Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2006

From: Mary Parker (Minitex)

Subject: Position Announcement





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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

or equivalent combination of advanced degree and relevant experience.

Experience: Minimum 2 years recent 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. Full-time, 12-month, academic/

professional position 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 UL208. Applications will be accepted until

position is 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

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN 55455-0439

612-624-1024 or 800-462-5348

fax 612-624-4508

m-park1@umn.edu