Electronic Resources/Collection Development Librarian

The University of South Alabama Biomedical Library is seeking a motivated, energetic librarian to manage electronic resources and coordinate acquisition/cataloging and collection development of print and electronic resources in the Biomedical Library. This is a tenure-track faculty position with rank at the instructor or assistant librarian level, depending on qualifications and reports to the Assistant Director for Collection Management.

• Required
  ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong service orientation
• Preferred
  Candidates with any combination of these qualifications: Demonstrated experience/interest in medical information; electronic resource management experience; acquisition and cataloging experience, preferably with the National Library of Medicine classification system; demonstrated knowledge of scientific research process, scholarly communication, and copyright and intellectual property issues; negotiating electronic licenses; excellent judgment and decision-making skills; familiarity and facility in working with vagaries of digital media; ability to adhere to rigorous accuracy and thoroughness requirements; ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly; flexibility to work independently and as part of a team; and computer skills in integrated library systems, database systems, word processing, and spreadsheets, as well as comfort in dealing with a variety of changes in systems licensed for users.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Acquires non-serial materials
• Manages monograph approval plan
• Identifies and downloads or creates descriptive cataloging for monographs, verifying and/or supplying appropriate subject headings, and NLM classification; uses Voyager, OCLC, WordCat, NLM Authority codes, and other systems to accomplish these tasks within established guidelines.  Works on special projects to add or enhance existing records
• Withdraws library materials, suppresses records, etc.
• Administers library electronic journal management system and maintains the library’s electronic book web page, updating, developing, and loading information as needed.

• Reviews licenses for electronic resources (books, journals, databases)

• Maintains, updates and analyzes annual journal and electronic resource usage statistics
• Chairs Electronic Resource Committee; coordinates collection development
• Compiles collection analyses, working with department liaisons
• Participates in Reference Desk coverage and weekend rotations

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participates in Library faculty planning and evaluation of library services and resources
• Professional development activities including: research and publication, professional continuing education, professional service, and other activities that support the University, its libraries and the profession
• Achieves and maintains membership in the Medical Library Association’s Academy of Health Information Professionals
• Serves as liaison to one or more departments of the College of Medicine, Nursing or Allied Health Professions
• Other duties as assigned

Salary/Benefits
Salary range: $40,000-$46,000, based on qualifications. The University of South Alabama has excellent benefits including: 8+ holidays, 20 vacations days/year; life, health and disability insurance, state retirement plan and other retirement options (http://www.southalabama.edu/humanresources/staffbenefits1.html#healthinsurance)
EEOC/AA/MFD

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2008, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Submit letter of application, resume, and the names and contact information for at least three references to:

Jie Li
Biomedical Library, CBBL 324
University of South Alabama
307 University Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36688
Phone: (251) 460-6890
Fax: (251) 460-6958
jli@jaguar1.usouthal.edu