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Mississippi State University Libraries
Assistant Professor/Electronic Resources Librarian
The Mississippi State University Libraries provide their community of
users an ongoing, creative, and technologically advanced library program
and is currently seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to serve as a
member of a dynamic Technical Services team committed to the successful
management of the Libraries' collection of electronic resources.
Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of Electronic
Resources, the essential duties and responsibilities include
collaboration with relevant personnel and departments in the management
of electronic resources, with an emphasis on cataloging; collaborates
with cataloging and participates in cataloging department special
projects; activates and authenticates electronic journal access,
including the resolution of access problems; assists in maintaining the
Electronic Resource Management system; assists with procedures
pertaining to the processing of invoices for electronic resources;
participates in the license review process for electronic resources;
serves on library committees, including the Electronic Resources
Evaluation committee; participates in appropriate collection development
activities as a library liaison to one or more academic departments;
meets library and university requirements for promotion and tenure in
the areas of librarianship, research, service and collegiality.
Minimum Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS/MLIS; at least two (2)
years’ experience in an academic library and knowledge of current trends
in the management and access of electronic resources.
Preferred Qualifications: Additional graduate degree; previous library
experience working with electronic resources or cataloging; experience
with the acquisition, cataloging, and/or serials modules of the
SirsiDynix Workflows integrated library system; experience in serials
cataloging (print and electronic) including OCLC Connexion, AACR2,
CONSER, and RDA; experience with EBSCO management products; familiarity
with link resolvers, ERMS and other library technologies related to
e-resource management and access; and experience working with vendors
and subscription agents.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of current trends in the
management and access of electronic resources; experience with an
automated library system; working knowledge of proxy services, ERM tools
and the setup and troubleshooting for access to online journals and
databases; strong analytical and organizational skills as well as
effective interpersonal, collegial and communication skills (both oral
and written); ability to set and adjust priorities and workflow in a
dynamic and changing environment and accept new challenges in order to
realize departmental and library goals; ability to work independently as
well as part of a team; ability to carry out professional research and
service necessary to meet library and university requirements for
promotion and tenure.
Send application packet including a letter of interest, a complete
resume or curriculum vita and names/addresses/phone numbers/email
addresses of at least three professional references to Ms. Debra
Fairbrother, Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Mississippi State
University Libraries, P.O. Box 5408, Mississippi State, MS 39762.
Applicants must complete the Personal Data Information form online @
www.jobs.msstate.edu.
PARF #7225
Mary Ann Jones, MLIS
Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Electronic Resources
Mississippi State University Libraries
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(662) 325-4619
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