[Eril-l] Job Opportunity - Electronic Resources Specialist at UC Berkeley

[Jason Dezember]

The First Review Date for this job is: 6/15/2020

Departmental Overview

The Acquisitions Department supports the ordering and receiving of library
materials for the University Libraries at the University of California,
Berkeley. This position exists within the Electronic Resources Unit of the
Acquisitions Department and functions as the Specialist responsible for
establishing and maintaining access of all e-book packages, electronic
databases, streaming media, and electronic journals for the Library. This
position manages changes in access points to e-resources, updates holdings,
checks links, updates IP addresses, informs LSO and CMS of cataloging and
MARC record loading issues. Work also includes maintaining the Library’s
SFX, EDS, EZproxy and database A-Z instances, and maintaining e-resource
licensing and financial data in the eresources database. It also collects
usage statistics to support collection analysis


Responsibilities

Activates new electronic resources in the library’s various knowledge bases
(Millennium, SFX, A-Z Database portal, and Ebsco Discovery Services).
Performs required weekly maintenance on SFX instance in response to updates
of the SFX Knowledge Base.
Refers MARC records from vendors to Library Systems Office
Establishes access for electronic books, databases, journals, streaming
media, and other web-based resources in specialized publisher and vendor
administrative websites.
Resolves access problems for electronic resources, including analyzing and
troubleshooting IP, proxy, vendor platforms, networks, and access breaches.
Tracks publisher, platform, and title changes. Performs appropriate record
maintenance. Migrates subscribed titles and access links as appropriate.
Maintains e-resource licensing and financial data in Millennium order
records or E-Resource Management System.
Maintains documentation on processes and procedures for the management of
electronic resources in the Library.
Performs other duties as required to help the department meet deadlines

Required Qualifications

1 year experience within Library Acquisitions
1 year experience working with multiple bibliographic and other data
sources such as an Integrated Library System, an open URL resolver,
ez-proxy, and the databases of publishers, vendors, and electronic
journal/database providers in order to maintain data integrity within and
across systems.
1 year experience managing link-resolver knowledge bases, for example, SFX,
Serials Solutions, Worldshare KB, Ebsco Journal Service.
Experience receiving serials and/or electronic resources

Preferred Qualifications

Specialized knowledge of vendor behavior and familiarity with major vendor,
publisher, and online platform provider developments
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and
effectively both independently and as a team member
Detail oriented
Demonstrated problem solving ability
Experience with Millennium or Sierra ILS
Excellent English language and communication skills, both oral and written
Excellent computer skills and demonstrated proficiency with standard
professional software, such as MS Windows, MS Office suite, and Google
office apps
MS Access query experience

Salary & Benefits

$24.15 - $27.68 per hour. For information on the comprehensive benefits
package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html


How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when
applying.

Apply Here:
https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=8219&PostingSeq=1


Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected
veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative
action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct--


Jason Dezember
Head, Electronic and Continuing Resources
Technical Services Department #6000
University of California Library
Berkeley, CA. 94720-6500
510-643-8420 <(510)%20643-8420>
jdezember at berkeley.edu
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