[Eril-l] Job Posting

[Conlogue, Bridget]

Hello,
We are seeking an Electronic and Web Resources Librarian. Please share with interested colleagues.
Thank you.

Electronic and Web Resources Librarian

The Commonwealth Medical College (TCMC) is seeking an Electronic and Web Resources Librarian.  The Commonwealth Medical College, established in 2008, is an allopathic, accredited medical school located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. TCMC's vision promotes Discovery & Scholarship, Community Health, and Social Responsibility. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with faculty and students in a hands-on library environment.

The Electronic and Web Resources Librarian is responsible for providing leadership in the development, maintenance, and support of the medical library's electronic resources.  This position will collaborate with librarians, faculty, and students on the website contents while providing support to TCMC's curriculum and instructional program components.  A primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that high quality online materials and a wide array of electronic resources are readily available to the medical library users on a variety of platforms.  TCMC's medical library is primarily digital and its resources are used 24/7 by students and faculty.

Primary Responsibilities include:

*         Manage e-resources subscriptions: add and withdraw resources, trouble-shoot access to e-resources, track use of e-resources, assist with license negotiations and renewals.

  *   Maintain and update the Library website.  Special projects that will be led by the Electronic and Web Resources Librarian will involve exploring new technologies that will enhance access to the Library's e-resources.

*         Manage link-outs and access to e-resources (journals, books and databases) by updating and maintaining PubMed link-outs; manage access to the Library's e-resources via Serials Solutions, EZProxy and other applications used by the Medical Library.

*         Update the records for electronic journals and books in the ILS (Evergreen).

  *   Lead or participate as a member of the team on special projects that are developed as Library goals.
  *   Contribute to the Medical Library team by working cooperatively on library and institutional initiatives.
  *   Provide reference and other public services to students and faculty via e-mail, phone or in-person.
  *   Deliver educational services to TCMC community including making presentations at faculty development and student workshops, classes and orientations.


Peripheral Responsibilities:

*         Provide coverage at the Information Services Desk as needed.

*         Act in the capacity of library liaison.

*         Creation/maintenance of LibGuides in liaison, multi-disciplinary and subject-specialty areas.

*         Information Literacy instruction (either classroom or one-on-one) as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

  *   Demonstrated ability to manage electronic resources and information.

*         Experience in using Web editors such as Dreamweaver.

*         Knowledge of website / information architecture principles including taxonomy construction development.

*         Knowledge of current and emerging technologies in digital and web-based library services.

  *   Commitment to a user-centered approach to web-based services, including web interfaces that meet the needs of Library users.

*         Knowledge of standard Windows packages; including PowerPoint and Publisher.

*         Strong initiative and ability to function independently and as a contributing member of a team.

*         Ability to multi-task and prioritize; ability to demonstrate innovation and flexibility.

  *   Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

*         Knowledge of copyright and licensing issues.

Education:

*         Master's degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program is preferred.

*         Master's degree in related discipline from an accredited institution.

*         Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of three years' work experience in higher education and who have strongly related experience, especially in IT.

Required Experience

  *   A minimum of one year academic library experience, with medical library experience being strongly preferred.

This is a full-time, non-faculty, non-tenure track position. Regular hours are Monday through Friday with one evening shift required, and an occasional weekend shift as needed. This position reports to the Library Director.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr at tcmc.edu<mailto:hr at tcmc.edu>.

The Commonwealth Medical College is committed to non-discrimination in all employment and educational opportunities and is an E-Verify Employer.


Bridget Carter Conlogue, AHIP
Interim Library Director
Public Services Librarian
The Commonwealth Medical College
525 Pine St.
Scranton, PA 18509
570-687-9691
www.tcmc.edu<http://www.tcmc.edu>



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