Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006

From: Sandra Shropshire (Univ. of Idaho)

Subject: Position Announcement





IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN



The Idaho State University Eli M. Oboler Library is seeking an

Electronic Resources Librarian. The position is a full time,

tenure-track position, and reports to the Associate University Librarian



for Technical Services. The position performs primary management of the

library's electronic resources, and performs other duties expected of

all library faculty, including instruction and bibliographic work.

Responsibilities: Performs access, renewal and maintenance duties for

the Library's electronic resources, and those duties required to

guarantee continuing access to these resources; Participates in initial

license review for electronic resources. Determines permissible use

parameters and makes recommendations on license acceptance; Maintains

linking capabilities and public use information for electronic resources



via the Library's Integrated Library System and/or its Electronic

Resources Management System consistent with Library policy.; Maintains

the Library's license and documentation file for its electronic

resources. Recommends policies and/or procedures for improvement,

maintenance, etc. of same.; Works collaboratively with Library Systems

Department staff to establish and maintain access to electronic

resources by all authorized means, including by proxy server.; Manages

resource trials and maintains statistical data related to the use of the



Library's electronic resources as part of the selection and

evaluation/assessment processes.; Serves as a member of the Library's

Database Evaluation and Selection Committee (DESC).; Under the general

coordination of the Associate University Librarian, 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 the Library's Instruction program by

teaching a minimum of 25 hours per year.; Performs other

responsibilities and duties as assigned by supervisor and the University



Librarian. ; Participates in professional activities, including

university and Library committees and task forces, and attendance at

professional meetings.



Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS from an ALA-accredited

program.; Three years professional experience in an academic library.;

Demonstrated experience in the management of electronic resources within



an academic setting, including knowledge of issues and practices related



to the dissemination of electronic information, i.e., copyright and

intellectual property rights.; Demonstrated ability to manage multiple

tasks and to work cooperatively with library staff members.;Excellent

communication skills in both written and oral English.



Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing an Electronic Resources

Management System and in utilizing the staff functions of an Integrated

Library System.; Knowledge of basic cataloging principles.; Experience

working with publishers and vendors of electronic resources.



Minimum Salary: $38,000 to $40,000; 12-month contract. Faculty

appointment, tenure-track. Competitive benefit package.



Applications should include a letter of interest, a resume, and contact

information of five professional references. Position is open until

filled. Review of applications begins July 17, 2006. Complete

application packages should be sent to:

Office of Human Resources

Electronic Resources Librarian Search

Idaho State University

Campus Box 8107

Pocatello, ID 83209-8107

Idaho State University: http//www.isu.edu Eli M Oboler Library:

http://www.isu.edu/library/

Idaho State University is an AA/EEO employer