SIS folks,

This is Michael Lindsay (SIS 2002), I'm coming back to the University of 
Tennessee to work at Preston Medical Library at the UT Medical Center, 
and this posting is for my old job at the University of South Alabama.  
If anyone has questions about this job or the Mobile area, please feel 
free to email me at: [log in to unmask]  This is a great 
opportunity, in a warm climate with friendly people.  They are open to 
new technological solutions, and there is plenty of opportunity for 
someone new to make their mark.

Thanks,
Michael

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Subject: 	Job posting: Electronic Resources/Collection Development 
Librarian
Date: 	Fri, 1 Feb 2008 07:29:00 -0600
From: 	Jie Li <[log in to unmask]>
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Electronic Resources/Collection Development Librarian

The University of South Alabama Biomedical Library is seeking a 
motivated, energetic librarian to manage electronic resources and 
coordinate acquisition/cataloging and collection development of print 
and electronic resources in the Biomedical Library. This is a 
tenure-track faculty position with rank at the instructor or assistant 
librarian level, depending on qualifications and reports to the 
Assistant Director for Collection Management.

• Required
ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; Excellent oral and written 
communication skills; Strong service orientation

• Preferred
Candidates with any combination of these qualifications: Demonstrated 
experience/interest in medical information; electronic resource 
management experience; acquisition and cataloging experience, preferably 
with the National Library of Medicine classification system; 
demonstrated knowledge of scientific research process, scholarly 
communication, and copyright and intellectual property issues; 
negotiating electronic licenses; excellent judgment and decision-making 
skills; familiarity and facility in working with vagaries of digital 
media; ability to adhere to rigorous accuracy and thoroughness 
requirements; ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly; 
flexibility to work independently and as part of a team; and computer 
skills in integrated library systems, database systems, word processing, 
and spreadsheets, as well as comfort in dealing with a variety of 
changes in systems licensed for users.

Principal Responsibilities:
• Acquires non-serial materials
• Manages monograph approval plan
• Identifies and downloads or creates descriptive cataloging for 
monographs, verifying and/or supplying appropriate subject headings, and 
NLM classification; uses Voyager, OCLC, WordCat, NLM Authority codes, 
and other systems to accomplish these tasks within established 
guidelines. Works on special projects to add or enhance existing records
• Withdraws library materials, suppresses records, etc.
• Administers library electronic journal management system and maintains 
the library’s electronic book web page, updating, developing, and 
loading information as needed.
• Reviews licenses for electronic resources (books, journals, databases)
• Maintains, updates and analyzes annual journal and electronic resource 
usage statistics
• Chairs Electronic Resource Committee; coordinates collection development
• Compiles collection analyses, working with department liaisons
• Participates in Reference Desk coverage and weekend rotations

Additional Responsibilities:
• Participates in Library faculty planning and evaluation of library 
services and resources
• Professional development activities including: research and 
publication, professional continuing education, professional service, 
and other activities that support the University, its libraries and the 
profession
• Achieves and maintains membership in the Medical Library Association’s 
Academy of Health Information Professionals
• Serves as liaison to one or more departments of the College of 
Medicine, Nursing or Allied Health Professions
• Other duties as assigned

Salary/Benefits
Salary range: $40,000-$46,000, based on qualifications. The University 
of South Alabama has excellent benefits including: 8+ holidays, 20 
vacations days/year; life, health and disability insurance, state 
retirement plan and other retirement options 
(http://www.southalabama.edu/humanresources/staffbenefits1.html#healthinsurance)
EEOC/AA/MFD

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2008, and applications will 
be accepted until the position is filled. Submit letter of application, 
resume, and the names and contact information for at least three 
references to:

Jie Li
Biomedical Library, CBBL 324
University of South Alabama
307 University Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36688
Phone: (251) 460-6890
Fax: (251) 460-6958
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J. Michael Lindsay, MLS, AHIP-Provisional
Electronic Resources/Collection Development Librarian
Biomedical Library
University of South Alabama
BLB 316
Mobile, AL  36688-0002
ph. (251) 460-6894
fx. (251) 460-6958
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