Web Services & Electronic Resources Librarian
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive, evangelical, Christian university
located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. A leader in the Council
for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in
higher education. Offering over 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs
on campus, online, and at seven regional centers across Southern California,
APU has been recognized as one of U.S.News & World Report's Best Colleges for
seven years running. The university provides outstanding opportunities for
faculty in advancement, professional growth, and Christian ministry. APU seeks
faculty who model excellence in their discipline and have a clear and
compelling understanding of their faith and Christian commitment.

  
Location: Darling Library

  
Description:

  
Full-time faculty position within the university

  
Specialization:

  
Electronic/Digital Librarianship

  
Responsibilities:

  
General:

  
Possible liaison areas include Department of Higher Education in the School of
Behavioral and Applied Sciences and Department of Doctoral Studies in the
School of Education.

Teaching and collection development in assigned liaison areas.

Serving at the public reference desks.

Working with the Associate Dean in services to Azusa Pacific Online University
students.

Electronic Resources:

  
Supervising electronic resources staff.

Managing the Libraries' electronic resources budget.

Managing the Libraries' link resolver and e-journal knowledge base (currently
EBSCO's A-Z, LinkSource, & Usage Consolidation products).

Managing the Libraries' electronic resources management system (currently
Sierra's Electronic Resources Management Module, Ebsco A-Z & Usage
Consolidation).

Managing purchase and subscription of ebooks using III's Sierra ordering
system, YBP Gobi, and from individual aggregator and publisher websites.

Managing database and electronic resource licenses (in consultation with Head
of Copyright Services and University General Counsel).

Serving as liaison to vendors for purchase, setup, maintenance, and
troubleshooting of electronic resources.

Ensuring accuracy of database information and links on the library website
through regular link checking.

Providing technical support for Interlibrary Loan systems (Currently, Sierra's
ILL module and ArticleReach).

Providing consultation to the Special Collections Librarian and Director of
Graduate Publications regarding digital library systems (currently ContentDM).

Keeping the Libraries' faculty and staff aware of changes to electronic
library resources.

Maintaining current awareness of new and emerging electronic resource products
and technologies, especially as they impact the delivery of library services.

Works closely with the Head of Print Resources & Bibliographic Services.

Web Services:

  
Managing content on the Libraries' website, ensuring that information is
current, accurate, consistent, and accessible.

Maintaining library faculty profiles in the APU faculty profile system.

Integrating research tools and services into the Libraries' website.

Managing public interfaces for the Libraries' online research tools.

Managing the appearance, availability, and accuracy of external library web
services.

Managing the Libraries' social networking presence (currently Facebook and
Twitter).

Creating and editing images and graphics for use in the Libraries' online
resources and website.

Keeping the Libraries' faculty and staff aware of changes to library web
resources.

Maintaining current awareness of new and emerging web technologies,
accessibility standards, and user-centered design principles, especially as
they impact the delivery of library services.

Level:

  
Assistant Professor to Associate Professor depending upon qualifications and
experience

  
Qualifications:

  
MLS or equivalent from a regional accredited institution with national
accreditation with the American Library Association

A second masters or doctorate preferred from a field in education

Experience:

  
Experience or internship within an academic library preferred

Experience with electronic library resources management preferred

Workload:

  
12 month, 32 unit workload

  
Mental Demands:

  
Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects

Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment

Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information

Self starter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form

Good organizational skills



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