Job: Coordinator of Electronic Resources and Reference
Librarian
Duties/Description:
The Iwasaki Library at
talented and enthusiastic Coordinator of Electronic
Resources and Reference Librarian to join a creative and
dynamic team of professional librarians dedicated to the
development and delivery of high quality reference services
and instruction.
Reporting to the Assistant Director for Information
Services, the Coordinator of Electronic Resources will be
responsible for:
Developing and managing the electronic resources collection,
including database subscriptions, vendor negotiations, and
license agreements. Compiling use statistics and evaluating
database subscriptions.
Utilizing emerging technologies and training reference staff
in their use, in order to provide virtual reference service,
create research guides, and meet the changing research needs
of students and faculty.
Providing reference and research services during regularly
scheduled hours, including evenings and week-ends.
Developing and maintaining the library's web presence by
updating content, working with the College's web development
team and evaluating website design and usability.
Instructing students in library research and database skills
by teaching introductory, advanced and specialized group and
class sessions.
Serving as the library liaison to an academic department.
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS:
A Master's degree in Library Science or Library and
Information Science from an American Library
Association-accredited institution.
Experience managing electronic resources, including
licensing agreements.
Strong computer knowledge and experience in the application
of information technology.
Knowledge of web authoring tools.
Strong interest in web 2.0 technologies.
Excellent reference interview skills and interpersonal
communication skills.
At least one year of professional-level library reference
experience including some electronic resources management
responsibilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous teaching experience.
Knowledge of link resolvers and metasearch tools.
Send:
Human Resources
Emerson College
Phone: 617-824-8580
Fax: 617-824-8579
Apply at http://www.emerson.edu/hr