University of Illinois System ยท 2 days ago
Electronic Resources Coordinator
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Higher Education
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Responsibilities
Assists with I-Share projects relating to electronic resources. Coordinates communication on these projects within the CARLI office, with the CARLI membership, with CARLI service providers as appropriate in consultation with the Associate Director E-Resources and the Senior Director.
Maintains awareness of current and emerging standards and technologies related to library systems and electronic resources. Advises the Associate Director of Electronic Resources and Senior Director on new resources and new library management system opportunities.
Provides consulting services for CARLI member library staff using I-Share, database brokering and other CARLI services. Serves as front line support for systems that provide mission critical services in Illinois academic libraries.
Develops and provides reports, instructional materials, and enhancements to CARLI resources and services that are proactive, data-based, and customer-focused.
Prepares policy and procedure documents in consultation with colleagues and advisory groups. Writes and revises documentation and training materials. Assists in keeping the CARLI website, directory and records up to date.
Prepares and presents continuing education programs for consortial member library staff on a variety of subjects and services related to the consortium's activities.
Serves as a communication liaison between CARLI technical staff, CARLI member library staff, and as appropriate, support staff of CARLI electronic resource vendors.
Serves as a CARLI staff liaison to various CARLI committees. Arranges meetings, maintain committee minutes & reports webpages, prepares background materials, advises committee members on consortial goals, procedures, plans, and projects.
Performs other duties appropriate for the position of Electronic Resources Coordinator as determined by the Associate Director of E-Resources.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree.
A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position. (Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.)
Minimum of two years of experience with responsibilities that include using and supporting e-resources within library systems and services, three years preferred.
Preferred
ALA accredited master's degree in library and information science or related field.
Experience in a consortial library resource sharing environment.
Experience with Alma/Primo VE.
Experience with library vendor relationships, products and services.
Experience providing library instruction to users with diverse background and skill levels.
Experience writing reports.
Company
University of Illinois System
The University of Illinois System is the state's flagship public university system. The three distinct universities in Urbana-Champaign.