ELECTRONIC RESOURCE LIBRARIAN
WELCH MEDICAL LIBRARY, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
DESCRIPTION:
Welch Medical Library is seeking a creative,
service-oriented
librarian. The Electronic Resource Librarian is responsible
for
coordinating the selection, organization, and presentation
of new
or updated packages of electronic databases, e-journals or
e-books as a part of a university-wide collection
development
effort. A primary role is to ensure consistent and
integrated
access to licensed electronic resources in a
technology-intensive
learning environment. Monitors and evaluates usage and ease
of
access to electronic resources and educates patrons about
limitations of licenses and solves access problems for
patrons.
Trains staff; acts as department liaison with other
departments,
faculty, and other JHU libraries to ensure quality access.
This
individual will serve on numerous library committees within
the
library and across university libraries. As committee
members,
they will be actively engaged in solving problems and
drafting
guidelines for future library services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ALA-accredited Master of Library Science or equivalent
degree
required. Two to three years experience with serials
acquisitions
and electronic resources in a large academic or medical
library
preferred. Familiarity with bibliographic utilities and
integrated library systems is required. Knowledge of library
trends, scholarly communications, and the evolving role of
libraries and their collections.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a
commitment to
customer services required. Demonstrated commitment to using
technology to help advance work goals and to enhance
service.
Demonstrated ability to assess needs, assign priorities,
flexibility and initiatives in carrying out assignments in a
rapidly changing environment.
E/O/E, M/F/H, A/D
APPLICATIONS:
See full job description and apply online at
<https://hrnt.jhu.edu/jhujobs/job_view.cfm?view_re
q_id=30740>
Refer to requisition number 30740.
The position will remain open until filled.
Chung S. Kim
Associate Director, Digital Library Services
Welch Medical Library
Johns Hopkins University
1900 E. Monument St.
Baltimore, MD 21205
410.955.4938 (v)
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