[Eril-l] Job Posting: Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian (University of San Diego)

Tue Jun 7 08:54:37 PDT 2022

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The University of San Diego’s (USD) Copley Library welcomes applications
for Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian.  This 12-month tenure-track
faculty position serves onsite in Copley’s newly renovated library.  Please
see the job advertisement below.

Posting #: 4196
Position Status: Faculty, Full-time regular
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Faculty, Copley Library

Position Title & Department:
 Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian
Posting #

4196
Department Description:

The Helen K. and James S. Copley Library, located on the west end of the
campus, currently houses over 350,000 print volumes, 100,000 ejournals,
1,000 print subscriptions, 200 databases, and 425,000 ebooks in many
languages.
University Description:

The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic
institution
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was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart
in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD
remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic
intellectual tradition
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and
the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old
tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of
all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future
success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the
development of engaged global citizens
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an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges
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Detailed Description:

The University of San Diego’s (USD) Copley Library welcomes applications
for Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian.  This 12-month
tenure-track faculty position serves onsite in Copley’s newly renovated
library.

The University of San Diego’s Copley Library seeks an energetic and
enthusiastic individual for a 12-month tenure-track Electronic and
Continuing Resources Librarian position. Reporting to the Dean of the
University Library and working under the direction of the Head of
Collections, Access, and Discovery, the Electronic and Continuing Resources
Librarian is responsible for the acquisitions and management of print
serials and electronic resources, including databases, journals, and ebooks
for Copley Library. The librarian prepares e-resources and print serials
workflow documentation and procedures, and trains and supervises two staff
positions. The Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian serves as
liaison to one academic department.

The Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian manages e-resources and
print serials cataloging and holdings records for Copley Library and serves
as the library’s main resource for bibliographic access related to
e-resources/print serials issues. The librarian works with all liaison
faculty in identifying, negotiating terms, and ordering journals and
databases for USD Faculty. The librarian gathers and disseminates
statistical and other value-related data regarding e-resources, print
serials, and annual statistical surveys for library faculty and
administration. The Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian works
with the Head of Collections, Access, and Discovery and the Library Budget
Manager on matters related to acquisitions and budget management of
electronic resources and print serials. The Electronic and Continuing
Resources Librarian will stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices
in the field. This librarian will collaborate on other services and new
initiatives with the Copley Library faculty, as well as serve on library
and university committees.

The Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian has faculty status and
builds a record of progressive scholarly and professional achievement to
fulfill the library requirements for reappointment, tenure, and promotion,
including participating in e-resources and serials related professional
organizations.
Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

   - ALA accredited MLS or MLIS is required.
   - Ability to work fully onsite at the University of San Diego campus
   - Experience with relevant library software, including holdings
   management and proxy authentication
   - Ability to analyze data and prepare statistical reports in multiple
   formats
   - Experience communicating with vendors
   - Experience facilitating technical changes that may affect user access
   to e-resources
   - Experience with procuring, licensing, and managing e-resources and
   print serials
   - Experience with the processes of ordering, receiving, and payment to
   vendors
   - Experience with budgetary tracking principles
   - Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment or individually;
   able to lead as well as execute collaborative projects
   - Knowledge of copyright related to e-resources and serials
   - Record of active membership in professional associations and
   scholarship (presentations and publications) to meet reappointment, tenure,
   and promotion criteria

Preferred Qualifications:

   - Two years or more of related experience in an academic library
   -  Supervisory experience
   - Ability to collaborate and work with library faculty and staff and
   faculty in academic departments
   - Experience with Innovative Sierra, EBSCO, OCLC EZProxy, and SUSHI
   - Experience with LibGuides and other SpringShare products
   - Familiarity with cataloging and classification standards and tools.
   - Experience with consortia
   - Knowledge of new scholarly publishing models
   - Experience teaching information literacy classes and workshops
   - Experience serving as a liaison to an academic department

Posting Salary:

Commensurate with experience; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package
including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you
by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.  Please visit
the benefits section of our website USD: Human Resources
<http://www.sandiego.edu/hr/benefits//> and
https://www.sandiego.edu/provost/administration/recruitment-and-relocation.php
to
view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. The University
assists with moving expenses.

Tenure-track faculty benefits include:

   - Medical insurance
   - Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
   - Retirement plan 403(b) (immediately vested)
   - 24 paid vacation days as well as holidays
   - Tuition Remission available to you, your spouse, or a dependent
   - Rent assistance for the first year
   - Faculty home buying program
   - Moving expenses covered (up to $5,000)
   - Access to Faculty Research Grant funds
   - One day per week devoted to research
   - One day per week work remotely
   - Conference/travel money
   - New faculty orientation stipend
   - Access to wellness resources, including on-campus fitness centers

Special Application Instructions:
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to
complete our online application and, for full consideration, please upload
the following documents (please do not send any additional materials).

   1. Letter of application
   2. Curriculum Vitae
   3. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of four professional
   references (colleagues, liaison faculty, and previous supervisors)

Questions can be directed to Dr. Theresa S. Byrd, Dean of the University
Library, (619) 260-2370, tsbyrd at sandiego.edu
If you have any technical questions or difficulties please contact the
Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at jobs at sandiego.edu and
reference job posting #4085.
Additional Details Princeton Review ranked the University of San Diego #6
most beautiful college campus in the nation. The University of San Diego, a
contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the
Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Student
enrollment 9,041 undergraduate, paralegal, graduate and law students. The
university is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and
inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to
the diversity and excellence of the campus community. Candidates from
underrepresented and underserved groups are encouraged to apply.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more
information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
<http://www.sandiego.edu/smokefree>
*Laura Turner*
*Associate Dean of the Library*
*Head of Collections, Access, and Discovery*
Helen K. and James S. Copley Library / University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA  92110-2492
Phone:  (619) 260-2365 | lauraturner at sandiego.edu
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