Announcement of Vacancy

[Ann Okerson <ann.okerson@yale.edu>]

From: Carrie Willman <willman@ohsu.edu>
Subject: Announcement of Vacancy

***Cross posted * Please forgive duplication***
 
Serials and Electronic Collections Librarian. Search Reopened

The Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) Library seeks energetic and
creative applicants for the position of Serials and Electronic Collections
Librarian. Working in a highly automated environment, this individual will
manage the Serials Department and will support collection development
activities by coordinating vendor services and the licensing and
implementation of electronic resources. This position reports to the Head
of Access Services.

Primary Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate and manage the overall operation of Serials Department

Manage print and electronic serials subscriptions and other electronic
resources (e-books, databases), including setting up trials and pilots,
vendor negotiations, licensing and implementation, monitoring vendor
compliance

Facilitate an interdepartmental serials team responsible for day to day
serials ordering, tracking, checkin, claiming, preservation and binding

Serve as a member of the Collection Development Committee

Collect and organize electronic resources use data to support collection
development decisions; maintain serials decision database

Maintain the Library's electronic journals Web page
(http://www.ohsu.edu/library/ejournals/) and other electronic resources
pages, including authentication procedures, local and remote access, use
data analysis

Coordinate serials management efforts at other OHSU system libraries

Assist in the management of the migration of serials data from current
integrated library system to Innovative Interfaces during year 2001

Monitor trends and maintain currency in emerging issues in electronic
resources; recommend new ways of organizing and managing electronic
resources

Required Qualifications:

MLS from an ALA-accredited institution 

Minimum of three years professional experience working with serials in an
automated library environment

Minimum of two years supervisory experience

Experience with management of electronic information resources, including
databases, electronic journals and multimedia

Knowledge of licensing terms and the ability to apply that knowledge to
electronic resources

Experience with Web authoring, management and design tools

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and to manage
multiple projects and priorities effectively

Excellent oral and written interpersonal communication skills Desired

Qualifications: 

Working knowledge of MARC format used in serials holdings records 

Public service experience Experience working in a health sciences or
academic library Experience with library systems migration

Rank and Salary: This position is a 12-month academic appointment with
annual review and renewal. Minimum salary: $40,000. Generous benefits.
Learn more about the University and the Library at http://www.ohsu.edu.
For full position description, go to:
http://www.ohsu.edu/library/jobs.shtml. OHSU is an AA/EEO Employer.

Application: Applications received by Monday, May 14, 2001 will receive
first consideration. Send cover letter, resume and the names, contact
numbers of three professional references to:

Carrie Willman, Bibliographic Services and Personnel Librarian
Oregon Health Sciences University Library
LIB
PO Box 573
Portland, OR 97207-0573            
e-mail: willman@ohsu.edu  
fax: 503-494-3227