Position: Electronic Resources Librarian
Employer: Li Ka Shing Library, SMU
The Li Ka Shing Library is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to provide leadership and professional expertise in the management of electronic resources in a technology-intensive learning environment.
The Electronic Resources Librarian will be joining a highly collaborative team. S/he will have primary responsibility for all levels of management from licensing, procurement, and access of electronic resources and be actively involved in the continuous development of the electronic resource management system (ERM), and linking management tools. The Electronic Resources Librarian also plays a key role in the process of identifying and managing the next generation of discovery tools.
This position is an opportunity for a qualified individual who is dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic and committed to fulfilling user-centered services. The successful candidate is flexible, creative, a consensus builder and has the ability to work with diverse groups as a team player or team leader. The Electronic Resources Librarian reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Technical Services.
Responsibilities
• Manage the lifecycle of electronic resources from selection, subscription, licensing, renewal, access and to user support
• Manage a small print serials collection including subscription, issues receiving and preservation
• Negotiate license agreements to obtain the best possible terms and conditions, and assess vendor performance
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to support efficient operations of technical services
• Administer use and development of Serials and Electronic Resources Management modules and linking management tools
• Maintain systematic record keeping, update MARC records, collect and analyze data, and prepare reports related to electronic resources and associated issues
• Work with Research Librarians on subscription and administration of licensed electronic resources, monitor contracts and maintain information accuracy in electronic resources management systems
• Work with technical services staff in Acquisitions and Cataloging & Metadata Services on procurement and bibliographic control of serials and electronic resources
• Work with Systems Librarian to resolve technical problems and troubleshoot access issues for electronic resources and participate in the enhancement of ILMS related modules
• Maintain awareness and engagement of trends and developments in e-resource acquisitions and management and transfers knowledge to staff across the library
• Supervise a team of para-professionals
• Participate in training sessions for library users
Qualifications
Required:
• A Master’s degree in library or information science from a recognized university
• Relevant professional experience with technical services work in an academic research library; minimum of two years
• Proven experience in using Serials and Electronic Resources Management systems
• Proven experience with linking management tools
• Experience with acquisitions processes for electronic resources, e.g. negotiation, licensing, access provision, preservation and archiving of purchased electronic products
• Knowledge of MARC21 format for bibliographic data as well as Holding data of electronic resources
• Proven ability to:
– Interpret and apply library policy
– Analyze and solve problems
– Organize and manage complex activities
– Generate new ideas
– Use new technology to advance work goals
– Adapt to changing environments and priorities
– Carry out and monitor detailed work accurately
• Supervisory and managerial experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of library profession trends, theories and best practices as they integrate into the delivery of user services
Preferred:
• Experience in using Millennium library system (Innovative Interfaces, Inc)
• Experience in current linking management tools, preferably AtoZ (EBSCO)
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial management for subscription basis materials
• Knowledge of the electronic product market, pricing models, and other serials issues
• Knowledge of industry standards related to serials and electronic resources, e.g. ISSN, Open URL, COUNTER, KBART, SERU, SUSHI
How to Apply
Please email to: libjob@smu.edu.sg. We will be reviewing resumes as they arrive. Candidates must be eligible to work in Singapore. Local term applies. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.