California Digital Library -- Electronic Resource Analyst

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From: Jacqueline Wilson <Jacqueline.Wilson@ucop.edu>

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CALIFORNIA DIGITAL LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
ELECTRONIC RESOURCE ANALYST
Salary: $53,136 - $74,352 (Minimum of Range - Midpoint of Range)
Job #: 20080168
Close Date: 06/19/2008

The California Digital Library (CDL) invites applications for the 
position of Electronic Resource Analyst. The position offers a 
leadership opportunity to provide systemwide services in a 
world-renown public university. The California Digital Library, a 
unit of the University of California Office of the President, was 
established in 1997 to support the assembly and creative use of 
the world's scholarship and knowledge for the University of 
California libraries and the communities they serve.  In so 
doing, it directly supports UC's mission of teaching, research, 
and public service.  The CDL comprises five distinctive programs 
emphasizing the development and management of digital 
collections, innovation in scholarly publishing, and the 
long-term preservation of digital information.  More information 
about the CDL is available at:  http://www.cdlib.org/index.html 
<http://www.cdlib.org/index.html>

Working under the direction of the Director, Collections, the 
incumbent has primary responsibility for leading the California 
Digital Library's (CDL) development of technical standards and 
policy pertaining to licensed resources and for ensuring that 
licensed resources possess superior functionality that meets the 
educational and research needs of UC students and faculty.  As 
part of this responsibility, the incumbent chairs the CDL 
committee that prioritizes and resolves technical issues with 
vendors, pursues desired enhancements, and builds and maintains 
positive relationships with vendor technical and product 
development staff.  The incumbent is also responsible for 
managing the CDL's Resource Liaison Program, recruiting and 
working closely with over 100 UC campus librarians on vendor 
issues and ongoing management of licensed electronic resources. 
Lastly, the incumbent is a key participant in the integration of 
online collections into the CDL service infrastructure and in 
delivering user services in support of the CDL.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* Master's Degree in Library and Information Sciences or a 
related subject specialty, or an equivalent combination of 
education and experience.

* At least three years of experience working with online 
resources in a library or vendor setting; experience working with 
electronic resources in an academic library preferred.

* Expert understanding of underlying technical aspects of 
electronic resources design, access and use, including database 
structures, user interfaces, indexing, search algorithms, browser 
technologies, authentication technologies, and link resolvers.

* Strong working knowledge of library technical standards such as 
MARC, openURL, Z39.50, COUNTER, and SUSHI.

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the 
ability to research complex technical problems, determine the 
nature or source of the problem, and identify and recommend 
solutions.

* Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the 
ability to effectively convey and explain detailed technical 
information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

* Strong interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability 
to tactfully deal with diverse people, situations and ideas.

* Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills, and proven 
ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

* Ability to handle difficult situations under pressure, balance 
competing priorities, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced 
environment.

* Experience with creating and carrying out group training or 
teaching activities.

* Proficiency with HTML and web authoring tools such as HTML, 
browsers and Dreamweaver.

* Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software and 
experience in effectively using Word, Excel and PowerPoint to 
create documents, reports and presentations.

* Working knowledge and understanding of the University of 
California's mission, organizational structures, operations, 
programs, and policies (preferred).

The University of California (UC), one of the largest and most 
acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is 
dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. 
The UC Office of the President is the corporate headquarters to 
the ten campuses, five medical centers and two Department of 
Energy National Labs and enrolls premier students from 
California, the nation, and the world.  University benefits 
include medical, dental and vision insurance effective on the 
first day of employment, a generous sick, vacation and paid 
holiday program, an excellent retirement savings and investment 
plan, and more.

HOW TO APPLY:  For a complete job description or to apply for 
this position, please click here 
<https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52377> Please 
be prepared to attach your resume and cover letter as part of the 
application process.

University of California is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative 
Action employer.

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