[MNASIS-L] Position Announcement - Minnesota - MINITEX

[Janet M. Arth]

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NOTICE OF VACANCY

MINITEX ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN

MINITEX Library Information Network invites nominations and applications 
from dynamic, innovative professionals for the position of Electronic 
Resources Librarian.  The Electronic Resources Librarian will work with 
MINITEX staff and libraries in the MINITEX region to assist in the review, 
selection, licensing, and evaluation of electronic information resources 
from various vendors on behalf of participating libraries.  The incumbent 
will both lead and support collaborative acquisition and negotiation to 
achieve economies of scale for libraries.

MINITEX is a publicly supported network of libraries in Minnesota, North 
Dakota, and South Dakota, working cooperatively to improve library 
services.  MINITEX is a program of the Minnesota Higher Education Services 
Office and is located at the University of Minnesota.  MINITEX's mission is 
to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of participating libraries by 
expanding their access to information resources through conventional and 
innovative means.  MINITEX provides substantial opportunities for personal 
and professional development.

Responsibilities: Under the supervision of the MINITEX Associate Director 
of Electronic Resources, Reference Services & CE, the Electronic Resources 
Librarian is responsible for participating in identifying, evaluating, 
selecting, licensing, and promoting a wide variety of electronic resources 
for all types of libraries in the three-state MINITEX region.  Working 
closely with MINITEX Cooperative Purchasing and Electronic Resources 
Services staff, incumbent will plan and implement new offers, communicate 
with and act as a liaison between libraries and vendors, consult with and 
inform libraries regarding access to and delivery of electronic resources 
in a collaborative environment, collect and evaluate usage statistics, and 
assist libraries in use of electronic resources.  Travel to libraries 
throughout the 3-state region, as well as to conferences and regional 
meetings, is expected.  Commitment to professional growth and development 
of skills essential to maintaining a high level of professional proficiency 
are expected.  Establishing superb working relationships with colleagues 
and staff of participating libraries, vendors, and MINITEX is essential.

Required Qualifications:  Academic:  ALA-accredited master's degree in 
library science or foreign equivalent completed at the time of 
application.  Experience: Minimum 2 years professional library experience 
in reference, collection development, acquisitions, the publishing 
industry, or comparable environment; experience with computer applications 
in libraries; demonstrated organizational and project planning skills; 
ability to exercise initiative; ability to handle multiple priorities and 
projects; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex, 
changing environment; excellent oral and written communication and 
presentation skills; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work 
effectively with a diverse clientele; strong commitment to excellence in 
service; up-to-date knowledge of current practices in the field of 
electronic access to information; ability to travel.

Desired Qualifications: Successful experience negotiating and administering 
licenses or cooperative agreements for electronic resources; flexibility in 
adapting to rapid change; library consortium experience; experience in 
marketing information services; familiarity with using statistical data to 
facilitate decision making.

Appointment: Available immediately.  One or two full-time, 12-month, 
academic/professional positions at the Assistant Librarian rank.  MINITEX 
offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience but not less than 
$42,000, for this position.  Excellent benefits.

Application Requirements: Send a letter of application relating background 
to this job description, a detailed resume, and names, addresses, telephone 
numbers, and e-mail addresses of three references to: Libraries Human 
Resources Office, 499 Wilson Library, 309 19th Avenue South, University of 
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455-0414. Applications must include the 
position number UL170. Applications will be accepted until position(s) is 
(are) filled.  For more information, refer to 
http://www.minitex.umn.edu/employment.asp

The University of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Mary Parker, Associate Director
MINITEX Library Information Network
15 Andersen Library
222  21st  Avenue South       m-park1 at umn.edu
University of Minnesota       (612) 624-1024 or (800) 462-5348
Minneapolis, MN  55455-0439   fax (612) 624-4508