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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Discovery and Resource Sharing Librarian (Assistant Professor)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Western Carolina University's Hunter Library seeks an enthusiastic and service-oriented individual to serve as the Discovery and Resource Sharing Librarian. This tenure-track position
will provide leadership and professional expertise in library resource sharing and electronic resource access and discovery. The position will lead the collection and analysis of usage data to support e-resource collection assessment and process improvement.
The position coordinates the activation, customization, and maintenance of a wide range of licensed electronic resources such as databases, journals, and books. They will oversee all resource sharing activities, including managing ILL systems and service quality.
They will stay abreast of emerging trends and standards in e-resource discovery and sharing and establish best practices.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Other responsibilities include supervising two full-time staff members; administration of e-resource management tools (e.g. EZProxy, Full Text Finder, Summon, etc.); oversight of resource
sharing systems (ILLiad/Tipasa) and ILL request fulfillment; and maintaining the integrity of e-resource knowledge bases.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">For Applicants<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Salary information available upon request. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications. This is a twelve-month, tenure-track position with a generous 24 days of vacation leave
annually. We know few applicants will have the background, skills, and experience that includes all the preferred qualifications. We encourage everyone who is excited about this position to go ahead and apply if you meet the required qualifications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">The full job description can be found at
<a href="https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/10489">https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/10489</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">To be considered, you must apply online. You will be required to attach a letter of application, resume, unofficial transcripts and names and telephone numbers of three references. Review
of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact Kristin Calvert at
<a href="mailto:kcalvert@wcu.edu">kcalvert@wcu.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">About Western Carolina University<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, and veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North
Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Scottie Kapel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Outreach & Scholarly Communication Librarian<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Emergency & Disaster Management Liaison<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Assistant Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:skapel@wcu.edu">skapel@wcu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">828-227-3416<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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