University of Maryland University College (UMUC) seeks an Electronic Resource
Librarian in the Information and Library Services (ILS) Department. Reporting
to the Assistant Director for Electronic Resources for ILS the Electronic
Resources Librarian will assist with the selection and acquisition process,
vendor contacts and negotiations, budget planning and monitoring, financial
management, statistical reporting, and maintenance and access projects. Works
with electronic resources manager on Procurement Department and Office of
Legal Affairs matters and projects as well as assisting with all ILS license
agreements. Works closely with other ILS staff to implement electronic
resource systems and manage library information systems, and represents UMUC
on external committees related to electronic resources.

  
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  * Reports to the electronic resources manager for ILS to assist with the selection and acquisition process, vendor contacts and negotiations, budget planning and monitoring, financial management, statistical reporting, and maintenance and access projects.
  * Works with electronic resources manager on Procurement Department and Office of Legal Affairs matters and projects as well as assisting with all ILS license agreements.
  * Works closely with other ILS staff to implement electronic resource systems and manage library information systems, and represents UMUC on external committees related to electronic resources.
  * Represent UMUC on external committees related to electronic resources.
  * Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  * ALA-accredited Masters of Library Science or equivalent; minimum of 5 years of experience in an academic library or similar setting.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with a discovery system, preferably EBSCO Discovery Service;
experience with OpenURL systems, SFX or A-Z/LinkSource; experience with an
electronic resources management systems, preferably EBSCO ERM Essentials;
familiarity with emerging information technologies, and web technologies;
ability to participate in and lead digital initiatives in collaboration with
librarians, faculty, and university administration; experience using
spreadsheets; experience with Microsoft products; experience communicating
with vendor; experience with library consortia; ability to collaborate and
work with library faculty and staff, faculty in academic departments, and
other staff at a university; ability to work well individually and within a
team in an non-traditional academic and evolving work environment; experience
in the distance education environment; experience in project management;
strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills, as well as
attention to detail; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication
skills; strong writing ability; conference presentation experience; knowledge
about the process of selection, acquiring, evaluating, and licensing of
electronic resources; knowledge about establishing and maintaining budget
guidelines for electronic resources; capable of handling financial and
accounting matters related to electronic resources management; knowledge of
electronic resource statistical reports and providing assessment reports; able
to manage access issues and maintenance of electronic resources; academic
degree in computer science Academic degree in business, finance, or
accounting.

  
POSITION AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY & WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED

  
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

  
All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. UMUC offers an
excellent benefits package to include up to 8 credits of tuition remission per
semester, a minimum of 22 days of leave, and a range of insurance options. For
detailed benefits information, please visit
http://www.umuc.edu/visitors/careers/benefits.cfm

  
UMUC - an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University distributes an annual
information report which includes campus security information that is
available to prospective employees.



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