Position: Electronic Resources Acq Lib'n (reposted)

[Julie Blake <julie.blake@jhu.edu>]

*Please excuse cross-posting*

Johns Hopkins University Sheridan Libraries Electronic Resources 
Acquisitions Librarian Salary range: $42,500 - $55,000

Electronic Resources Acquisitions Librarian position offers an 
opportunity for an energetic, service oriented librarian with 
strong communications skills to work in a collegial, team 
environment managing the Library's subscription based electronic 
resources. Reporting to the Acquisitions Coordinator, the 
position:

* establishes professional relationships and communications with 
vendors, publishers and consortia, researching and assessing 
products, offers, and services

* negotiates license agreements and costs in coordination with 
University Purchasing and Legal Counsel to obtain the best 
possible terms and conditions

* provides electronic resource acquisition and subscription 
renewal, establishing trials and pilots when appropriate

* troubleshoots access, maintenance, and other performance issues 
related to electronic resources

* assists in maintenance of link resolver software and the ERM, 
tracking new software features and upgrades

* designs cost efficient, effective workflows, documenting them 
in procedures

* prepares management reports in support of collection 
development needs

* actively communicates licensing and electronic resources best 
practices with library departments to promote mutual 
understanding of issues related to electronic resources 
procurement, access, and workflows.

For information on the Sheridan Libraries, please visit 
http://www.library.jhu.edu/.  The Sheridan Libraries are strongly 
committed to diversity.  A strategic goal of the Libraries is to 
toward achieving diversity when recruiting new and promoting 
existing staff.

Qualifications

Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Solid experience negotiating and 
monitoring license agreements for electronic resources.

Demonstrated experience working with vendors of information 
resources and the publishing industry. Knowledge of acquisitions 
business practices, including copyright, Intellectual Property, 
and licensing terms/issues in a networked environment.

Knowledge of link resolver software, electronic resource 
management, and integrated library systems.

Ability to work collaboratively with many colleagues both 
internally and externally.  Excellent interpersonal, oral and 
written communication skills essential.  Strong analytical and 
problem-solving skills. Commitment to using new technology to 
advance work goals and to enhance service.  Ability to balance 
priorities and meet deadlines to ensure that departmental and 
library goals are realized. Solid organizational skills.

Flexibility and initiative.  Enthusiasm for an innovative, 
evolving environment. Commitment to professional growth and 
development.

Preferred:  Three or more years of electronic resources 
experience in a large academic or public library.

Visit http://jobs.jhu.edu/ to complete an online application and 
use the Search Jobs/Career Cart feature to apply for position # 
36438.

When submitting resume, please include the names of three 
references on cover letter.  We offer a competitive salary and 
generous benefits, including tuition remission, multiple options 
for retirement plans, same-sex domestic partner benefits, in a 
smoke free/drug free environment. AA/EOE

Julie C. Blake
Acquisitions Coordinator
Sheridan Libraries, Johns Hopkins University
Ph: 410-516-8331
Fax: 410-516-8928
julie.blake@jhu.edu