Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian Position at UW-Madison

[Christine Kline <ckline@library.wisc.edu>]

Working title: Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian at the 
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Official title: Academic Librarian (R04DN) or Associate Academic
Librarian (R04FN)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* MLS from an ALA-accredited program.

* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of current standards 
and practices in acquiring, licensing, and managing access to 
electronic resources. Working knowledge in at least some of the 
following areas is required: placing orders for new electronic 
resources; review of initial and renewal licenses; familiarity 
with trends in serials management and electronic resources 
publishing; archiving and preservation of electronic resources; 
troubleshooting access problems; and collection development 
issues related to electronic resources.

* Familiarity with technical and legal issues in the delivery of 
digital information, vendor relations, and trends in scholarly 
publishing.

* Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal 
skills.

* Ability to work independently and effectively across 
organization lines and in collaboration with a variety of 
individuals and groups.

* Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities 
in a dynamic, team-based, academic and technological environment.

* Aptitude for detail oriented work, including strong analytic 
and problem solving skills.

* Demonstrated ability to exercise individual initiative.

* Demonstrated commitment to providing quality customer service.

* Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing programs such 
as MS Word and Excel; familiarity with relational database 
programs such as Access.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience acquiring and managing electronic resources in a 
large academic library.

* Familiarity with initiatives to enhance access to electronic 
resources including knowledge of or experience with current 
library technologies such as link resolving software.

* Experience with acquisitions operations in an integrated 
library system.

* Experience working with vendors and publishers of electronic 
resources.

* Familiarity with the language and methods used in the 
negotiation of licenses and contracts for electronic resources.

Principal Duties: This position will work closely with Licensed 
Resources staff on activities associated with the acquisition of 
electronic resources for the General Library System. Primary 
responsibilities include assisting with the acquisition, 
licensing, and access to electronic resources; acquisition, 
processing, payment, renewal and cancellation processes for 
electronic resources using an integrated library system (Ex 
Libris Voyager) and a link resolver (Ex Libris SFX); activation 
and troubleshooting of electronic resources; assisting with the 
evaluation, review, and negotiations for licensed resources; and 
maintenance of a central repository of information on electronic 
resources.

Additional Information: This position is one of four staff 
positions that make up the Licensed Resources Unit. The Licensed 
Resources Unit is one of five units within the Acquisitions 
Department of the Central Technical Services Division, which 
serves 16 libraries comprising the General Library System.

A period of evaluation will be required.

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Appointment type: Academic Staff
Department(s): LIBR/CENTRAL TECH SRV
Full time salary rate: Minimum $40,927 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: JULY 01, 2008
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TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Application must be received by MAY 16, 2008.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply, send cover letter, resume, and contact
information for three references referring to Position Vacancy Listing
#58901 to:

Sandra Guthrie Phone: 608-262-8190
365 Memorial Library TTY: 608-263-2473
728 State St Fax: 608-265-2754
Madison WI 53706-1418 Email: sguthrie@library.wisc.edu

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information 
regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. 
Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all 
qualified individuals to apply.

For full announcement, please go to
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_058901.html.

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