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Simmons College Library is accepting applications for the position of Digital Assets/E-Resources Librarian. This position will develop and implement strategies to enhance management and presentation of digital collections including serials, knowledge bases and electronic resources. Responsibilities include: securing digital assets from multiple sources; maintaining licensing details, product data and vendor information in the electronic resource management system; coordinating activation and access of resources; contributing to discussions on appropriate metadata strategies to enhance discovery; anticipating and implementing trends in the delivery and preservation of digital resources; developing the institutional repository and institution specific digital assets; producing usage reports and statistics; providing training and documentation as necessary; coordinating daily work of library assistants; participating in reference service. Requirements: * Master's degree from an ALA accredited program in Library & Information Science * Experience managing and acquiring eResources * Demonstrated knowledge of integrating trends and best practices in digital asset management Preferred * Minimum of 2 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in an academic library * Experience using integrated library systems, preferably Innovative Interfaces (III) * Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team * Strong analytical and organizational skills To apply for this position, please go to our online employment site at: https://jobs.simmons.edu/. Click on "Search Postings" and apply online for this position and attach a cover letter and resume. To go directly to this position posting, please click on: jobs.simmons.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51728 Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2012 Simmons is committed to excellence in education and employment through diversity. Jason Wood College Archivist & Head of Discovery Services Simmons College Library 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115 617.521.2441