POSITION OPENING

March 28, 2013

  
Job Title: Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian #F00100

Closes: Open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to
applications submitted by May 1, 2013.

Location: South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, Washington

Salary: This is a full time faculty, tenure track position. Salary is
$47,521.00 per contract year (177 days).

  
South Puget Sound Community College anticipates an opening for a new Systems
and Electronic Resources Librarian position, and seeks to establish a pool of
qualified candidates for the 2013-2014 academic year. This position was
created to support our strategic efforts to improve student success.

  
The Systems and Electronic Resources Faculty Librarian reports directly to the
Director of Library, Media and eLearning and is responsible for providing
leadership, vision, and direction for electronic resources management.

  
The librarian monitors trends and best practices in academic library
electronic resource management, assist s in establishing standards for
electronic resources management, and recommends and implements changes to
improve patron access to library resources.

  
In addition, the responsibilities of the librarian include serving as a
reference librarian, providing information literacy instruction to classroom
and on-line courses, and serving on faculty or college committees. Reference
duties may require some weekend or evening hours.

  
Essential Functions/Typical Duties:

Coordinates all stages of the life-cycle of acquired electronic resources,
working closely with the Library Director and other faculty librarians to
acquire new resources using best practices and state-of-the-art tools.

Plays a central role in gathering and evaluating all analytics associated with
electronic resources management. Collects and analyzes usage data to assist in
resource selection decisions.

Provides leadership in planning for the library's technology needs, and
oversees the purchase and licensing of electronic resources with vendors and
publishers and through consortia agreements.

Researches, evaluates and recommends methodologies, standards, and software
for the creation and preservation of digital collections; serves as expert to
other library and college staff regarding the digitization and preservation of
resources and records.

Management of the library's integrated system.

Provides leadership in solving problems associated with delivery of electronic
resources. Troubleshoots access problems.

Serves as the primary liaison to the faculty in assigned departments. Supports
the Library through providing in-depth consultation with students and faculty
and collaboration in support of ongoing improvement of instructional programs
and practices.

Provides reference and instruction services to library users in individual,
group, and classroom settings.

Explores effective, innovative ways of providing research instruction to
students and faculty, in a variety of formats.

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an ALA-accredited institution.

One year of experience working with electronic resources management combined
with a broad understanding of technical services operations.

Basic knowledge of the rules and practices in descriptive cataloging,
authority control, subject headings assignment, classification, and of the
MARC21 standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

  
3-5 years working with electronic resources management combined with a broad
understanding of technical services operations.

Advanced knowledge of the rules and practices in descriptive cataloging,
authority control, subject headings assignment, classification, and of the
MARC21 standards, as evidenced by work experience.

Experience in the purchase and licensing of electronic resources with vendors
and publishers and through consortia agreements.

Knowledge of the management of integrated library systems.

Knowledge of the methodologies, standards, software for the creation and
preservation of digital collections.

Experience in providing research and information literacy instruction to
students and faculty, using current pedagogical theories and a variety of
instructional technologies to support teaching and learning.

Community college library experience.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

An appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse academic
environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying social,
economic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.

Employment/Compensation:

This is a full time-tenure track position. The basic assignment is 177
contract days with a salary of $47,521.00. The effective date of employment
will be September 16, 2013.

  
South Puget Sound Community College has an excellent benefit package including
health, dental and life insurance, retirement and optional deferred
compensation program. For additional information please visit our website:
www.spscc.ctc.edu. Please visit www.hca.wa.gov for health benefit information.
The position is eligible to participate in Public Employees Retirement System
or TIAA CREF retirement plans.

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Application Process:

Interested and qualified applicants are required to submit the following
materials to the address below.

(1) A South Puget Sound Community College employment application;

(2) A letter of application that addresses your qualifications as they relate
to the minimum and preferred qualifications described in this announcement;

(3) A current resume;

(4) Official or unofficial college transcripts; (Official transcripts are
required upon hire)

  
Incomplete application packets will not be considered by the screening
committee. All electronic submissions must be MS Word or PDF file formats
only. Application materials become the property of South Puget Sound Community
College. Questions regarding this position or the recruitment process may
call: (360) 596-5500 for assistance.

  
Please email applications to [log in to unmask] or by U.S. mail to: South Puget
Sound Community College, Human Resources Office, 2011 Mottman Road SW,
Olympia, Washington 98512-6292; by Fax: (360) 596-5706

  
When selected for an interview, those candidates traveling over 200 miles one
way may be reimbursed for travel expenses up to $300.

  
South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is an equal
opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.
We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural,
racial, ethnic, sexual orientation s and gender identity diversity. Women,
racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years
of age, disabled an d Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual
orientations and gender identities or any other legal protected status are
encouraged to apply. SPSCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
SPSCC is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff, as
well as our student population. South Puget Sound Community College is a drug-
free workplace.

  
South Puget Sound Community College employs only U.S. citizens and aliens
authorized to work in the United States. As a condition of employment, new
employees must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility.

  
Applicants needing accommodation in the application process in an alternative
format may contact the Human Resources office at (360) 596-5500. A TTY relay
service is available by dialing (360) 596-5439.

  
South Puget Sound Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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