[OPLINLIST] Advertisement - Collections and Electronic Resources Librarian

[Canagaratna, Indra]

Ohio Northern University's Heterick Memorial Library invites
applications and nominations for the position of Collections and
Electronic Resources Librarian. 

 

Rank: Tenure track, 12 month contract. Salary and rank commensurate with
experience

 

Employment Start Date: After January 1, 2010

 

Job Summary: The Collections and Electronic Resources Librarian works
with faculty staff and students to ensure the acquisition, delivery and
usage of information resources needed to support the educational and
research mission of the University. 

 

 

Qualifications - Required

 

*         MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program. 

 

*         The successful candidate will possess excellent problem
solving skills, and the ability to develop resourceful solutions. 

 

*         The Librarian must possess excellent organizational,
interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; s/he must work
well in a complex, multi-tasking environment. 

 

Qualifications - Preferred 

 

*         Minimum of one year's experience in one of the following
areas; acquisitions, interlibrary loan/ documents delivery or E-serials
management.

 

*         Professional experience with accounting procedures and
budgeting processes and practices. Previous experience working with
vendors in negotiating license agreements. 

 

*         Working knowledge of standard computer office applications
such as Access and Excel. Familiarity with a serials database such as
Serials Solutions. Familiarity with OCLC and integrated library systems

 

 

 

For more details see: http://www-new.onu.edu/node/22109

 

Application Information: 

 

Applicants should send curriculum vitae, transcripts and the names,
addresses, telephone numbers and E-mail addresses of at least three
persons who have recent knowledge of the background and potential of the
applicant to: 

 

 

Paul Logsdon, Director

Heterick Memorial Library, 

Ohio Northern University

525 S. Main St.

Ada, Ohio 45810

p-logsdon at onu.edu <mailto:p-logsdon at onu.edu>    

 

 

 

Application Deadline: All relevant materials must be received by
November 1, 2009 for full consideration.  Applications will be continue
to be reviewed until the position is filled.

 

 

Library Description: 

 

The mission of the library is to provide the institution's
undergraduates and faculty with resources, services and facilities to
support their educational endeavors.  The 75, 000 sq. ft. Heterick
Memorial Library was opened in 1968 and expanded and renovated in 2000.

Facilities include individual  and small group study carrels, study
rooms and classrooms. 

 

 The building has wireless service throughout and over 300 power and
network connections. Two computer labs, with 32 machines are available
on a walk-in basis. The Spar/Wintzer Music Media Lab provides computer
facilities for music students.

 

 The library is a member of OhioLINK, a statewide resource-sharing
network which provides access to collections state-wide. 

 

The library maintains POLAR, the university's on-line catalog, and
provides access to over 200 databases, more than 8979 electronic
journals, and a growing number of electronic books. The local collection
of some 275,000 volumes is supplemented by efficient interlibrary loan
services and resources from other OhioLINK libraries. 

 

The University: 

 

Founded in 1871, Ohio Northern University, located in West Central Ohio,
is a private university offering a diverse, dynamic and unique learning
community, with rigorous professional programs in partnership with the
arts and the sciences. Its 3,500 students study for graduate and
undergraduate degrees in five colleges: Arts and Sciences, Engineering,
Business Administration, Pharmacy, and Law. Ohio Northern takes pride in
being a student-centered, service-oriented, values-based institution. 

 

Compensation:

 

Fringe benefits include health insurance, tuition support for family
members, TIAA-CREF retirement program and 20 days annual vacation.

 

Printable Application: 

 

http://www-new.onu.edu/files/Acad_App.pdf

 

 

Indra Canagaratna

Acquistions / Systems Librarian,

Heterick Memorial Library,

Ohio Northern University,

Ada, OH-45810

(419)772-2183

 

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