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<BR>> Electronic Resources/Collection Development Librarian<BR>> <BR>> The University of South Alabama Biomedical Library is seeking a <BR>> motivated, energetic librarian to manage electronic resources and <BR>> coordinate acquisition/cataloging and collection development of print <BR>> and electronic resources in the Biomedical Library. This is a <BR>> tenure-track faculty position with rank at the instructor or assistant <BR>> librarian level, depending on qualifications and reports to the <BR>> Assistant Director for Collection Management.<BR>> <BR>> • Required<BR>> ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; Excellent oral and written <BR>> communication skills; Strong service orientation<BR>> <BR>> • Preferred<BR>> Candidates with any combination of these qualifications: Demonstrated <BR>> experience/interest in medical information; electronic resource <BR>> management experience; acquisition and cataloging experience, preferably <BR>> with the National Library of Medicine classification system; <BR>> demonstrated knowledge of scientific research process, scholarly <BR>> communication, and copyright and intellectual property issues; <BR>> negotiating electronic licenses; excellent judgment and decision-making <BR>> skills; familiarity and facility in working with vagaries of digital <BR>> media; ability to adhere to rigorous accuracy and thoroughness <BR>> requirements; ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly; <BR>> flexibility to work independently and as part of a team; and computer <BR>> skills in integrated library systems, database systems, word processing, <BR>> and spreadsheets, as well as comfort in dealing with a variety of <BR>> changes in systems licensed for users.<BR>> <BR>> Principal Responsibilities:<BR>> • Acquires non-serial materials<BR>> • Manages monograph approval plan<BR>> • Identifies and downloads or creates descriptive cataloging for <BR>> monographs, verifying and/or supplying appropriate subject headings, and <BR>> NLM classification; uses Voyager, OCLC, WordCat, NLM Authority codes, <BR>> and other systems to accomplish these tasks within established <BR>> guidelines. Works on special projects to add or enhance existing records<BR>> • Withdraws library materials, suppresses records, etc.<BR>> • Administers library electronic journal management system and maintains <BR>> the library’s electronic book web page, updating, developing, and <BR>> loading information as needed.<BR>> • Reviews licenses for electronic resources (books, journals, databases)<BR>> • Maintains, updates and analyzes annual journal and electronic resource <BR>> usage statistics<BR>> • Chairs Electronic Resource Committee; coordinates collection development<BR>> • Compiles collection analyses, working with department liaisons<BR>> • Participates in Reference Desk coverage and weekend rotations<BR>> <BR>> Additional Responsibilities:<BR>> • Participates in Library faculty planning and evaluation of library <BR>> services and resources<BR>> • Professional development activities including: research and <BR>> publication, professional continuing education, professional service, <BR>> and other activities that support the University, its libraries and the <BR>> profession<BR>> • Achieves and maintains membership in the Medical Library Association’s <BR>> Academy of Health Information Professionals<BR>> • Serves as liaison to one or more departments of the College of <BR>> Medicine, Nursing or Allied Health Professions<BR>> • Other duties as assigned<BR>> <BR>> Salary/Benefits<BR>> Salary range: $40,000-$46,000, based on qualifications. The University <BR>> of South Alabama has excellent benefits including: 8+ holidays, 20 <BR>> vacations days/year; life, health and disability insurance, state <BR>> retirement plan and other retirement options <BR>> (http://www.southalabama.edu/humanresources/staffbenefits1.html#healthinsurance) <BR>> <BR>> EEOC/AA/MFD<BR>> <BR>> Review of applications will begin March 1, 2008, and applications will <BR>> be accepted until the position is filled. Submit letter of application, <BR>> resume, and the names and contact information for at least three <BR>> references to:<BR>> <BR>> Jie Li<BR>> Biomedical Library, CBBL 324<BR>> University of South Alabama<BR>> 307 University Blvd.<BR>> Mobile, AL 36688<BR>> Phone: (251) 460-6890<BR>> Fax: (251) 460-6958<BR>> jli@jaguar1.usouthal.edu<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> _______________________________________________<BR>> misbus mailing list<BR>> To submit, send mail to: misbus@medinfo.mlanet.org<BR>> To unsubscribe or change your options go to: http://medinfo.mlanet.org/mailman/listinfo/misbus_medinfo.mlanet.org<BR><br /><hr />Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your "fix". <a href='http://www.msnmobilefix.com/Default.aspx' target='_new'>Check it out.</a></body>
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