Electronic Resources Librarian, Eli M. Oboler Library (4511)

Electronic Resources Librarian, Eli M. Oboler Library (4511)

Posting Number: req519
12 Month, Full-Time
Faculty Non-Tenure Track
Library Admin
Pocatello - Main

Primary Purpose
Performs primary management and troubleshooting of the Library's licensed electronic resources, such as eBooks, ejournals and databases (e.g. EBSCOhost, LexisNexis, etc.). Provides library instruction, and is a subject bibliographer.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitates trial, and performs access, maintenance and troubleshooting duties for the library's electronic resources.
• Gathers, maintains and reports key metrics (including usage, cost comparison, etc.) for quarterly and periodic reports.
• Works collaboratively with library systems department staff to establish and maintain access to electronic resources by all authorized means, including by proxy server.
• Maintains effective relations with the providers of the library's electronic resources.
• Identifies emerging trends, technologies and best practices in electronic resources management that have the potential for new and improved library services.
• Supervises student assistant worker.
• Serves as a member of the Library's Database Evaluation and Selection Committee (DESC).
• Serves as a bibliographer to designated academic departments and oversees the selection of materials in assigned subject areas.
• Assists in collection development and evaluation; monitors pertinent portions of the acquisitions budget.
• Works to develop and maintain good relations with faculty members.
• Participates in professional activities, including university and library committees and task forces, and attends professional meetings.
• Participates in the Library's instruction program.
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires an MLS, M.L.I.S. or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program by date of hire.
• Experience in the management of a library's licensed electronic resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the management of the Library's licensed electronic resources life-cycle within an academic setting.
• Familiarity with issues related to the management of electronic resources, including ever-changing electronic publishing environment, copyright and intellectual property rights, acquisitions and cataloging principles, usage data, and remote access issues.
• Experience working with publishers and vendors of electronic resources.

Apply online at https://isu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=519

Please submit the following documents with your application:
Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List with contact information for three (3) professional references, Unofficial Transcript (official transcript will be required of the successful candidate).

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by July 21, 2017. However, the position will remain open until filled. Approved salary is $46,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. Includes a competitive benefits package. Offers of employment may be conditional pending successful completion of a background investigation.

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