Job Opening: Electronic Resources & Collection Management Librarian

[Caitlyn Lam <cplam.8@gmail.com>]

  The University of Texas at Tyler Job Posting

<http://utdirect.utexas.edu/pnjobs/direct.WBX?comp=6&job_nbr=110303010080>

Job title Electronic Resources and Collection Management 
Librarian
         (Professional Librarian)
FLSA status Exempt
Posting number 11-03-03-01-0080
Job status Open
Basic Information
Date available Immediately
Position duration Funding expected to continue
Position open to all applicants
Monthly salary  OPEN
Hours per week 40.00 Variable
Location Tyler, Texas
Hiring department Library http://library.uttyler.edu/
Number of vacancies 1
General notes None provided
Required Application Materials
A Resume is required in order to apply.
A Letter of Interest is required in order to apply.
A List of 3 References is required in order to apply.

Additional Information

Purpose of position Oversees all aspects of electronic resource 
management. Coordinate acquisition, collection development, 
management and evaluation of library resources.
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*Essential functions:* Oversees administrative functions of 
purchasing, licensing, and acquiring access to electronic 
resources including evaluation of resources and fiscal duties 
associated with electronic resources management. Maintains access 
to and supports interconnectivity of online resources via a link 
resolver and serials management tools, such as Ebsco's LinkSource 
and A to Z List. Oversee the implementation and population of an 
open source ERM (CORAL). Oversee the review and implementation of 
collection policies. Coordinate and support the work of librarian 
liaisons in collection development and management activities. 
Facilitate evaluations of holdings for academic accreditation 
reviews. Analyze material usage statistics from a variety of 
sources, e.g., OCLC Collection Analysis and COUNTER reports. 
Oversee the acquisitions and renewal of all library materials 
including firm orders, standing orders, print serials, and 
electronic resources. Prepare fiscal year budget and oversee 
encumbrance and expenditure of funds for all library materials. 
Oversee periodicals to ensure receipt, claiming, and processing 
of print periodicals; facilitate "check-in" and cataloging of 
electronic serials. Train, supervise and evaluate student and 
full-time employee. Participate in reference service on rotation.
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*Marginal/Incidental functions:* Visit to distance learning 
sites. Occasional out of town trips for training, conferences, 
and meetings.Serve on Faculty Senate and University Committees as 
appointed. Performs other duties as assigned.
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*Required qualifications* Master's from an ALA-accredited 
program. Knowledge of acquisition process, budgeting, and 
subscription services in an academic environment or similar 
setting. Knowledge of the technological aspects of electronic 
resources and with networked information resources and search 
engines. Equivalent combination of relevant education and 
experience may be substituted as appropriate.
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*Preferred qualifications* At least two years experience with 
licensing of electronic resources and/or collection development. 
Knowledge of industry standards and best practice recommendations 
relating to publishing trends and technology advancements.
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*Working conditions* May work around standard office conditions. 
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Lifting and 
moving.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas 
Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to 
obtain criminal history record information.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement 
System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 
hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has 
the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead 
of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at 
least 135 days in length.  The successful applicant must be able 
to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. The 
University of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All 
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 
without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, 
age, veteran status, or disability. Women and minorities are 
strongly encouraged to apply.