<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_quote"><br><div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font color="#333333" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.32px">The AUS Library is seeking an energetic and knowledgeable Acquisitions and Resource Management Librarian to join its service-oriented team. Reporting to the AUL for Technology and Technical Services, the successful candidate will work closely with library colleagues to provide an integrated approach to the acquisition and management of the library's electronic, print and media resources.</span></font></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font color="#333333" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.32px"><b>Job Responsibilities:</b></span></font></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline"></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Acquisitions, licensing, implementation, assessment and ongoing maintenance of the library print and electronic collections.</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Coordinating with the Cataloging and Metadata Librarian to arrange description and control of resources in the library's WMS system.</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Troubleshooting problems arising from ordering, subscription, licensing or access-related technical issues including linking and discovery.</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Collecting and analyzing collection usage statistics.</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Document delivery.</span><br></li></ul><p></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><font color="#333333" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.32px"><b>Qualifications Required:</b></span></font></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline"></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12.32px">An ALA-accredited MLS degree</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Minimum of 3 years' experience</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Knowledge of web-based applications and environment</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Superior technology skills with openness to emerging technologies</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">The ability to initiate and complete projects in a timely and independent manner</span><br></li></ul><p></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline"><b style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Preferred Qualifications:</b><br></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline"></p><ul><li><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12.32px">Familiarity with standards such as EDI/EDIFACT, OpenURL, COUNTER, SUSHI</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Knowledge of metadata standards and formats including MARC, KBART, Dublin Core, AACR2, RDA, LCSH</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">2 years' experience in print or electronic resource management, commercial knowledge-bases or digital serials management</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Experience working in a university or research environment</span><br></li><li><span style="font-size:12.32px;color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Experience with OCLC WMS or other library services platform</span><br></li><li><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:12.32px">Working knowledge of JavaScript, XML, HTML, CSS and web development tools</span><br></li></ul><p></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-size:1.1em;font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(51,51,51)"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-style:inherit;font-size:12.32px;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">If interested, applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae with the names of three references to </strong><a href="mailto:recruitment@aus.edu" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-weight:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-size:12.32px;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(178,52,40);text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-style:inherit;font-size:12.32px;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">recruitment@aus.edu</strong></a><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-style:inherit;font-size:12.32px;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">. The position applied for should be mentioned in the email subject line.</strong></p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-size:1.1em;font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(51,51,51)"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-style:inherit;font-size:12.32px;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted</strong>.</p><p style="margin:0px;padding:0px 0px 15px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-size:1.1em;font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;vertical-align:baseline;color:rgb(51,51,51)"><strong style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;font-style:inherit;font-size:12.32px;font-family:inherit;vertical-align:baseline">AUS Alumni are encouraged to apply for these positions</strong></p><div><div class="m_-3611993153658724141gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr">
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