Position Announcement: Georgia Tech

[Elizabeth Winter <elizabeth.winter@library.gatech.edu>]

**Cross-posted.  Apologies for duplication.**

Georgia Institute of Technology Job Opportunity

To view this position announcement online, please visit 
http://www.library.gatech.edu/about/jobs.php#ecc

*Electronic Collections Coordinator*

*Position*

The Georgia Tech Library and Information Center invites 
applications for an energetic, flexible, knowledgeable, and 
innovative professional to join the Collection Development 
Department as Electronic Collections Coordinator.  The Collection 
Development Department, reporting to the Associate Director for 
Public Services, is responsible for: allocation and management of 
the Library's materials budget; coordination of the collection 
development responsibilities of the 16 subject librarians; 
facilitating the migration from print to digital format; 
development and implementation of collection policies; 
development and use of statistical and other management reports 
to inform collection decisions; and participation in cooperative 
collection development initiatives at the state, regional and 
national levels.

*Responsibilities*

The Electronic Collections Coordinator's primary focus is to 
oversee the selection, accessibility and assessment of electronic 
resources as the Library moves from print to digital format. 
Specific responsibilities include:

* Collaborate with the Library's subject librarians, whose 
responsibilities include reference, instruction and collection 
development, to identify, research and evaluate electronic 
products and offers;

* Work collaboratively with publisher and vendor representatives 
to research new electronic resources, organize vendor trials and 
schedule vendor training opportunities;

* Responsible for the maintenance of the Library's list of 
databases, including collaborating with other library staff to 
troubleshoot access issues, and communicating content and/or 
interface changes to library staff;

* Coordinate the compilation and analysis of vendor and internal 
use data to manage our electronic collections;

* Expand and enhance the Collection Development Portal which 
serves as an information gateway for the collection activities of 
the library's subject librarians;

Collaborate with the Scholarly Communication & Digital Services 
Department to promote campus awareness of scholarly communication 
issues;

* Promote electronic resources to the Georgia Tech Community;

* Provide regularly scheduled reference service at the 
Information Services Desk;

* Assume additional collection development responsibilities as 
needed;

* Serve on relevant library, institutional and professional 
committees and task forces.

*Qualifications*

REQUIRED:

* ALA-accredited master's degree in library/information science 
or equivalent;

* Minimum two years of related experience in an academic or 
research library;

* Excellent visual, oral, written and intrapersonal communication 
skills;

* Strong analytical skills;

* Demonstrated ability to use basic desktop applications such as
spreadsheet and database programs;

* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a 
dynamic, service-oriented, and rapidly changing environment;

* Experience with and a strong commitment to public service. 
PREFERRED:

* Knowledge and experience with collection development in an 
academic library;

* Knowledge of current practices and trends in managing 
electronic resources;

* Familiarity with emerging electronic resources standards such 
as SUSHI and COUNTER;

* Knowledge of trends in scholarly communication, publishing and 
academic research;

* Experience working with vendors;

* Demonstrated record of ongoing professional development.

*Salary and Benefits*

Appointments will be made at the Librarian I (entry-level) or 
Librarian II level.  Appointment level and salary are based on 
qualifications and experience.  Minimum salary for Librarian I is 
$42,000.  Librarians are members of the General Faculty and are 
non-tenured.  The benefits package includes 21 days vacation, 12 
paid holidays, 12 days sick leave, health/dental insurance 
options and retirement options including TIAA/CREF.  Relocation 
allowance is supported by the Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund. 
Visit the Georgia Tech Human Resources http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/ 
page to view the benefits package.

*Environment*

The Georgia Institute of Technology, with nearly 20,000 faculty, 
students, and staff and over $350 million per year in research 
activity, is one of the nation's outstanding public universities 
with nationally recognized programs in science and engineering. 
The Georgia Tech Library and Information Center, a member of the 
Association of Research Libraries, is central to the Institute's 
instructional and research programs.  The Library was awarded the 
2007 Association of College and Research Libraries' Excellence in 
Academic Libraries Award.

*Application Process*

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted 
until the position is filled.  Candidates are urged to apply as 
soon as possible to receive full consideration.  Employment is 
contingent on proof of the legal right to work in the United 
States.  Send letter of application, resume, and names, 
addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of 5 references 
to:

Sharon Baines, SPHR
HR Officer
Library and Information Center
704 Cherry Street
Atlanta, GA 30332-0900
sharon.baines@library.gatech.edu