Electronic Resources Access Librarian (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Electronic Resources Access Librarian (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
AVAILABLE: February 1, 2007
DESCRIPTION
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an energetic, service-oriented individual to provide e-resources and
access data management expertise for the newly created position of Electronic Resources Access Librarian.
The Electronic Resources Access Librarian will work closely with the Head of Electronic Resources to:
* Manage day-to-day acquisitions, receipt, and access functions;
* Report, respond to, investigate, and resolve performance issues related to access and maintenance of electronic resources;
* Direct data management for acquisition and access to electronic resources, including ILS record management, Serials Solutions data management, and local electronic resources and database records;
* Serve as liaison to the Print Serials Section for issues, policies, and procedures related to overlapping orders,
receipts, and invoices;
* Resolve complex problems related to orders, renewals, and access;
* Supervise one support staff and several student assistants; and
* Participate in library committees and professional activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: ALA-accredited Masters degree with a demonstrated interest in electronic resources through coursework, internships, practicums, assistantships, or work experience. Knowledge and proficiency with online library systems and spreadsheets. Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a commitment to customer service. Effective organization, time management, and communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively and flexibly with a variety of staff in a rapidly changing environment.
Preferred: Experience with serials acquisitions, database applications, and manipulating large datasets; familiarity with
e-journal and e-book management issues; knowledge of serials publishers, vendors, and Innovative’s Millennium system.
Experience supervising staff.
THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARIES
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the country’s oldest
state university. UNC-CH has an enrollment of approximately 27,000
students, employs more than 3,100 faculty, offers 77 doctoral degrees
as well as professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and
law; and the Library collections include over 5.7 million volumes.
The Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the
Center for Research Libraries, the Triangle Research Libraries Network
(TRLN) and SOLINET.
The Triangle region is one of the most desirable places to live
and work in North America and offers its residents a wide array
of recreational, cultural and intellectual activities. The
mountains and the seashore are each less than a half-day’s drive
from Chapel Hill.
The University of North Carolina is an equal opportunity employer
and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and
staff.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
This is a twelve-month academic librarian appointment; salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Standard state
benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or optional
retirement plan. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill, librarians enjoy the benefit of academic status and are
represented on the faculty council.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
Review of applications will begin on January 26, 2007.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
TO APPLY
Send a letter of application, a resume and the names, addresses, and
telephone numbers of three professional references to:
Electronic Resources Access Librarian
c/o Tiffany Allen, Personnel Librarian
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
CB #3900, 213 Davis Library
Chapel Hill, NC 27514-8890