[Eril-l] Job posting: Electronic Resources Librarian, Miami University (OH)

[Henle, Alea]

Miami University Libraries seeks an innovative, forward-thinking,
tech-savvy, and service-minded colleague for the role of Electronic
Resources Librarian/Assistant Librarian in the Access & Borrow Department
(A&B). The position will provide leadership for electronic and continuing
resources. This is an opportunity to reinvent and rebuild ERM services and
tasks to maximize departmental resources. The new hire will administer a
4.1 million dollar budget, have primary oversight over electronic resource
and serial workflows, and supervise two classified staff. The position
carries responsibilities for scholarly activities and professional service
for promotion and continuing contract.

The result of a recent libraries-wide reorganization, A&B provides the
materials (physical, virtual, and spatial) which fuel learning. The
department combines technical services (acquisitions, cataloging, serials,
e-resources, discovery) and access services (circulation, reserves,
document delivery). The department is responsible for the acquisition,
licensing, and cataloging or archival processing of library resources, and
management of the library's cataloging and discovery systems (including
Sierra, EBSCO Discovery Service, EZProxy, Ebsco ERM Essentials) as well as
all aspects of access services.

The Electronic Resources Librarian:


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   Supports, recommends, and implements new workflows and initiatives for
   managing and processing print and electronic resources; develops procedures
   and workflow routines which can be used to accomplish objectives and
   improve efficiency of A&B; liaises with Collection Development and
   Management Committee and subject selectors in evaluating and tracking
   resources and usage; contributes to and maintains accurate documentation of
   tasks and workflows.
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   Selects, evaluates, and works with library vendors; ensures oversight
   and management of collection fund expenditures, reports budget trends,
   creates and shares analytics and other reports that capture data needed for
   budget management and external reporting; takes lead in gathering and
   analyzing serials, e-book, database, other usage data, and related
   assessment.
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   Oversees the strategies, processes, and workflows of acquiring, paying
   for, describing, processing, and making resources discoverable; manages
   day-to-day activities related to the Libraries’ licensed e-resources
   throughout their life cycles; manages ongoing technical access to
   electronic resources and collaborates with other librarians and staff to
   maximize discovery of resources for patrons; works with Discovery Services
   Librarian and Systems Department to ensure resource and metadata
   integration into discovery services; troubleshoot e-resource access issues
   as needed, which may include communicating platform and database outages.
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   Stays abreast of new technology, national developments, and best
   practices in order to provide leadership for acquisitions, cataloging, and
   electronic resources management activities.
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   Assists in developing and maintaining an effective, collaborative,
   positive departmental environment; consults on selecting, training,
   supervising, mentoring, and evaluating library staff and communicating
   effectively within and across departments.
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   Manages activities relating to electronic resources, including setting
   and evaluating operational goals and staff performance, to make best use of
   resources, staff, technology, and services while recognizing synergy with
   other departments.
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   Maintains and enhance professional skills through regular and meaningful
   professional development activities; pursue an active career path
   contributing to the field of academic librarianship.
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   Contributes to ongoing integration of departmental staff across teams
   through training and supervision as applicable; public-facing support on an
   as-needed basis; and other duties as assigned.


Require:  Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or non-U.S.
equivalent; two years of experience with the e-resource life cycle in an
academic library, or equivalent; demonstrated knowledge of issues related
to budgeting and contract and license interpretation; familiarity with the
complete life cycle of continuing and electronic resources; proven ability
to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex changing
environment and complete tasks according to an established timeframe;
demonstrated ability to perform accurate and detail-oriented work,
including strong analytical and problem solving skills and use of data to
make analysis-driven decisions; proven communication and interpersonal
skills evidenced by the ability to work cooperatively and maintain
effective working relationships with vendors, colleagues, faculty,
students, and staff; knowledge of cataloging processes and techniques, and
familiarity with basic cataloging standards, including RDA, Library of
Congress Subject Heading practice, Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal
Classification systems, and MARC21 formats; commitment to participate in
appropriate professional service and conduct research and scholarship,
demonstrating ability to meet the Libraries’ promotion and continuing
contract requirements (see http://www.lib.miamioh.edu/about/larps.pdf).
The University will not sponsor H1-B for this position.

Desire:  Experience with III Sierra, Ebsco Discovery Service, Ebsco ERM
Essentials, EZ Proxy, Ebsco Holdings Management, and Springshare;
experience working in a library that is a member of a consortium;
demonstrated ability to devise innovative and creative solutions to
problems and take well-informed risks; familiarity with and interest in
NASIG Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians.

Submit cover letter and resume to
http://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/495435.  Direct inquiries to Donna
Richardson at petermda at miamioh.edu.  Review of applications begins July 5,
2019 and continues until position is filled.

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer,
encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and
individuals with disabilities.  Miami University prohibits harassment,
discrimination and retaliation on the basis of sex/gender (including sexual
harassment, sexual violence, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating
violence, or stalking), race, color, religion, national origin (ancestry),
disability, age (40 years or older), sexual orientation, gender identity,
pregnancy, status as a parent or foster parent, military status, or veteran
status in its recruitment, selection, and employment practices. Requests
for all reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment
should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff at miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.



As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe
living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami
University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at
http://www.miamioh.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which
contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug
and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful
possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at
university events and activities. This report also contains information on
programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence,
domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email
notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled
students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and
employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be
obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2225.  A
criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and
tobacco-free.


-- 
Alea Henle, Ph.D.
Associate Librarian
Head of Access & Borrow Department
Miami University Libraries
513-529-3326
henlear at miamioh.edu
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