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The University of Tennessee Libraries 
Faculty Vacancy Announcements

The University of Tennessee Libraries' invites applications for the position
of Electronic Resources Specialist. This position provides leadership for
the process of investigating, negotiating, and licensing electronic
resources in a team environment where the life cycle of electronic resources
is managed. The Electronic Resources Specialist supervises one FTE staff
position and reports to the Head of Electronic Resources and Serials
Management. Responsibilities include investigating and comparing vendor
products and offers, establishing and maintaining effective vendor
relations, negotiating and documenting license terms and pricing, and
collaborating in the management of the Serials Solutions electronic
resources management system. Required Qualifications: Master's degree from
an ALA-accredited program. Professional experience with academic online
resources and services. Basic understanding of publisher's licensing and
business models. Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication
skills, analytical problem solving skills, and initiative. Strong
organizational skills and the ability to respond effectively to changing
needs and priorities. Knowledge of copyright policies and intellectual
property issues in academic institutions. Demonstrated experience using
Microsoft Excel. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience of
success in negotiating. Experience in licensing of electronic resources,
including reviewing, negotiating, analyzing, or drafting license agreements.
Experience in contract administration. Experience with vendors and content
providers, including subscription agents, publishers, and library consortia.
Serials and electronic resources experience in a large academic or research
library. Knowledge of copyright and fair use issues raised in licensing
media resources, including video, audio, and images. Experience with a
business management software program, such as SAP, and database management
programs, such as Microsoft Access. Supervisory experience. Additional
information about this position and the UT community is available at
http://www.lib.utk.edu/employ/faculty/erms.html.  The University of
Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in
the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All
qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental
disability, or covered veteran status. 

 

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Libraries seeks a creative,
service-oriented librarian to be the subject liaison to the Departments of
English and Theatre. Subject liaisons at the University of Tennessee
Libraries are the formal mechanism that connects the library faculty with
the academic departments. The Humanities Services Librarian will serve as a
partner in the teaching and research missions of the University by
establishing collaborative relationships with faculty and students, building
and curating collections in relevant formats, providing instruction to
undergraduate and graduate students, and providing general and specialized
research assistance in a variety of contexts. In addition, the Humanities
Services Librarian will collaborate with special collections staff to engage
in instruction in the use of special collections material, and liaise with
faculty and students who might benefit from work with primary source
materials in manuscript, print, image, and other forms. The librarian
interacts with campus groups, providing leadership related to scholarly
communication, the use of emerging technologies, assessment, and diversity.
Research and publication are expectations for this tenure-track position.
The successful candidate will embrace change as an exciting challenge in the
pursuit of excellent library service. Required Qualifications: ALA
accredited master's degree. Experience or coursework in reference services
and a demonstrated interest in instruction. Knowledge of information
resources for Theatre and English, including an understanding of scholarly
publishing trends. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills paired
with a strong service orientation. Demonstrated understanding of technology
applications in a library setting, such as learning management systems or
web-based subject guides. Commitment to research and creative achievement in
a tenure track faculty position. Evidence of the ability to work collegially
in a team environment accompanied by initiative, self-direction, and
commitment to creativity and innovation. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced
degree in a relevant subject area. Teaching experience and evidence of
success in the design and use of instructional materials. Experience as a
liaison librarian for English and/or Theatre. Experience or coursework in
special collections or archives. Collection development experience.
Professional library experience. Additional information about this position
and the UT community is available at
http://www.lib.utk.edu/employ/faculty/humanities.html. The University of
Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in
the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All
qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental
disability, or covered veteran status. 

 

The University of Tennessee Libraries invites applications for the Modern
Political Archivist. We are seeking an organized, goal-oriented, and
creative professional to process and manage the collections. This non-tenure
track faculty position is in the Special Collections department, a
service-oriented team that provides access to rare and unique primary
materials in support of the research community. Required Qualifications:
Master's degree from an ALA accredited program. Knowledge of current issues
and trends in archival practices. Demonstrated knowledge of the principles,
practices, and techniques of archival descriptive standards such as Encoded
Archival Description (EAD). Familiarity with preservation practices.
Understanding of digital projects and digitization standards. Evidence of
strong technical and computer skills. Excellent organizational,
interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to thrive in a highly
collaborative environment and work independently. Commitment to providing
quality service. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in archives or special
collections. Experience with Archivist's Toolkit. Familiarity with one or
more metadata standards such as MODS, METS, Dublin Core, DACS, and OAI_PMH.
Familiarity with html and css. Coursework in political science. Project
management experience and demonstrated leadership skills. Experience
providing reference services. Additional information about this position and
the UT community is available at
http://www.lib.utk.edu/employ/faculty/mpa.html. The University of Tennessee
is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the
provision of its education and employment programs and services. All
qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental
disability, or covered veteran status.