This job listing from The Chronicle of Higher Education (http://chronicle.com/jobs/) was forwarded to you by: [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ The following message was enclosed: Apologies for duplication. _________________________________________________________________ This job listing is available online at this address: http://chronicle.com/jobs/id.php?id=0000524830-01 _________________________________________________________________ What's the best investment you can make in your career? Answer: a subscription to The Chronicle of Higher Education. We'll keep you up to date on all the important news, controversies, and trends in academe. And a subscription gives you daily updates and complete access to our Web site, which includes an online archive of 12 years of back issues. You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Library Positions -- Radford University -- Virginia RADFORD UNIVERSITY LIBRARY ARCHIVIST. Responsible for planning, organizing, preserving, managing, and evaluating all aspects of the University Archives and regional special collections. Identifies, acquires, processes and makes accessible university archives, regional special collections, manuscripts, books and materials in other formats relating to the mission of the university; provides specialized reference/research services; and promotes use of the collections. Participates in collection development. Twelve-month non-tenured professional faculty position, which includes supervision of staff, and responsibilities for university service and professional contributions. Required: ALA-accredited Masters in Library/Information Science. Thorough knowledge of archival theories, practices, and procedures, standard print and electronic reference sources. Excellent interpersonal skills. Superior oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of Web authoring programs. Self-motivation. Superior organization skills. Familiarity with integrated library systems and new information technologies. Adaptability to change.ACQUISITIONS AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES MANAGEMENT LIBRARIAN. Responsible for managing acquisitions and electronic resources management. Handles license agreements, vendor contracts, materials budget estimates, monitoring expenditures, and fiscal closing. Manages the ILS ERMS and the Serials Solutions A-Z list. Participates in collection development. Collaborates with the other Technical Services librarians to provide departmental leadership. Twelve-month non-tenured professional faculty position, which includes supervision of staff, and responsibilities for university service and professional contributions. Required: ALA-accredited Master's in Library/Information Science. Ability to understand the technical aspects of acquiring and maintaining electronic resources. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent planning and organizational skills. High level of initiative. Preferred: Experience or education in acquisitions and/or serials. Supervisory experience. Familiarity with cataloging.ELECTRONIC RESOURCES SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN. Manage technical aspects of electronic information resources including e-serials management, XML and metadata encoding, authentication, and related technical issues. Responsible for assisting in managing comprehensive content-linking/resolution service technologies at the article level. Twelve month non-tenured professional faculty position with responsibilities for university service and professional development/contribution. Required: ALA-accredited Masters in Library/Information Science. Knowledge of technical and administrative issues associated with electronic resources. Knowledge and understanding of electronic publishing; demonstrated ability to manage technical projects in a library setting; demonstrated commitment to customer service and collaborative approaches; ability to work independently, managing a complex workload in an on-time, effective manner with minimum supervision; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to work well as part of a team. Preferred: Familiarity with electronic standards such as OpenURL and DOI and electronic resource related initiatives such as SUSHI, COUNTER, License Expression, etc. Knowledge of computer networks, library automation systems, server management, UNIX, XP/Vista, Win200X, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and a variety of office and internet applications. Strong evidence of interest and ability in applying innovative technologies to enhance library services. 2 to 3 years' experience in some aspect of electronic resource management including: experience with SFX and/or SerialsSolutions; Innovative Interfaces ERM, HTML and Web editing tools (e.g., Dreamweaver); developing / maintaining e-resource management tools. Demonstrated experience using database management programs (e.g., Microsoft Access); knowledge of trends in resource connectivity (e.g., XML, COUNTER, SUSHI). Experience with reports tools such as MS Access or SQL. Letters of application, résumés, unofficial copies of transcripts and the names, addresses, and telephone number of three references to: Dave Hayes, University Librarian, McConnell Library, Box 6881, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142. Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity. _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education