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You'll find a special subscription offer at http://chronicle.com/4free/?ej _________________________________________________________________ - The text of the job listing is below - Electronic Collections Coordinator - Collection Development Librarian -- Georgia Institute of Technology -- Georgia Library: The Georgia Tech Library and Information Center invites applications for an energetic, flexible, knowledgeable, and innovative professional to join the Collection Development Department as Electronic Collections Coordinator. The Collection Development Department, reporting to the Associate Director for Public Services, is responsible for: allocation and management of the Library's materials budget; coordination of the collection development responsibilities of the 16 subject librarians; facilitating the migration from print to digital format; development and implementation of collection policies; development and use of statistical and other management reports to inform collection decisions; and participation in cooperative collection development initiatives at the state, regional and national levels. Responsibilities: The Electronic Collections Coordinator's primary focus is to oversee the selection, accessibility and assessment of electronic resources as the Library moves from print to digital format. Specific responsibilities include: Collaborate with the Library's subject librarians, with responsibilities for reference, instruction and collection development, to identify, research and evaluate electronic products and offers; Work collaboratively with publisher and vendor representatives to research new electronic resources, organize vendor trials and schedule vendor training opportunities; Responsible for the maintenance of the Library's list of databases, including collaborating with other library staff to troubleshoot access issues, and communicating content and/or interface changes to library staff; Coordinate the compilation and analysis of vendor and internal use data to manage our electronic collections; Expand and enhance the Collection Development Portal which serves as an information gateway for the collection activities of the library's subject librarians; Collaborate with the Scholarly Communication and Digital Services Department to promote campus awareness of scholarly communication issues; Promote electronic resources to the Georgia Tech Community; Provide regularly scheduled reference service at the Information Services Desk; Assume additional collection development responsibilities as needed; Serve on relevant library, institutional and professional committees and task forces. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited master's degree in library/information science or equivalent; Minimum two years of related experience in an academic or research library; Knowledge and experience with collection development in an academic library; Knowledge of current practices and trends in managing electronic resources; Excellent visual, oral, written and intrapersonal communication skills; Strong analytical skills; Demonstrated ability to use basic desktop applications such as spreadsheet and database programs; Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, service-oriented, and rapidly changing environment; Knowledge of trends in scholarly communication, publishing and academic research; Experience with and a strong commitment to public service. Preferred: Familiarity with emerging electronic resources standards such as SUSHI and COUNTER; Experience working with vendors; Demonstrated record of ongoing professional development. Salary and Benefits: Appointments will be made at the Librarian I (entry-level) or Librarian II level. Appointment level and salary are based on qualifications and experience. Minimum salary for Librarian I is $42,000. Librarians are members of the General Faculty and are non-tenured. The benefits package includes 21 days vacation, 12 paid holidays, 12 days sick leave, health/dental insurance options and retirement options including TIAA/CREF. Relocation allowance is supported by the Price Gilbert, Jr. Charitable Fund. Visit the Georgia Tech Human Resources http://www.ohr.gatech.edu/ page to view the benefits package. Environment: The Georgia Institute of Technology, with nearly 20,000 faculty, students, and staff and over $350 million per year in research activity, is one of the nation's outstanding public universities with nationally recognized programs in science and engineering. The Georgia Tech Library and Information Center, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, is central to the Institute's instructional and research programs. The Library was awarded the 2007 Association of College and Research Libraries' Excellence in Academic Libraries Award. Application Process: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates are urged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. Employment is contingent on proof of the legal right to work in the United States and completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of 5 references to: Sharon Baines, SPHR, HR Officer, Library and Information Center, 704 Cherry Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30332-0900; [log in to unmask] _________________________________________________________________ Visit Chronicle Careers at http://chronicle.com/jobs/ _________________________________________________________________ Copyright 2007 by The Chronicle of Higher Education