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<p class="MsoNormal">METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY, a vibrant and growing public, urban university, is seeking to fill a full-time, probationary tenure-track Electronic Resources and Discovery Librarian position within the Library and Information Services beginning
January, 2018.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Manage the eresource lifecycle of the library’s subscription databases and ejournals, including troubleshooting access issues, evaluating and assessing resources, and serving as a liaison to vendors, which may include license negotiations.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Manage and administer the library’s discovery service, electronic resource management systems, link resolver, and proxy service.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Work with the Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian to monitor and report on the budget for licensed resources.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Analyze eresource use and develop usage reports.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Identify electronic resources training opportunities for library faculty and staff.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Participate as appropriate in regional library consortia, such as MnPALS and Minitex.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Provide reference service.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
May include some library instruction.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
May coordinate the work of student worker(s) and library technician(s).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Engage in scholarly research or creative achievement.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Provide evidence of continuing preparation and study.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Contribute to student growth and development through advising and assistance and engage in service to the university and community.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Outstanding candidates will demonstrate a commitment to serving a culturally diverse student body through delivering a student-centered education in a liberal arts and sciences context and will possess the ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Minimum Qualifications:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and/or information science earned no later than January 1, 2018.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally, economically, and linguistically diverse community.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
Aptitude for prioritizing and organizing complex tasks.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
Experience with electronic resource lifecycle activities in a library and working with vendors.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
Knowledge of best practices for discoverability of library resources.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
Knowledge of current acquisitions practices, including patron-driven or data-driven acquisitions, and how they relate to eresource management.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Commitment and demonstrated ability to engage in scholarly and professional development activities at the level necessary to meet requirements for tenure and promotion, including professional service and scholarship.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Knowledge of user experience methodologies for evaluating eresources.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Knowledge of best practices for accessibility. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Knowledge of HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript, or other scripting languages.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Experience configuring discovery services and knowledgebases.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Experience with integrated library systems, e.g. Alma.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Experience managing library resource budgets.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Experience providing reference service or library instruction in an academic library.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Interest in new and emerging technologies and their applications in academic libraries.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">To apply, go to State of Minnesota Employment site:
<a href="http://www.minnstate.edu/jobs/viewPosting.php?pid=16272"><span style="color:black">http://www.minnstate.edu/jobs/viewPosting.php?pid=16272</span></a></span><span style="color:black">.</span> Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on Closing Date:
Monday, October 30, 2017.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoFooter"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto">
<span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">If you have other questions related to this job announcement, please contact Carla Ballard, at 651.793.1319.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Becca Peters<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Cataloging and Acquisitions Librarian, Assistant Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Library and Information Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Metropolitan State University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><a href="mailto:becca.peters@metrostate.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">becca.peters@metrostate.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">651.793.1619 (P)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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