Electronic Resources Librarian

Contact Name:
Talladega College Office of Human Resources

Job Title:
Electronic Resources Librarian

Division:
Academic Affairs

Department:
Savery Library

Reports to:
Library Director

Summary of the basic responsibilities or goals of the job, including its scope or limitations.

• Manage library electronic services; including databases and website.
• Promotes library services and assists in general circulation services.
• Provides virtual and in-person reference service to groups and individuals.
• Provide circulation, interlibrary loan and reserve desk services to on-campus and remote users.
• Search, input and update online records including bibliographic, patron, reserve and interlibrary loan records following a standard format.
• Help students locate library material and provide assistance for use of systems and equipment.
• Cataloging items into system and prepare library materials for shelving and circulation.
• Provides library instruction and actively participates in the development and design of classes on use of the library and its resources.
• Collaborates with other library staff in planning expected learning outcomes and promoting resources.
• Develops electronic instructional materials for a variety of subjects, classes and specific assignments.
• Engages in collection development in collaboration with Faculty, Staff, students, and director.
• Assist Library Director with bibliographies, instructional materials and background collection development activities.
• Train and direct college student personnel with appropriate approval.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interacts cooperatively and constructively with all constituents;
  Exhibits the highest standards of dedication and commitment to quality service to meet or exceed student requirements; consistently conveys a positive attitude toward constituents;
  Demonstrates continual focus on student-centered learning and retention and learner needs.
• Position will require evening and weekend hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational requirements, certification or licensing standards, experience and basic knowledge requirements.

• Minimum Education and Experience Requirements MLIS from an ALA accredited institution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally with a diverse constituency.
• Strong computer and technology skills; proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite
• Direct experience with electronic resource management, link resolvers, and proxy server functionality.
• Knowledge of the concepts and issues relating to the lifecycle of electronic resources.
• Knowledge of electronic resource content models, emerging formats, acquisition methods, and licensing.
• 2+ years of database management

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