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Electronic Resources Management Librarian, Librarian II #27947 -- Johns
Hopkins University -- Maryland
Electronic Resources Management Librarian, Librarian II #27947
The Electronic Resources Management Librarian position offers an
opportunity for an energetic, service oriented librarian with strong
communications skills to provide e-resources and access data management
expertise for the Acquisitions/Rapid Cataloging Unit of the Sheridan
Libraries at the Johns Hopkins University. Reporting to the
Acquisitions/Rapid Cataloging Coordinator, the position will work
closely with team members to:
· implement and manage the JHU libraries' Electronic Resource
Management module;
· respond to, investigate, and resolve performance issues related
to access and maintenance of electronic resources;
· provide access to electronic journals through support and
maintenance of link resolver software (i.e., SFX);
· develop consistency in the complex management of parallel
technologies in the Libraries and assist with loading records into the
ERM, SFX, ILS, Horizon, public interface tools;
· assist with developing policy, writing procedures, designing and
streamlining workflow;
· assist in license negotiation and electronic resources
ordering/renewals.
For information on the Sheridan Libraries please visit
http://www.library.jhu.edu/. The Sheridan Libraries are strongly
committed to diversity. A strategic goal of the Libraries is to work
toward achieving diversity when recruiting new and promoting existing
staff.' The Libraries prize initiative, creativity, professionalism, and
teamwork.
Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS. Demonstrated knowledge of electronic
resources, vendors of information resources and the serials publishing
industry. Knowledge of online library systems. Proficiency with
spreadsheets. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a
commitment to customer service. Effective interpersonal and communication
skills. Solid organizational skills. Commitment to using technology to
help advance work goals and to enhance service. Ability to balance
priorities, meet deadlines and to prioritize work to ensure that
departmental and library goals are realized. Flexibility and initiative in
carrying out assignments in a rapidly changing environment. Commitment to
professional growth and development.
Preferred: Two years experience with serials acquisitions and/or
electronic resources in a large academic or public library.
Visit http://jobs.jhu.edu/ to complete an online application and use
the Search Jobs/Career Cart feature to apply for position # 27947.
When submitting resume please include the names of three references and
position number on the cover letter.
We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits, including tuition
remission, multiple options for retirement plans, same-sex domestic
partner benefits, in a smoke free/drug free environment. AA/EOE
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