Reference Electronic Resources Librarian
George Washington University, Washington, DC
Name: crutten@GWU.EDU
Date: 13 Jan 2006
Subject: [ERIL-L] Electronic Resource Postion at Gelman
Library-George Washington University
The George Washington University Gelman Library Systems announces a
search for a
Reference Electronic Resources Librarian
Position: Reference Electronic Resources Librarian
Library Assignment: Gelman Library System, Primary Location: Gelman
Library
Are you a Reference Librarian with an interest in doing more with
electronic databases? Are you interested in working with setting up
federated searching products to maximize patron efficiency? Do you
have an interest in the licensing work that goes into providing these
databases for patrons?
Then Gelman Library is looking for you. We seek a dynamic, forward
looking, collaborative and enthusiastic librarian to help provide a
collection for today’s and tomorrow’s students and faculty.
Primary Functions:
Serve as a member of the Electronic Resources team, with primary
responsibility for working with the Reference Department on maintaining
and developing the electronic Reference collection.
* As a member of the Reference Collection Development Group,
participate in identifying potential resources, budgeting, selecting,
and deciding on renewals and cancellations, coordinating trials and the
tracking and reporting of internal and external feedback.
* Coordinate with Acquisitions staff to order the databases.
Maintain vendor representative contacts. Perform initial license and
pricing negotiations with vendors and consortial partners.
* Ensure appropriate access to databases by coordinating with
the Library Information Technology and Cataloging departments, and with
local consortium staff (WRLC).
* Work with Reference Department to customize databases to
maximize usability for GW students and faculty.
* Provide email, telephone, and in-person troubleshooting support
patron and staff access to databases.
* Work with Reference Librarians, WRLC staff, and members of the
Electronic Resources team on federated searching capabilities to
maximize the effectiveness of these tools. Keep current on federated
searching technologies and advancements.
* Work with the Reference Library Manager to collect, analyze and
present usage statistics for these resources.
* Serve in Reference (desk service, research assistance
appointments, virtual reference, email reference, reference task
forces) approximately 10 hours/week.
* Serve as a member of the EndNote Support Group.
* Participate in departmental, team and library-wide activities.
* Serve on Library, University, and consortium
committees.
Supervision Exercised: None
Supervision Received: Serials and Electronic Resources Coordinator
Qualifications Required:
ALA-accredited MLS; Coursework or experience providing Reference
service; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Commitment
to learn and use emerging technologies in the provision of library
services; Ability to work effectively with co-workers in a
collaborative, team-based organization; Flexibility in adapting to
change; ability to apply systems thinking in problem-solving and
decision-making; Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with staff, faculty and students; Ability to take
initiative and work both independently and collaboratively throughout
the library system; Excellent analytical skills; Competency with
Windows applications including MS Office Word and EXCEL; Commitment to
continual professional development.
Qualifications Preferred:
Experience using Excel to manage budgets or usage statistics;
Experience evaluating electronic databases; Experience using EndNote.
Appointment Rank & Salary:
Appointment at the rank of Librarian I (minimum salary $42,000) or
Librarian II (minimum salary $45,000). Rank and salary based on
qualifications and experience.
Review of Applications:
Review of applications begins February 6, 2006 and will continue until
the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, resume,
and the names and addresses (email and paper) of three references to:
Emma Mosby
Manager, Gelman Library System Administrative Services
The Gelman Library Administration Office
The George Washington University
The Melvin Gelman Library
2130 H St, NW, Room 201
Washington, DC 20052
The George Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer.
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