Electronic Resources Librarian
Reporting
to the Director, Collection Management, the Electronic Resources Librarian is a
key member of the department and supervises 3 FTEs. He/she also serves on the
Library’s management team.
The
Electronic Resources Librarian maintains and updates electronic resource
holdings using Serials Solutions or a similar electronic resource management
system (ERMS), a proxy server and customized vendor interfaces. He/she will
need to effectively troubleshoot access and content-related issues with
aggregators, vendors and publishers.
Additionally,
the Electronic Resources Librarian oversees the Library’s document
delivery services.
Qualifications:
Masters degree from an ALA-accredited institution. Three to five years academic
library experience in a professional position working in electronic resources
and/or serials management required. Strong knowledge of link resolver
technology (preferably Serials
Solutions)
and relational databases a must. Understanding of scholarly publishing,
copyright and electronic resource licensing desirable. Must have an
understanding of COUNTER compliant usage statistics, be familiar with digital
library tools and standards (XML, HTML, OpenURL, DOI, RSS, Library 2.0, etc.),
and have an understanding of open access and open source related issues.
Solid
experience independently supervising a library service/function required.
Experience working on projects and teams will be expected.
Effective
oral and written communication skills necessary. Must have a strong commitment
to service.
The
Scott Memorial Library is a unit of Academic & Instructional Support &
Resources (AISR), which is focused on the development and transmission of
knowledge resources for the University and its hospitals. AISR develops
educational software, manages three public access computer labs, media
production services and has responsibility for the learning infrastructure of
the University. Please visit JEFFLINE, AISR’s knowledge management
resource, at http://jeffline.jefferson.edu
for more information.
Located
in the center of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is comprised of:
Jefferson Medical College (one of the ten oldest and largest medical colleges
in the country), Jefferson College of Graduate Studies (offering masters and
doctoral programs in biomedical sciences and public health), and Jefferson
College of Health Professions (offering programs in nursing, pharmacy, physical
and occupation therapy, and lab sciences). Its main campus includes
Salary
maximum: $60,000. Excellent benefits package.
Please
send a letters of nomination or application to:
James
Wooten, M.B.A.
Scott
Memorial Library
Telephone:
215-503-8848
E-mail:
James.Wooten@jefferson.edu