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Electronic
Resources/Collection Development Librarian
The University
of South Alabama Biomedical Library
is seeking a motivated, energetic librarian to manage electronic
resources and coordinate acquisition/cataloging and collection
development of print and electronic resources in the Biomedical Library.
This is a tenure-track faculty position with rank at the instructor or
assistant librarian level, depending on qualifications and reports to the
Assistant Director for Collection Management.
• Required
ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; Excellent oral and written
communication skills; Strong service orientation
• Preferred
Candidates with any combination of these qualifications: Demonstrated
experience/interest in medical information; electronic resource
management experience; acquisition and cataloging experience, preferably
with the National Library of Medicine classification system; demonstrated
knowledge of scientific research process, scholarly communication, and
copyright and intellectual property issues; negotiating electronic
licenses; excellent judgment and decision-making skills; familiarity and
facility in working with vagaries of digital media; ability to adhere to
rigorous accuracy and thoroughness requirements; ability to learn new
systems and procedures quickly; flexibility to work independently and as
part of a team; and computer skills in integrated library systems,
database systems, word processing, and spreadsheets, as well as comfort
in dealing with a variety of changes in systems licensed for users.
Principal Responsibilities:
• Acquires non-serial materials
• Manages monograph approval plan
• Identifies and downloads or creates descriptive cataloging for
monographs, verifying and/or supplying appropriate subject headings, and
NLM classification; uses Voyager, OCLC, WordCat, NLM Authority codes, and
other systems to accomplish these tasks within established guidelines.
Works on special projects to add or enhance existing records
• Withdraws library materials, suppresses records, etc.
• Administers library electronic journal management system and maintains
the library’s electronic book web page, updating, developing, and loading
information as needed.
• Reviews licenses for electronic resources (books, journals, databases)
• Maintains, updates and analyzes annual journal and electronic resource
usage statistics
• Chairs Electronic Resource Committee; coordinates collection
development
• Compiles collection analyses, working with department liaisons
• Participates in Reference Desk coverage and weekend rotations
Additional Responsibilities:
• Participates in Library faculty planning and evaluation of library
services and resources
• Professional development activities including: research and
publication, professional continuing education, professional service, and
other activities that support the University, its libraries and the
profession
• Achieves and maintains membership in the Medical Library Association’s
Academy of Health Information Professionals
• Serves as liaison to one or more departments of the College of Medicine,
Nursing or Allied Health Professions
• Other duties as assigned
Salary/Benefits
Salary range: $40,000-$46,000, based on qualifications. The University of
South Alabama has excellent benefits including: 8+ holidays, 20 vacations
days/year; life, health and disability insurance, state retirement plan
and other retirement options ( http://www.southalabama.edu/humanresources/staffbenefits1.html#healthinsurance)
EEOC/AA/MFD
Review of applications will begin March 1, 2008, and applications will be
accepted until the position is filled. Submit letter of application,
resume, and the names and contact information for at least three
references to:
Jie Li
Biomedical Library, CBBL 324
University of South Alabama
307 University Blvd.
Mobile, AL
36688
Phone: (251) 460-6890
Fax: (251) 460-6958
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