Librarian 2, Electronic Resources Librarian - Connecticut State Library. Salary: $66,213 - $85,597/year. Close Date: 6/13/2019 11:59:00 PM.
Introduction: The State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Library (CSL),
is recruiting for a Librarian 2, reporting to the Unit Head in
Collection Services. In this position, as Electronic Resources
Librarian, you will manage the lifecycle of licensed electronic
resources on subscription at the State Library, including database
trials, acquisition, activation, authentication, discovery,
administration and evaluation.
The mission of the Connecticut State Library is to preserve and
make accessible Connecticut's history and heritage and to advance the
development of library services statewide. The Library expends over
$325,000 annually on licensed electronic resources, including access to
over 60,000 ejournals and over 190,000 eBooks, many of them licensed for
remote use either by state agency employees and/or the general public.
We seek a skilled professional librarian to manage this growing and
diverse resource. This is a permanent, full time, 40 hours per week
(Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm) position located at 231 Capitol
Avenue, Hartford.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK): In the State Library, this
class is accountable for independently performing a full range of
complex professional library tasks in management services, patron
services, library services and historical services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Maintain authentication protocols, specifically
the proxy configuration files for electronic resources; Customize,
maintain and troubleshoot interfaces for electronic resource access and
discovery; Compile and analyze usage statistics; establish good working
relationships with vendors and negotiate the most library-friendly
licensing terms; Collaborate with library staff in Access Services and
IT Support; Work directly with library patrons; Participate in
workgroups at the library consortium level; perform related duties as
required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Considerable knowledge of
professional principles and practices of library science including
classification systems, reference sources and techniques, acquisitions,
cataloging and filing, bibliographic sources of information and library
automation; considerable knowledge of specialized functional procedures,
areas of subject matter and/or principles of library administration;
interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to
analyze and solve moderately complex problems relating to library
methods and procedures; ability to utilize computer software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE: A Master's degree in
Library Science or Information Science from a library school accredited
by the American Library Association AND one year of post graduate degree
experience in a relevant area of professional library work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ex Libris Alma Certified Administrator
(or certification in process). Three years of work experience managing
e-resources in an integrated library system. Work experience configuring
OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) EZproxy. Knowledge of e-resource
licensing concepts and contract language. Work experience harvesting,
analyzing and reporting e-resource usage statistics.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 1. The State Librarian may determine other
advanced educational degrees equivalent to the MLS degree based on
staffing needs. 2. Incumbents of this class may be assigned to special
projects requiring advanced level professional library duties as
directed by the State Librarian.
To see the complete position announcement and apply online, use this link. Close Date: 6/13/2019
11:59:00 PM. The State of Connecticut is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the
applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
