International Electronic Collections position opening - Yale University Library

[Kimberly Parker <kimberly.parker@yale.edu>]

OARE Program Support Librarian
Electronic Collections
Yale University Library
Librarian I-II

Description:

This is a 20-25 hr Position of Fixed Duration on grant funding. 
The Term is for 3 years, renewable depending on additional grant 
funding acquired.  Occasional international travel is required.

THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY

The University Library, which is a highly valued partner in 
teaching and research at the University, has more than 11 million 
volumes housed in the Sterling Memorial Library and 22 school and 
departmental libraries. It employs a dynamic, diverse and 
innovative staff of nearly 600 FTE who have the opportunity to 
work with the highest caliber of faculty and students, 
participate on committees and are involved in other areas of 
staff development. A full spectrum of library resources, from 
rare books and manuscripts to a rapidly expanding network of 
electronic resources, constitutes one of Yale's distinctive 
strengths. The Library is engaged in numerous digital initiatives 
designed to provide access to a full array of scholarly 
information. For additional information on the Yale University 
Library, please visit the Library's Web site at: 
http://www.library.yale.edu/.

ELECTRONIC COLLECTIONS CARE AND OARE

The Electronic Collections Department leads, coordinates and 
supports the collecting and conversion of electronic and digital 
collections throughout the Yale University Library.  Electronic 
Collections staff works together as a team to provide responsive, 
effective, and evolving coordination of electronic collecting. 
The OARE Program Support Librarian will report to the Head, 
Electronic Collections. OARE (Online Access to Research in the 
Environment) is a partnership of international publishers, 
universities, and multilateral institutions.  It will provide 
approximately 1000 institutions in more than 100 least-developed 
nations free or very low-cost online access to leading 
international scientific literature in a broad range of 
environmental subject areas. Yale's OARE involvement is a joint 
project between the University Library and the School of Forestry 
& Environmental Studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Working under the direction of the Head, Electronic Collections 
and in close connection with the OARE inter-institutional team 
with latitude for independent action, the OARE Program Support 
Librarian will be responsible for the technical development and 
content management for OARE by overseeing the systems 
architecture development and website presentation, and 
coordinating technical activities with staff at the United 
Nations Environment Program (UNEP), as well as at sister programs 
at the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and 
Agriculture Organization (FAO).  In addition, the OARE Program 
Support Librarian will take responsibility for OARE content data 
entry, assisting with publisher and partner communications, and 
contributing to project direction.

Coordinates and provides technical leadership and support for the 
development, implementation, and maintenance of systems to 
support management of and research access to OARE, including 
content management, content website display, and institutional 
registration and troubleshooting. Acts as the project manager and 
technical coordinator for the implementation of OARE system 
enhancements including the drafting of specifications for 
revisions to the architecture; coordination with appropriate 
units and individuals throughout OARE and its extended programs 
family; creation of documentation, workflows, and procedures to 
support daily operations; and review and testing of 
modifications. Recommends the selection and coordinates the work 
of contractors hired for technical implementation activities. 
Serves as technical liaison between OARE program team and OARE 
technical contract staff, as well as with technical program 
partners at WHO and FAO. Reports on technology that might benefit 
the programs, proposes technical measures to support program 
initiatives, and defines the technical resources required to 
implement new initiatives. Works with systems and web personnel 
at WHO, UNEP, and FAO to match OARE technical infrastructure with 
the program's content and service needs. Develops procedures for 
incorporating content into OARE database(s). Takes all 
appropriate measures to ensure that the collection, including all 
partner supplied content, remains accessible in the face of 
changing technologies. Describes and incorporates OARE holdings 
into OARE database(s). Locates, analyzes, extracts, describes, 
and organizes information about OARE content from diverse sources 
including websites, partner newsletters and partner-supplied 
data. Prepares database analysis and statistical reports. Assists 
as needed in other Electronic Collections Department activities 
including electronic collecting curation for Yale University 
Library, digital conversion activities, and activities of other 
international digital special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

An ALA-accredited MLS degree or an MA degree in Computer Science 
with related library training and experience. Appointment at the 
Librarian I level requires no professional experience and 
demonstrated potential for professional growth. Appointment at 
the Librarian II level requires a minimum of two years of 
professional experience with electronic resources and/or 
automated library systems and demonstrated professional 
accomplishments. Knowledge of library and publishing functions 
with an emphasis on electronic resources management, including 
acquisitions, and vendor relations with publishers and content 
providers. Awareness of current developments and issues in 
library automation. Knowledge of general database structural 
concepts.  Familiarity with principles of database design. 
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with library, 
programming, and ITS staff.  Ability to work effectively with a 
variety of people with varying technical skills and knowledge, 
and from diverse work and social cultures. Excellent 
interpersonal and team collaboration skills. Demonstrated ability 
to work well independently in a rapidly changing and demanding 
environment.  Ability to perform under pressure, prioritize and 
schedule tasks for successful outcomes. Excellent oral and 
written communication skills, including public presentations. 
Ability to develop clear documentation. Excellent analytical 
skills and accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to plan, 
initiate, and implement effective programs, projects and 
services. Knowledge of personal computer hardware, software 
(Windows, MSOffice, etc.), and productivity software including 
Excel. Knowledge of web-authoring tools and HTML markup. 
Demonstrated understanding of the importance of serving the 
reader at the end of the information chain. Preferred: Research 
or special library working experience. Knowledge of the STM 
(Science/Technical/Medical) electronic publishing environment and 
scholarly communications issues. Experience working with and 
technical systems knowledge of relational database systems, 
preferably SQL Server or Access or with automated library 
systems. Programming experience preferably with PHP. Experience 
with report writing tools. Knowledge of UNIX and/or Linux. 
Demonstrated project management experience. Experience delivering 
content in web-based applications. Experience with bibliographic 
description of information resources. Fluency in French.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Competitive salary will be based upon the successful candidate's 
qualifications and experience. Full benefits package including 22 
vacation days; 18 holiday, recess and personal days; 
comprehensive health care; TIAA/CREF or Yale retirement plan; and 
relocation assistance. Applications will be accepted until the 
position is filled. Applications consisting of a cover letter, 
resume, and the names of three references should be mailed to: 
Diane Turner, Associate University Librarian for Human Resources, 
Staff Training & Security; Yale University Library; P.O. Box 
208240, New Haven, CT 06520; fax: (203) 432-1806. Submissions via 
email are also welcomed and can be sent as a Word attachment to 
hrlibrary@yale.edu. Please be sure to include Source Code 
EAYU14899.

Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer