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POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Montana State University http://www.lib.montana.edu/ Title: Electronic Resources Librarian Salary: $43,000; Assistant Professor, tenure track, 12 month position; TIAA-CREF; health & life insurance, 21 days annual leave Preferred Start Date: September 1, 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter Position Description: MSU Libraries seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian who is responsible for managing and negotiating subscriptions to electronic resources. This position provides leadership and expertise in the evaluation, selection, promotion, and accessibility of electronic resources, especially serials. This person will work with OpenURL linking technologies, budgeting, and consortia agreements. The Electronic Resources Librarian is a member of the Information Resources Development Team and collaborates with library staff and faculty as well as faculty across campus. Additional opportunities may include staff supervision, liaison responsibilities, reference desk, and instruction duties. Library faculty are expected to meet the research and service requirements for promotion and tenure. We seek an innovative, detail-oriented, dynamic individual who can provide leadership in planning, organizing, implementing, and supporting ongoing access to electronic resources within the Libraries and the University. Description Of MSU: Montana State University, the state's land-grant institution, is located at Bozeman in the beautiful Gallatin Valley of southwestern Montana, 90 miles north of Yellowstone National Park. The University has an enrollment of over 12,000 students and an emphasis in agriculture, engineering, and the sciences. MSU has 14 doctoral programs, 40 masters programs, and is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as one of 96 top tier universities with very high research activity. Description Of MSU Libraries: Montana State University Libraries is committed to providing and promoting information resources to ensure student and faculty success. We value team-work, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our librarians are leaders in university affairs as well as within state, regional, and national library communities. The MSU Libraries plays an integral role in the teaching, research, and outreach missions of the University. With 21 faculty and professionals, 31 staff, and 27 student employees, we are committed to providing optimal information access and delivery through both traditional and electronic formats to patrons on and off-campus. The Libraries' collections include over 730,000 volumes, 9,700 serial subscriptions, and nearly 7,000 DVDs and videos. The Libraries is positioned to continue to move forward in a dynamic electronic, team-oriented environment. Qualifications: Required - * Masters degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited graduate program. * Demonstrated familiarity with electronic serial linking technologies. * Demonstrated analytical, organizational, time, and project management skills. * Knowledge of vendors, publishers, and library consortia. Preferred - * Experience managing electronic resources. * Experience in academic libraries. * Experience with subscription vendors (e.g. EBSCO, Blackwell, etc.). * Familiarity with EDI and electronic resources management technologies. * Experience with budgeting and serials invoicing. * Experience with negotiation contracts and licenses. * Familiarity using relational databases. The successful candidate will: * Have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to excellent customer service; * Have an understanding of the current and emerging trends and issues in collection development, acquisitions, and academic libraries; * Have the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. To Apply: Applications must include: * a letter addressing each of the above qualifications, * a curriculum vitae, * the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 to 5 current professional references, including the capacity in which they have worked with you. Send applications to: [log in to unmask] or Electronic Resources Librarian Search Committee, Office of the Dean, MSU Libraries, P.O. Box 173320, Bozeman, MT 59717-3320. Electronic submittals are accepted but must be followed with a signed letter of application/cover letter mailed to the address listed above. Further Info. Questions? Call (406) 994-3119 or email [log in to unmask] Deadline: Screening will begin June 2, 2008 and continue until the position is filled ADA/EO/AA/Veterans Preference. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans and certain eligible relatives of veterans. MSU makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. To claim veteran's preference or request accommodation, contact Affirmative Action, Montana Hall, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717 [(406) 994-2042; TDD: (406) 994-4191].