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<p class="MsoNormal">Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Librarian<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This position is a non-tenure eligible appointment at the rank of Librarian Faculty.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">POSITION DESCRIPTION:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Galter Health Sciences Library, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine is accepting applications for the position of Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Librarian. The Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Librarian coordinates
the acquisition, activation, maintenance, and usage analysis of resources for the Galter Health Sciences Library.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">POSITION REPORTS TO: Head, Collection Management and Metadata Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Librarian gathers information associated with potential new products and trials. Establishes vendor relations, including license review and negotiation. Coordinates licensing of shared resources
among Galter Library, affiliated hospital libraries, and other university libraries. Coordinates orders, payments, and activation processes for electronic resources. Manages collections budget. Manages and maintains proxy server and OpenURL link resolvers.
Troubleshoots and resolves electronic resources problems and security issues. Consolidates vendor-supplied usage data (both COUNTER and non-COUNTER compliant). Synthesizes and analyzes data to create actionable usage reports. Collaborates in the administration
of ExLibris Alma integrated library services platform and Primo discovery platform. Assists with library's collection development related initiatives and activities. Explores new resources and emerging technologies, evaluates their relevance to library goals
and user needs, and works with information systems personnel to implement new tools and services as appropriate. Develops documentation of best practices, process improvements, procedures, policies, and guidelines regarding acquisitions and resource management.
Assists with promotion and outreach efforts related to library’s e-resources. Creates and updates library web pages pertaining to e-resource access, discovery, troubleshooting, and related topics. Participates on committees, task forces, and special projects
related to acquisitions, discovery and e-resources as appropriate.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited program<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Minimum 3 years of experience working with acquisitions and electronic resources in an integrated library system<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Demonstrated experience working with vendors, publishers, and subscription agents<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Experience negotiating and reviewing license agreements<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Evidence of collaborative troubleshooting and creative problem solving<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Strong customer service focus<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Experience managing a collections budget in a health sciences or academic library environment<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Working knowledge of Ex Libris Alma and Primo systems<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Experience working with EZproxy or other authentication and remote access software<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Experience with electronic resources usage statistics standard (COUNTER) and protocol (SUSHI)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Familiarity with cataloging and metadata workflows and services; knowledge of cataloging standards, including MARC and RDA; familiarity with non-MARC metadata concepts and schemas,
such as Dublin Core and RDF; knowledge of metadata delivery formats, such as XML and JSON<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Evidence of initiative and flexibility<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Demonstrated commitment to personal continuing education and involvement in the profession<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: until filled<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In order to apply for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae to
<a href="mailto:stephanie.thor@northwestern.edu">stephanie.thor@northwestern.edu</a>. Please reference the job title and job opening ID in the email.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Located in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has built a national reputation for excellence through a strong history of collaboration, interdisciplinary medical education, and research.
Along with Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, it is part of the premier academic medical center known as Northwestern Medicine. The Galter Health Sciences Library, a division of NUCATS, Northwestern’s clinical and translational
sciences institute, shares Northwestern’s commitment to excellence, and fosters the creation and sharing of knowledge among the faculty, staff, and students of the Feinberg School of Medicine and its affiliates. Library staff and faculty strive to improve
and enhance health care through innovation and leadership in the organization, delivery, management, and use of quality information to support the educational, research, and patient care needs of our users.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility
to work in the United States.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.4pt;background:white"><b><span style="color:black">Joelen Pastva</span></b><span style="color:#54585A"><br>
Head, Collection Management and Metadata Services<br>
Northwestern University<br>
Feinberg School of Medicine<br>
Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center</span><b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.4pt;background:white"><span style="color:#54585A">303 East Chicago Avenue, Ward 2-315<br>
Chicago, Illinois 60611<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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312.503.6020 office<br>
</span><span style="color:#595959"><a href="mailto:joelen.pastva@northwestern.edu"><span style="color:#595959">joelen.pastva@northwestern.edu</span></a></span><span style="color:#54585A"><br>
</span><span style="color:#595959"><a href="https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9772-5144"><span style="color:#595959">https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9772-5144</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:14.4pt;background:white"><span style="color:#54585A"><a href="http://www.galter.northwestern.edu/"><b><span style="color:#514689;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;text-decoration:none">galter.northwestern.edu</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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