[Eril-l] Job Posting: Electronic Resources Librarian, Texas A&M University

Fri Apr 21 12:00:07 PDT 2017

Texas A&M University Libraries seeks a creative and dynamic professional to join the team as an Electronic Resources Librarian. The Libraries have a healthy resource budget of nearly $14 million for electronic resources.  This is a tenure-track academic appointment, carrying full faculty status and responsibilities including librarianship, scholarship, and professional service to meet both the Libraries' and University's requirements for promotion and tenure.

Reporting through the Director of Electronic Resources, the Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for the day-to-day activities related to the Libraries' licensed e-resources throughout their life cycle. Duties include, but are not limited to, activation and maintenance of serial access records in our link resolver, creation and maintenance of supplier and resource records in our electronic resources management system, and creation and maintenance of database access records in LibGuides. The librarian works with vendors to negotiate license renewals, troubleshoot access issues, and remain current on vendors' technologies.  May supervise staff. The person in this position must be a self-starter, detail-oriented and enjoy solving problems in a collaborative, collegial environment with continually evolving technologies. The Librarian is expected to maintain knowledge of national trends and developments in acquisitions and electronic resource management. The position serves on committees for the Libraries, the university, and other organizations, contributes to the profession, and engages in scholarship.

Required Qualifications:

  *   Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution (or international equivalent)
  *   Demonstrated experience handling complex, analytical work, including the ability to identify, analyze and evaluate problems and devise solutions
  *   Demonstrated commitment to customer service
  *   Excellent oral and written communication skills
  *   Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative and culturally diverse environment
  *   Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  *   The ability to take initiative and work independently

Desired Qualifications:

  *   Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to the electronic resources lifecycle
  *   Experience working with vendors and publishers
  *   Experience with SFX or other link resolvers
  *   Demonstrated familiarity with the technical services modules of electronic resources management systems, integrated library systems, interlibrary loan management systems, or other library related information technologies
  *   Demonstrated knowledge of issues related to contract and license interpretation, including fair use and copyright
  *   Experience with reviewing and processing licenses

ENVIRONMENT:

The University:
Founded in 1876 as a land-grant institution, Texas A&M University is the sixth largest university in the nation. The signature Aggie Spirit captures and embodies the university's traditions and core values: Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect, and Selfless Service. The university has an enrollment of more than 55,000 students and 2,800 instructional faculty. Based on Vision 2020, the institution's goal is to become a premier, tier-one research university and to be ranked among the top 10 public universities nationwide by 2020.

The Libraries:

In an effort to provide relevant customer service in an ever-changing environment, the Texas A&M University Libraries is developing a core culture representing flexibility, innovation and risk-taking.  In addition, the Libraries recognize the value in creating a culture that draws from the richness and strength reflected in the diversity of our state and our nation and has created an actionable Diversity Plan.

The Libraries currently rank 8th in materials expenditures ($23.6 million) and 4th in ongoing expenditures ($16.6 million) among all ARL libraries. Additionally, the Libraries typically rank near the top 10 for starting librarian salaries among ARL U.S. Public Academic Libraries. Currently the staffing includes 268 individuals which includes 90 librarians holding faculty status.

The Community:

Texas A&M is located in Bryan-College Station, a friendly community where the ubiquitous "howdy" greets friends and newcomers alike. The community boasts excellent medical facilities, live entertainment and the arts, fine-to-casual dining, outdoor recreation, a local airport, and a low cost of living, as well as easy proximity to Austin and Houston. Additionally, Texas residents enjoy the benefit of having no state or local income tax.

Salary/Benefits/Rank:

Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience; minimum starting salary will be $50,500. Excellent benefits include health plan and paid life insurance; several retirement plans including TIAA-CREF; paid holidays and vacation; no state or local income tax. Funding is available for professional travel and development activities.

Applications:

Applications received by May 19, 2017 will be given first consideration. The letter of application should address the responsibilities, qualifications, and experiences listed for the position. Please submit application letter, vita, and the names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references. References will not be contacted without contacting the candidate first and verifying permission. Send nominations and applications via email to LibrarianJob at library.tamu.edu<mailto:librarianjob at library.tamu.edu> or mailed to Pixey Mosley, Associate Dean for Administrative & Faculty Services, Texas A&M University Libraries, 5000 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-5000.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, TAMU Libraries is committed to employing quality faculty who will enhance the rich diversity of our academic community. In that regard, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who are representative of the state's diversity.

For more information about the library, see library.tamu.edu<http://library.tamu.edu>, about the university, www.tamu.edu<http://www.tamu.edu>, and about the communities, www.visitaggieland.com<http://www.visitaggieland.com>.

Related Links

Electronic Resources Librarian Position Description<http://library.tamu.edu/about/positions/pd_elec_res_apr14.html>

Eric Hartnett
Associate Professor
Director of Electronic Resources
Texas A&M University Libraries
ehartnett at library.tamu.edu<mailto:ehartnett at library.tamu.edu>

316Q Library Annex | 5000 TAMU | College Station, TX 77840

Tel. 979.845.0797 | Fax. 979.458.1630

http://library.tamu.edu<http://library.tamu.edu/>

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