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Electronic Collections Coordinator - Collection Development Librarian --
Georgia Institute of Technology -- Georgia
Electronic Collections Coordinator - Collection Development Librarian
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;
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