<div dir="ltr"><br>Appalachian State University, in beautiful Boone, North Carolina, is hiring an Electronic Resources Librarian. <br>For full information and details on how to apply please visit <a href="http://hrs.appstate.edu/employment/epa-jobs/1383">http://hrs.appstate.edu/employment/epa-jobs/1383</a><br><br><br>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;color:black">The
University Libraries at Appalachian State University seeks a responsive and
collaborative Electronic Resources Librarian. The Electronic Resources
Librarian will ensure a seamless and transparent research environment for
students and faculty by managing access to electronic resources. Working
collaboratively across library teams, the Electronic Resources Librarian will
identify and implement improvements in online content, systems and services.
The successful candidate will have strong project management, problem solving,
and workflow management skills. The Electronic Resources Librarian is a member
of the Resource Acquisition and Management Team.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;color:black">Library
personnel work in a collegial team-based environment, are members of the
University faculty, participate in the Library's instruction program, and
engage in active programs of scholarship and professional service. The Library
offers strong support for professional development activities, including
publishing, presenting, and attending conferences and workshops.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;color:black">Responsibilities</span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Coordinates the setup and
maintenance, including customization, of all e-resources through their
life cycle.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Works with the Coordinator of
Resource Acquisition and Management and the Lead Librarian for
Acquisitions to develop, implement, and document optimal e-resources
workflows.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Solves complex e-resources
problems reported via the e-resources problem ticket system, guides
e-resources staff in resolving tickets, and manages the ticket system
workflow.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Oversees the development and
operation of assessment tools for data related to library collections. Gathers,
analyzes, and reports data to inform library decision making.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Supervises one or more staff
members with e-resources duties.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Keeps abreast of emerging
technologies in e-resources and assessment, leading exploration in new
services and improvements for electronic access, particularly in light of
evolving user and library cultures.</span></li></ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Leads evaluation and
improvement of access to e-resources on and off campus, working
collaboratively with all library teams. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Leads implementation of
e-resources projects, including review of current services or adoption of
new services.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Communicates and collaborates
with vendors, colleagues, and patrons about changes, problems, and trends.</span></li></ul>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Serves as a liaison in the
development and delivery of e-resource training to students, staff, and
faculty (in the library and across campus); is involved in promoting
e-resources through social media, email, library news blog, personal
contact, etc.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Serves as NCLIVE liaison and on
the WNCLN E-Resources Group for the library.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Serves as emergency contact in
the case of off-hours outages of e-resources.</span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;color:black">Qualifications</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;color:black">Required</span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">ALA-accredited master's degree.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Excellent communication,
presentation, and interpersonal skills.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Demonstrated e-resources
project and workflow management skills.</span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;color:black">Preferred</span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Experience with integrated
library systems (Sierra preferred).</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Experience with setup and
maintenance of knowledge base, OpenURL, and discovery systems (EDS
preferred).</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Experience with proxy setup and
maintenance (Innovative’s WAM, and/or EZ Proxy preferred).</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Knowledge of security standards
and protocols such as LDAP, Single-Sign On, and Shibboleth, and data
transfer standards and protocols such as IP, FTP, COUNTER, and SUSHI.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Advanced skills with office
productivity software including MS Office, and Google Apps for Education.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Evidence of establishing and
maintaining excellent vendor relationships.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Demonstrated ability to work
collaboratively across library teams.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Demonstrated skill in technical
trouble-shooting and problem-solving.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Demonstrated supervisory
skills.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:6pt;line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif">Second advanced degree.</span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;color:black">This
is a twelve-month, tenure track position and may be filled at the Assistant
Professor or Associate Professor rank. Salary and rank are determined on the
basis of qualifications and experience. Information about tenure, promotion,
and other faculty responsibilities is found in the University Faculty Handbook <a href="http://facultyhandbook.appstate.edu/" target="_blank" title="http://facultyhandbook.appstate.edu"><span style="color:rgb(10,117,155)">http://facultyhandbook.appstate.edu</span></a>.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"arial",sans-serif;color:black">Appalachian
State University is a constituent institution of the seventeen-campus
University of North Carolina System. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the
University has over 18,000 students, primarily in bachelor's and master's
programs. Appalachian has both a traditional residential campus and a variety
of distance education programs. Belk Library and Information Commons is a
beautifully-designed and popular facility with over one million visits per
year. It shares a catalog and some services with UNC- Asheville and Western
Carolina University as part of the Western North Carolina Library Network
(WNCLN). Additional information about the Library, the University, and the
surrounding area may be found at <a href="http://www.appstate.edu/" target="_blank" title="http://www.appstate.edu"><span style="color:rgb(10,117,155)">http://www.appstate.edu</span></a> and <a href="http://fad.appstate.edu/information-about-appalachian/" target="_blank" title="http://fad.appstate.edu/information-about-appalachian/"><span style="color:rgb(10,117,155)">http://fad.appstate.edu/information-about-appalachian/</span></a>.</span></p>
<br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature">Rachel Fleming, MLS</div>
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