Institution

Suffolk University

Job Title

Electronic Resources Librarian, Sawyer Library)

Dates

Opening Date: 06/21/2017
Closing Date: 09/19/2017

Job Description

Description Suffolk University is seeking qualified candidates to consider for the Electronic Resources Librarian position. This role provides leadership in the acquisition, evaluation, and management of a wide range of electronic resources including databases, journals and reference sources. S/he is the primary administrator of the integrated library system and provides innovative leadership for technology solutions. Requirements/Qualification: • Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program, or equivalent. • 3 years or more of post MLS experience • Thorough understanding of continuing and integrating resources, including awareness of issues concerning vendors, packages, aggregators, platforms, licensing, pricing models, and financial and statistical management needs. • Experience working with electronic resources and serials in an academic library. • Ability to communicate and work well with colleagues on what is increasingly an inter-departmental initiative, understanding variant perspectives on shared work. • Understanding of database issues, and the inter-operability needs to support Sierra and related as well as future products and services. Working at Suffolk University Suffolk University is a private, comprehensive, urban university located in the heart of downtown Boston. Since 1906, Suffolk has been committed to creating an exceptional learning experience. Our college green is the Boston Common. We are steps from dozens of historic sites including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, and the Massachusetts State House. We have no real boundaries to our campus-Boston and Suffolk blend together. Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse community. Suffolk University is actively seeking applicants from groups that might be under-represented because of race/color, gender, religion, real or perceived disability, national origin or LBGTQ status. See yourself here with our terrific benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Harvard Pilgrim medical/Delta Dental at low employee costs Retirement options including both Standard Retirement Plan (SRP) and Voluntary Tax Deferred Annuity (VTDAP). The University contributes 9% to your SRP when you contribute 5% after eligibility guidelines have been met. All employees and faculty members who are at least half-time are eligible for the tuition free course benefit in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the Sawyer Business School. There are additional tuition benefits for spouses, domestic partners, and children. Generous time-off program. Vacation accrues monthly. Vacation for part-time employees is pro-rated based on the employees' regularly scheduled hours. Additional holidays are announced each year and are separate from the employee's vacation allowance. Pre-tax commuter benefit Discounted home and auto insurance Suffolk University conducts background checks as a contingent offer of employment for all positions. Suffolk University requires specific written authorization to conduct background checks. Failure to provide such authorization shall preclude candidates from being hired. Please submit your resume along with a cover letter for the position in which you are applying to. Apply Here: http://www.Click2apply.net/nztgd962td7fxztf PI98220051

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