[Eril-l] Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian position in sunny San Diego!
Laura Turner
lauraturner at sandiego.edu
Wed Oct 19 12:43:35 PDT 2022
*** PLEASE EXCUSE CROSS-POSTINGS***
Will you be our next Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian? Please
apply!
Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian / Copley Library
Posting #4335
University Description:
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. Governed by an independent board of trustees since
1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the
Catholic intellectual tradition 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 and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.
Detailed Description:
The University of San Diego’s (USD) Copley Library welcomes applications
for our Electronic and Continuing Resources Librarian. This 12-month
tenure-track faculty position serves onsite in Copley’s newly renovated
library.
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 electronic resources, including databases, journals, and
ebooks, and other continuing resources 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 (minimum salary $77,000);
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 <https://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 to work
remotely; Conference/travel money; New faculty orientation stipend; Access
to wellness resources, including on-campus fitness centers.
Special Application Instructions:
Click here to complete our online application
<https://jobs.sandiego.edu/en-us/job/496111/electronic-and-continuing-resources-librarian>
and, for full consideration, please upload the following documents (please
do not send any additional materials):
Letter of application; Curriculum Vitae; 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 #4335.
Additional Details: Princeton Review ranked the University of San Diego #1
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 8,815 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.
________________________________________
*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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