[Eril-l] [Job Opportunity] Electronic Resources Librarian

[Richardson, Rebecca A]

Electronic Resources Librarian
Purdue University Libraries
Purdue University Libraries seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian who will play a critical role in the development, implementation, and evolution of strategies and workflows relating to the acquisitions and management of electronic resources. This position requires a thorough understanding of and experience in all aspects of acquiring, evaluating, incorporating, and supporting ongoing access to electronic resources. This position will take the lead role in managing publisher/vendor license negotiations. This position will collaborate on consortial electronic resources acquisition and licensing activities as needed within the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Academic Libraries of Indiana and will serve as the designated electronic resources officer. The Electronic Resources Librarian will report to the Assistant Dean for Collections and Access.

This position is classified as administrative/professional.

Required Qualifications:

  *   Master's degree of Library Science or Master's degree of Library Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program.
  *   Two years of experience working within a library setting, specifically involving electronic resources, acquisitions, and/or other related technical services duties.
  *   Familiarity with copyright, fair use, and other intellectual property issues as these pertain to electronic resources.
  *   Knowledge of trends and issues with electronic resources and a commitment to keeping current with changes, including awareness of issues of vendors, packages, aggregators, platforms, licensing, pricing models, and financial and statistical management needs.
  *   Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
  *   Demonstrated ability to develop, analyze, and document procedures and work-flow.
  *   Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member.
Desired Qualifications:

  *   Experience working with ExLibris products.
  *   Experience working in an academic library.
  *   Experience with electronic resource management, e.g., implementing system support for e-resource workflow, providing and maintaining access to e-resources.
  *   Knowledge of electronic resources and serials cataloging and descriptive standards.
  *   Experience negotiating license agreements for e-resources for an academic library.
  *   Experience assessing library collections and services.

Environment:  Purdue University Libraries (PUL), recipient of the 2015 Award for Excellence in University Libraries from the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), is at the forefront of academic librarianship and redefining the role of the academic, research library in learning, discovery, and engagement activities of the University.  Libraries faculty and staff are deeply involved in information literacy instruction and instructional design, redefining of learning spaces, scholarly communication, data management, and global outreach.  PUL has embarked upon a comprehensive program to engage in campus learning initiatives, including the development of information literacy instruction, course-redesign initiatives advancing active learning on campus (IMPACT-Instruction Matters: Purdue Academic Course Transformation http://www.purdue.edu/impact/), and the design and implementation of dynamic new learning spaces.  Purdue Libraries faculty have expanded their collaborative endeavors with disciplinary faculty in integrating information literacy into the curriculum, culminating in 2012 with a core campus curriculum that includes information literacy as a core requirement.  PUL is also home to the first endowed chair in information literacy in the United States, established in 2008.

Purdue Libraries is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement.

Purdue Libraries is an active member of state, regional, national, and international associations and consortia, including the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), SPARC, the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), the Digital Library Federation (DLF), the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), the International Association of Scientific and Technological University Libraries (IATUL), and the Research Data Alliance (RDA).  Purdue Libraries is a founding member of both HathiTrust and DataCite. Purdue was one of four universities that collaborated with Ex Libris, Inc., on its Alma library system, the next generation library management system.  Collaboration and partnerships are hallmarks of Purdue Libraries both on and off campus, including partnership with ITaP (Information Technology at Purdue) and the Purdue Office of Research and Partnerships to provide assistance with funder data requirements.

Purdue University (http://www.purdue.edu/), located in West Lafayette, Indiana, in the historic Wabash River valley, is one hour from Indianapolis and two hours from Chicago. Renowned nationally and internationally for its programs in engineering, science, agriculture, and business, the University has over 39,400 students and 16,400 employees. Purdue is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). Purdue has the second highest enrollment of international students among public U.S. universities, with 10,230 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students in 2014-2015.

"Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran."  From Nondiscrimination Policy Statement, Purdue University http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/ea_eou_statement.html.

The greater Lafayette area (http://www.homeofpurdue.com/) provides diverse cultural, social, and recreational activities.


Salary and benefits:  Purdue provides a generous fringe benefit package that includes retirement benefits as well as health, disability and life insurance, 22 annual vacation days, and tuition support for employee, children, and spouse/same sex domestic partner.  Purdue University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Application process:



For consideration submit resume and apply online for this staff position at: www.purdue.edu/careers<http://www.purdue.edu/careers> and reference Job Number 1601973. (direct link: http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=1601973 )



The position announcement can also be found at:  www.lib.purdue.edu/about/employment<http://www.lib.purdue.edu/about/employment>



Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.  All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.





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Rebecca Richardson
Assistant Dean for Collections and Access
Purdue University Libraries
(765) 494-9250
rarichar at purdue.edu<mailto:rarichar at purdue.edu>

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