Electronic Resources Librarian, Appalachian State University (Boone, NC)

The University Libraries at Appalachian State University seeks a proactive and creative Electronic Resources Librarian to join the Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) team to support our electronic resources in the areas of troubleshooting, budget management, resource usage analysis, and license review. This position supervises two staff members in the Electronic Resources unit. This position reports to the RAM Coordinator (Head of Technical Services) and will work closely with the Lead Acquisitions Librarian. We seek to recruit and retain a talented and diverse faculty. Candidates who are members of underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

For a complete job description and application procedures see, https://hr.appstate.edu/employment/faculty-vacancies/1079.

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Digital Scholarship Librarian, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

Responsibilities: Provide leadership for open scholarship, scholarly identities, research metrics, as well as open access publishing.  Serve as the lead librarian for open educational resources (OER) support, including supervision of the open textbook grant program.  Participate in development of a new Digital Scholarship Center as part of the UW Libraries 2018-2022 Strategic Plan.  Collaborate closely with library and university faculty and departments (including the Office of Research & Economic Development, the Honors College, and the Office of Graduate Education) to identify opportunities for open scholarship.  Support the digital communications requirements of the university’s undergraduate curriculum.  Coordinate with library systems staff and university IT to identify and support digital platforms related to student and/or faculty scholarship.  Provide training on open scholarship for librarians, staff, faculty and students.

This position reports to the Assistant Dean of Education and Research Services.

UW Libraries are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from minority candidates, candidates with disabilities, and those with experience working in a multicultural environment. Diversity resources for the University of Wyoming and the community of Laramie can be found at http://www.uwyo.edu/diversity/resources/. For more information on UW Libraries, please visit https://www.uwyo.edu/libraries/

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.  Apply online at the following link:https://uwyo.taleo.net/careersection/00_ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=18000057&tz=GMT-07%3A00

Head of Electronic Resources & Serials, Santa Clara University

Join the Library leadership team at Santa Clara University in a key position managing electronic resources and serials at an award-winning, comprehensive Jesuit university located in California’s vibrant Silicon Valley. Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Collections & Scholarly Communication, the Head of Electronic Resources & Serials provides leadership in the procurement, assessment and management of print and electronic continuing resources, including individual and package subscriptions, streaming services and demand-driven acquisitions for e-books. This position supervises two full-time staff and serves on our Library Management Council, providing input and direction into the strategic growth of the Library. Two critical areas of responsibility for this position are the review of vendor licenses and providing data for the ongoing assessment of subscriptions.

Why Santa Clara University?

You will be joining a dynamic, service-oriented team committed to developing a vibrant and vital center for learning, inspiring both intellectual pursuits and community engagement. Santa Clara University Library is situated in our state-of-the-art Learning Commons on a beautiful campus located in one of the most diverse areas of the United States. We recently earned U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 top ranked regional university in the western United States and our Library was awarded ACRL’s 2017 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award for our innovative climate of program and service delivery.

Learn more about this position, our institution, and how to apply at https://jobs.scu.edu/postings/8087. Applications received by February 8, 2019 will receive first consideration.

Discovery and Electronic Resources Librarian, Loyola Notre Dame Library (Baltimore, MD)

The Loyola Notre Dame Library seeks a flexible, innovative librarian with electronic resource management experience to join our Acquisitions unit. The Discovery and Electronic Resources Librarian will manage the life cycle of electronic resources and work collaboratively with units throughout the Library and with University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) colleagues to provide accurate access to electronic content and improved discoverability for users. Under the supervision of the Acquisitions and Resource Management Librarian, the successful candidate will be a creative problem solver and proactively incorporate new and emerging practices and technology into the electronic resources environment. The Discovery and Electronic Resources Librarian will be a continuous learner who applies expertise developed through work experience and professional development opportunities.

An ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science is required, but applicants with degree in hand by June 2019 will be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled.

The full job description is available on the LNDL website at https://www.lndl.org/about/employment-opportunities.

Metadata Librarian (Knowledge Analyst) – Federal Reserve Board, Washington, DC

The Research Library at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is seeking an experienced Metadata Librarian (within the Knowledge Analyst job family).

The Federal Reserve Board is the central bank of the United States, and its mission is to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. As a Federal Reserve staff member, you will play an important role in accomplishing this mission. The Research Library, with a full-time staff of 16 librarians and 2 technicians, offers a full array of desktop and customized library services to the approximately 2,700 staff members at the Board.

The Metadata Librarian leads efforts to manage metadata necessary for the discovery, access, and stewardship of varied information collections and data resources that support the Federal Reserve Board’s mission. The librarian is responsible for the creation and management of descriptive metadata in multiple databases for diverse materials, including traditional print, serials, online resources, and datasets. As the subject matter expert, the incumbent will apply their in-depth knowledge of relevant standards, rules, and best practices to the creation, analysis, enrichment, normalization, and maintenance of metadata. The librarian will also use their metadata expertise to aid in collaborative, team-based efforts in the Research Library and throughout the Board to develop innovative discovery tools, further workflow automation, enrich the Board’s Subject Taxonomy, and enhance the institutional repository of Board research.

Applications are under review, so apply now!

For details on how to apply, please go here https://frbog.taleo.net/careersection/1/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=21251.

Associate Provost and Director of the Armacost Library & Learning Commons, The University of Redlands

The University of Redlands invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Provost and Director of the Armacost Library & Learning Commons. The Associate Provost/Director of the Library reports to the Provost, is responsible for Library budgetary, personnel, and supporting faculty librarians in curricular matters, and provides leadership and vision in fulfilling the mission and goals of the Library and University.

Confidential review of applications and nominations will begin immediately. While applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled, interested parties are encouraged to apply by January 27, 2019.

View the full position description: https://www.redlands.edu/human-resources/employment/associate-provost–director-of-the-armacost-library–learning-center—4216/

View the position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Assoc-Provost-and-Director-Armacost-Library-Learning-Commons.pdf

To apply online, go to: https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=su128

For more information or to make nominations, please contact:
Stephanie Fowler
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
530-677-9945
sfowler@summitsearchsolutions.com

Electronic Resources Librarian, Utah State University Libraries

Utah State University Libraries invites applications for a full-time, 12 month, tenure-track position of Electronic Resources Librarian. This position manages the Libraries’ collection of electronic resources and works collaboratively with stakeholders throughout the Library, University, and consortia as needed. The Libraries provide a combination of owned, subscribed, on­-demand, and Open Access materials through local and consortial arrangements. The Electronic Resources Librarian plays a key role in day-to-day operations by maintaining various points of access to these materials, including through local systems and vendor interfaces. This position provides leadership for navigating the complex, ever­-changing role of electronic resources and communicating those changes to the institution. A paraprofessional dedicated to electronic resources supports the work of this position as do a number of collegial and collaborative cross-functional committees. The position reports to the Head of Collection Management & Resource Sharing and is a tenure-track Assistant Librarian position with a scholarship requirement and generous support for presenting at professional conferences. The Electronic Resources Librarian is a 12-month position with an anticipated start date of May/June, 2019. 

The review date is January 17, 2019. Questions may be addressed to the search committee via Liz Woolcott, (liz.woolcott@usu.edu).

See the full listing and apply at: https://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=4090