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Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian -- St. Cloud State University --
Minnesota
Library: Learning Resources and Technology Services, St. Cloud State
University (located 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis/St. Paul)
invites applications for one Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian.
Type of appointment: Assistant or Associate Professor; tenure track,
9-month appointment plus 28 additional duty days. Salary: minimum
$53,000, commensurate with academic qualifications and experience.
Responsibilities: The Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian will
provide leadership for the selection, acquisition, assessment and
maintenance of scholarly, popular and trade journals in electronic, print,
and microform editions. Specific duties of the position: Provide
leadership and apply knowledge of current issues and trends in scholarly
communication and serial publishing to improve services and enhance
library resources. Oversee the work of staff and student employees.
Coordinate with other members of the Collection Management team,
specifically the Collection Management Librarian, the Catalog Librarian
and the Systems Librarian. Develop and manage workflows and assure timely
processing and continuous access to electronic, print, and microform
resources. Oversee serial budget management. Coordinate the evaluation,
selection, withdrawal, and cancellation of electronic, print, and
microform serial resources. Maintain accurate information about
electronic, print, and microform subscriptions, subscription packages,
license negotiations, and other complex serial acquisitions, including
holdings, title changes, and renewals. Participate in the development of
systems and procedures for managing and providing access to electronic
resources. Coordinate with colleagues in MINITEX and MnPALS consortiums.
Provide reference service. In addition, all library faculty in LR&TS
advise university students, teach one course per year in a
library-associated academic program, and serve on LR&TS and University
committees. Demonstrated ability to teach and/or perform effectively,
scholarly achievement or research, continued preparation and study,
contribution to student growth and development, and service to the
university and community are required for tenure and promotion.
Qualifications and experience: required: ALA-accredited master's
degree in library or information science. Significant experience with
e-resources and serials management. Knowledge of current and emerging
trends of scholarly publishing, serials and academic library
services/resources. Experience with evaluation and assessment of
serials. Demonstrated ability to work with persons from culturally diverse
backgrounds. Ability to speak and write knowledgeably and effectively.
Preferred: Familiarity with the structure and management of online
catalogs, and experience with a serials module of an integrated library
system. Second graduate degree. Strong library-related technical skills.
Teaching experience. Professional experience in an academic library.
Application information and deadline: A completed application includes
a letter addressing the responsibilities, qualifications and experience
listed above; current vita; undergraduate and graduate transcripts
(unofficial copies acceptable for initial screening); and contact
information, including names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three
references. Send to: Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian Search
Committee, MC-112, c/o Dean, Learning Resources and Technology
Services, St. Cloud State University, 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud,
Minnesota 56301-4498; 320-308-0960; fax: 320-308-4778. To assure full
consideration, applications must be received by August 27, 2007. Review
of applications will continue until the position is filled. SCSU is
committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To
promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such
diversity to apply, including minorities, women, GLBT, persons with
disabilities and veterans. SCSU is a member of Minnesota State Colleges
and Universities System.
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