Yale Library - Head, Electronics Collections

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

Of possible interest. Ann Okerson

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Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:59:22 -0400
From: "Helms, Jason" <jason.helms@yale.edu>
Subject: [Yulibl] Professional Opportunity - Head, Electronics Collections

Head, Electronics Collections
Electronic Collections
Sterling Memorial Library
Yale University
Rank: Librarian III-V

The Electronic Collections Department

The Head of Electronic Collections will lead and be an active 
member of a growing Electronic Collections Department, 
communicating regularly with library staff at many levels and in 
many departments. As appropriate, this department leads, 
coordinates and/or supports the systemwide collecting and 
conversion of electronic and digital collections through the Yale 
University Library. The YUL is actively acquiring online 
resources including journals, databases, online books, and other 
online resources, and is exploring archiving electronic content, 
and collaborating in converting traditional formats to digital 
formats. The collections funds spent on electronic resources have 
increased by more than 30% a year; the current number of 
full-text serial titles is over 63,000; the number of databases 
exceeds 1,100; and the number of online books is over 800,000. 
Expansive growth of e-resources continues. Electronic Collections 
staff work together as a team to provide appropriate services to 
a large library system as appropriate, in centralized and 
decentralized aspects.

General Purpose

The Director of Electronic Collections provides vision, 
managerial leadership and knowledge in support of collections 
development for e-resources. Working closely with subject 
specialists and a broad range of other library staff, users, and 
suppliers, this position leads a dynamic team and provides policy 
and other significant guidance to the entire Library system with 
a complex array of needs and service patterns.

Serves as a resource for public, technical and/or administrative 
services. Plans, organizes, communicates, and administers the 
programs of service to users and potential users of the Library's 
materials and services. Administers programs covering a range of 
library operations. Administers, supervises and plans for 
operations of a department. Defines priorities for use of library 
resources and/or performance of library functions. Contributes to 
long range departmental and library planning. Evaluates 
departmental and library program effectiveness. Develops new 
services, procedures, standards and/or policies

Responsibilities

This position facilitates access to collections and services of a 
complex, multi-faceted research/academic library through direct 
contact with library patrons and/or through the development of 
collections and their bibliographic identification. Contributes 
to improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of the 
scholarly collections system. Develops, implements, and/or 
administers department/library policy and procedures which 
provides access to the Yale University Library collections and 
which allows for the cooperative exchange of resources between 
Yale and other Universities and information networks. 
Participates in and contributes to library long-term planning and 
is professionally active in library, scholarly and/or academic 
organizations. Represents the library and the University in the 
academic and professional community by serving on various 
committees and task forces.

This position reports to the AUL for Collections and 
International Programs and is responsible for overall management 
of the activities of Electronic Collections Department (including 
international e-collections), with a total of 9.5 FTE plus 
student support.

GREATER DETAL about the duties of the position is available at:

  http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html

  Location: Select "University Library System"
  Job Category: Select "Managerial and Professional"
  Searchable Job Family:  Select "Library"

  Then "SEARCH:
  Then scroll to "Head, Electronic Collections"

Qualifications

Graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA 
accredited program or its equivalent in experience and related 
education and five years of professional experience and 
accomplishment.

For appointment to LIV requires eight years of professional 
experience and accomplishments; appointment to LV requires twelve 
years of professional experience and accomplishment.

Requires: experience managing team processes including 
establishment of goals, work priorities and timelines; ability to 
work collegially with teams and individuals in diverse 
environments; supervisory and budget management skills; diplomacy 
or skill at consensus building; experience with management of a 
collection development program, including prior experience of 
working with serials across formats; knowledge of the current 
scholarly communication and user behavior trends; demonstrated 
problem solving skills with a commitment to innovation, 
creativity and excellence.; proven customer service skills, 
flexibility, and experience coordinating projects; ability to 
build partnerships and consensus and to promote the benefits of 
change in an academic culture that often values ambiguity and 
historic precedent; and the demonstrated ability to understand 
technical environments and database design, in order to work with 
technical staff about assorted e-resources issues (ERM, 
authentication, archiving, and so on).

Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written 
expression. Well developed knowledge of electronic information 
creation and management. Excellent organizational, analytical and 
planning skills. Developed managerial and financial management 
skills.  May require knowledge of appropriate foreign languages.

Salary and Benefits

Rank and competitive salary will be based upon the successful 
candidate's qualifications and experience. Full benefits package 
including pro-rated 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 sent by creating an account and applying online at 
http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/ Please be sure to 
include Source Code #4116BR.

Background Check Requirements

All external candidates for employment will be subject to 
pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful 
completion of a background check.

The University and the Library

One of the world's leading research libraries, Yale University 
Library is a full partner in teaching, research, and learning at 
Yale and is visited by scholars from around the world.  A 
distinctive strength is its rich spectrum of resources, including 
approximately thirteen million volumes and information in all 
media, ranging from ancient papyri to early printed books to 
electronic databases.  The Library is engaging in numerous 
projects to expand access to its physical and digital 
collections. Housed in twenty-two buildings including the 
Sterling Memorial Library, the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript 
Library, and the new Bass Library, it employs a dynamic and 
diverse staff of nearly six-hundred who offer innovative and 
flexible services to library readers.  To learn more about Yale 
University Library and its collections and services, visit 
http://www.library.yale.edu.

Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity 
employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and 
students and strongly encourages applications from women and 
members of underrepresented minority groups.


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