscription orders, developing and maintaining guidelines for 
standard licensing terms, monitoring subscriptions in relation to 
existing license expirations and renewals, reviewing the impact 
of current licensing on post cancellation archival access, 
collecting usage statistics, arranging for trials, registration 
and activation of electronic subscriptions, and troubleshooting 
e-access problems reported by patrons and other library staff.

Librarians hold faculty status and contribute to the teaching, 
service and research mission of the University.  As a member of 
the Library faculty, there is an obligation to remain 
professionally informed, to pursue the discovery of new knowledge 
related to the field of expertise, to disseminate the results of 
scholarly work, and to seek opportunities for professional 
service at the Libraries, campus, state, or national level.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Required:

*ALA-accredited Master's degree in library science from a 
graduate program accredited by the American Library Association.

*One year of library experience with technical services work, 
including either electronic resource or serial acquisitions 
management.

*Experience working with an automated acquisitions system or an 
automated library system.

*Ability to manage tasks in response to varying time pressures 
with shifting priorities and changing constraints.

*Must be able to take direction as well as provide direction to 
others.

*Demonstrated ability to interact collaboratively and work 
effectively with cross-organizational teams.

*Demonstrated ability to anticipate customer needs and seek ways 
of providing satisfactory solutions.

*Good interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to communicate 
clearly with all persons potentially affected by the scope of the 
work.

*Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details is 
essential, as is accuracy.

*Demonstrated experience work with spreadsheet programs such as 
Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.

Preferred: Three or more years of serials or acquisition 
experience in an academic or research library, at least one of 
which is as a professional librarian.  Experience with 
acquisitions processes for electronic resources (licensing, 
access provision, electronic resource management). Experience 
with cataloging, systems, or collection development.

Position is appointed to Librarian Faculty Ranks as established 
by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents. Rank at 
appointment is based on the successful applicant's experience and 
relevant credentials. For additional information, consult the 
following website: 
http://www.lib.umd.edu/groups/la/APPSC/index.html

APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply 
online at https://jobs.umd.edu, click faculty.  Application 
consists of cover letter, resume and names/e-mail addresses of 
three references by May 15, 2010. Resumes will be reviewed as 
they are received. Applications accepted until position is 
filled. EEO/AA Employer.

Lila (Angie) Ohler
Head of Acquisitions
McKeldin Library 
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
lohler@umd.edu