Opening: Electronic Resources Librarian

["Richard Jasper" <ap8401@wayne.edu>]

FYI the following. We are very excited about this position, which we have
wanted for quite a while. The person selected will report to me, along
with the six Resource Service group team leaders (acquisitions, cataloging
/ database management, collection management, serials / preservation, and
storage.) The RS group provides service to all five campus libraries,
including the Shiffman Medical Library, Arthur Neef Law Library, Purdy /
Kresge (Graduate) Library, Science & Engineering Library, and David R.
Adamany Undergraduate Library.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thanks!

Richard P. Jasper, M.Ln.
Director, Resource Services
Wayne State University Library System

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Electronic Resources Librarian

The Wayne State University Library System seeks a dynamic,
service-oriented individual to play a key role on its Resource Services
team.  Electronic Resources Librarian coordinates all processing
activities associated with electronic resources and ensures continuous
access to electronic resources. Working with other library staff, the
Electronic Resources Librarian will develop and implement an e-resource
management database; evaluate / implement similar functionality in a new
ILS; develop and implement a problem tracking system;  register and
activate new e-resource titles on behalf of the WSU libraries; ensure that
appropriate bibliographic and other records for e-resources are included
in the ILS; monitor websites, mailing lists and other sources of
information regarding developments, plans and changes regarding electronic
resources; design and utilize statistical and management reports;  
educate library staff and library users on issues associated with
electronic resources; participate in the reference and instructional
programs of the WSU Libraries.

Required Qualifications:  Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library
and information science program, or equivalent; experience in managing
processing / access issues associated with electronic resources; knowledge
and understanding of electronic publishing; working knowledge of
bibliographic and metadata tools (e.g., MARC / OCLC records, Dublin Core,
EAD, SFX); demonstrated ability to manage technical projects with a large
library setting; demonstrated commitment to customer service and
collaborative approaches; ability to work independently, managing a
complex workload in an on time, effective manner with minimum supervision;
strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to
work well as part of a team

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Experience with: SFX and/or SerialsSolutions;
HTML and web editing tools (e.g., Dreamweaver); developing / maintaining
e-resource management tools; serial records.  Demonstrated experience
using database management programs (e.g., Microsoft Access); knowledge of
trends in resource connectivity (e.g., XML)

SALARY AND BENEFITS:  Salary and rank: commensurate with education and
experience.  Wayne State offers dental and health plan options.  
TIAA/CREF or Fidelity, tuition assistance for employees and family
members, relocation assistance and liberal vacation.

A complete position description can be viewed at
http://www.hr.wayne.edu/employment/POSTINGS/02030573.htm
Please submit an electronic copy (print copy optional) of a resume and
letter of interest including the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and
e-mail addresses of at least three professional references to:  Toi
McWilliams, ab2983@wayne.edu, Personnel Officer, Wayne State University
Library System, Office of the Dean, 3100 Undergraduate Library, Detroit MI,
48202, (313) 577-0152, fax (313) 577-5525.  Applications accepted until
position is filled.

For more information about the Wayne State University Library System, please
visit: http://www.lib.wayne.edu/ugl/.