Content Access and Discovery Librarian
Required Qualifications
- Graduate degree in library science from an ALA Accredited degree program.
- Knowledge of providing and maintaining access to electronic resources through metadata and software.
- Knowledge of electronic content discovery and best practices in improving the discoverability of electronic resources through workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others and groups to find solutions.
- Evidence of flexibility, innovative thinking, professional growth, and a vision for the future of academic libraries.
- Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate clearly and professionally with others.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional advanced degree.
- Professional experience working with electronic resources at academic libraries.
- Experience with Library Services Platform (LSP) acquisition module and electronic resources management system.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate user needs and seek ways of providing satisfactory solutions.
- Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of data analytics.
- Understanding of vendor relationships and licensing issue
Responsibilities & Requirements
This is an entry-level tenure track position that reports to the Head of Content Acquisition
& Services. The librarian is responsible for management, policy, planning, and advocacy
for licensed and open-access databases supported within the SBU Libraries. This includes
acquisitions, receipt, and processing of all electronic databases, workflow implementation,
maintenance and review of licensed and open-access databases in the Knowledgebase.
S/he provides quality control of e-resources links and knowledge bases and ensure
consistent access to electronic library holdings across multiple discovery and access
platforms. The Librarian assumes a leadership role in support of workflows committed
to acquiring, describing, and providing access to databases in all mediums and languages.
The Librarian will align all processes and practices within the framework of SBU Libraries
organizational initiatives, foster innovation, and implement constructive change as
a part of evolving faculty roles in support of strategic directions. This position
works closely with vendors, library IT, librarians, faculty and end users to create
an excellent user experience.
- Manage and promote licensed and open-access databases to support university research and teaching activities.
- Work closely with vendors, library IT, librarians, faculty, and end users to create an excellent user experience.
- Administer new and existing licenses for electronic resources.
- Maintain and review licensed and open-access databases in the knowledge base to ensure accessibility.
- Develop and improve workflows to ensure integrity of financial data related to licensed and open access databases.
- Provide quality control of e-resources links and knowledge bases and ensure consistent access to electronic library holdings across multiple discovery and access platforms.
- Assist the Head of Content Acquisitions and Services to generate reports as needed.
- Provide leadership in acquiring, describing, and providing access to databases in all mediums and languages.
- Assist the Head of Content Acquisitions and Services to access the performance of the unit and develop improvement plans.
- Participate in liaison, reference, and instruction duties.
- Participate in research, publication, teaching, and service in consonance with University standards for promotion and tenure.
Special Notes
This is a tenure track position. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible.
Application Procedure
2. Submit a State Employment Application, cover letter and resume/CV by clicking Apply. Alternately, you may submit your
application package to the departmental address or fax below.
Priority will be given to applications submitted prior to 4/20/19, but applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.
| Pamela DiPasquale |
| University Libraries Personnel |
| Melville Library, Room S1430B |
| Stony Brook University |
| Stony Brook, NY 11794-3300 |
| Fax: 631-632-7116 |
| Email: Library_SrAsstLibrF99831901@stonybrook.edu |
Campus Description
| Official Job Title: | Senior Assistant Librarian |
| REF#: | F-9983-19-01 |
| Campus: | Stony Brook West Campus |
| Department: | University Libraries |
| Salary: | Commensurate with Experience |
| Posting Start Date: | 01/08/2019 |
| Posting End Date: | 04/20/2019 |
Applications for this position must be received, as specified in the Application Procedure Section, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 04/20/2019, unless specifically noted otherwise in the Special Notes Section.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information,veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university office of institutional diversity and equity at (631)632-6280.
| Job Category: Faculty and Librarian |
Posting Date: 01/08/2019
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