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Contact Information:
Marianne Brown
Head, Library Business Services
Greenblatt Library
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia 30912
706-721-4677
Fax: 706-721-2018
marbrown@mcg.edu

Assistant or Associate Professor
Library-Academic Affairs
Position No. 00002546 / 58200
Posted: 01/12/2009

Description:  The Robert B. Greenblatt, M.D. Library invites applications for Electronic Resources Management Librarian (ERML), a faculty position that assumes a leadership role in managing resource access and electronic resource data analysis. The incumbent shares responsibility in a team setting for integrated acquisitions, management, access and delivery of electronic resources, monitors current trends in access and electronic resource management and administers use of electronic resource management systems and tools, especially EzProxy and SFX. The ERML shares responsibility for training and oversight of staff involved in e-resource support.

Responsibilities

The ERML functions as a member of  the Greenblatt Library’s electronic resources and collection management teams, contributing expertise with emphasis on electronic books and databases, data analysis and administration of resource management systems and tools. This librarian spearheads e-resource troubleshooting, collaborating on timely resolution of access management problems. The Librarian identifies and analyzes data useful to acquisitions, collection development and institutional reporting, extracting data from a variety of sources including electronic resource management tools, Voyager, Library and vendor websites. The ERML shares leadership with the Serials Librarian for management and administration of electronic resources and with the Systems Librarian for management of ERM systems and tools. This Librarian coordinates and arranges e-resource trials, obtains licenses and electronic resource agreements, and assists with licensing as requested. Collaborating with other team members, the Librarian participates in ongoing activity to assure optimal access to the Library’s collections and to enhance the Library’s digital resource interfaces.

Qualifications

The Electronic Resources Management Librarian must have a Masters degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, a minimum of two years of experience in an academic library or consortium, and the ability to function as a faculty member in areas of education, scholarship and research. Appointment as an Associate Professor requires meeting the criteria established by MCG for promotion to that rank.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative, analytical team player and a skillful communicator capable of multitasking and effective project management, with experience in using and administering an electronic resource management system and other resource management tools and software. The experience will include troubleshooting electronic resource access problems, e-resource data analysis and reporting, experience working with publishers and vendors of electronic resources and licensing and shared electronic resource agreements. Understanding of practices and trends in scholarly publishing and communication, technology, Library and Web 2.0 developments is expected.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Skill in the use of electronic resource management tools, preferably EZProxy, SFX, Serials Solutions and Verde. Work experience in an academic health sciences library and project management experience are preferred.

Further information about this position and the Medical College of Georgia Greenblatt Library can be found at http://www.lib.mcg.edu/

Salary and Benefits

This position has faculty rank and status (non-tenure track). Benefits include a competitive health package, and TIAA/CREF and other retirement options. Minimum salary is $42,000.

Application Deadline:  Until Filled

Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of professional reference to:

Marianne Brown, Head

Library Business Services

Greenblatt Library, AB-217

Medical College of Georgia

Augusta, GA 30912-4400

Ph. 706.721.4677

Fax 706.721.2018

Email: marbrown@mail.mcg.edu