GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
University System of Georgia
Coordinator of Continuing Resources —Search # 56677
Zach S. Henderson Library/Collection & Resource Services

The Collection and Resource Services Department in the Zach S. Henderson Library invites nominations and applications for the position of Coordinator of Continuing Resources. Georgia Southern University (www.georgiasouthern.edu), a member institution of the University System of Georgia and a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University, is one of Georgia’s premier universities. A residential university serving 18,000 students in fall 2009, Georgia Southern is recognized for providing all of the benefits of a major university with the feeling of a much smaller college. Founded in 1906, the University offers more than 100 campus-based and online degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through eight colleges. The nearly 700 acre park-like campus is located in Statesboro, a classic Main Street community near historic Savannah and Hilton Head Island.

Within this setting, the Zach S. Henderson Library’s mission is to support the University by proving access to information, collections, and services designed to meet the scholarly needs of the University.  In addition, the Library promotes independent lifelong learning, employs a learner-centered service ethic, and ensures a comfortable and secure study environment.  The Coordinator of Continuing Resources plays a pivotal role in the library’s mission managing the acquisition, access, and maintenance for continuing resources of all types including journals, databases, and electronic books.  With the continuing evolution from print to electronic resources, this position has become increasingly complex and critical to the mission of the Library due to the importance of electronic resources in the scholarly support of our faculty and students. Future trends show that management of the acquisition and access to electronic resources will only become more central to the mission of the library.

Position Description. Reports to the Head of Collection and Resource Services. Manages Continuing Resources Team and collaborates on procedures related to orders, receipts, and invoices for continuing resources, print and electronic. Responsible for resolving complex problems related to orders, renewals, and access of continuing resources. Maintains and disseminates data on subscriptions, standing orders, databases, licenses, trials, costs, impact, and usage rights. Establishes and maintains a system to generate usage reports on information resources needed for ongoing assessment.

Works with SFX, Verde, and Voyager. Communicates with other units of the library and individuals regarding electronic access issues. Sets up trials for electronic resources.  Participates in reviewing contracts, license terms, and product license negotiations. Tracks licenses to point of activation and administers new and existing licenses.

The position is a 12-month tenure track faculty appointment at the level of assistant professor. Entry level salary is $40,000 and is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience. In accordance with University System of Georgia requirements for promotion and tenure, all faculty must achieve the following: superior teaching, demonstrating excellence in instruction; outstanding service to the institution, profession, and/or the community; outstanding research, scholarship, creative activity or academic achievement; professional growth and development.

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited MLS by July 1, 2010
• Minimum of one year of experience in electronic resource management, serials, acquisitions, collection development, or other aspect of technical services at the professional or paraprofessional level
• Excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing programs
• Ability to work in a collegial team-like environment with colleagues in department and throughout library
• Knowledge of major trends in scholarly communication
• Knowledge of emerging technologies as well as commitment to using technology to enhance library services
• Interest in and potential for meeting established promotion and tenure criteria

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years of professional experience in library position
• Experience in managing library subscriptions for continuing resources
• Experience with Verde or other electronic resource management system (ERM)
• Experience with SFX or other link resolver
• Experience with Voyager or other integrated library management system
• Experience working in a consortial environment
• Experience in managing access, licenses, and data analysis for electronic resources
• Supervisory experience in a library setting

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu, http://library.georgiasouthern.edu/. Georgia Southern University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University and beyond. Finalists will be required to submit to a background investigation. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process should contact the Associate Provost.