Electronic Resources Access Coordinator (University Library Specialist)
Western Carolina University Hunter Library
Cullowhee
Job Description
Hunter Library at Western Carolina University seeks an electronic resources access coordinator. Duties include establishing and maintaining access to electronic resources, including working with knowledge bases, open URL resolvers, proxy configuration and Sierra maintenance. The position works closely with vendors and publishers to clarify the library’s holdings and access rights. Another major purpose of this position is to assist the Electronic Resource Librarian in maintaining the resource management systems and gathering, loading, and maintaining statistics.
This position also provides support for interlibrary loan. Requires experience with maintaining access to electronic resources such as electronic journals and/or databases; experience gathering library-relevant numeric data; experience with spreadsheets; experience with an integrated library system, preferably Sierra.
Education and Experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university and one year of experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or high school and five years’ experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
For complete description and to apply online please visit https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/7395. Closing Date: 8/28/2017. WCU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
(Position 2923) Salary: $35,791-36,400.
Additional Info & Requirements
- establishing and maintaining access to electronic resources
- working with knowledge bases, open URL resolvers, proxy configuration
- maintaining the resource management systems and gathering, loading, and maintaining statistics
- interlibrary loan experience
- experience with maintaining access to electronic resources such as electronic journals and/or databases
- experience gathering library-relevant numeric data
- experience with spreadsheets
- experience with an integrated library system, preferably Sierra.
The Community
Western Carolina University was founded in 1889 to bring higher education and career opportunities to the people of the western region of North Carolina. The 700-acre campus is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina, near the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge mountains, 52 miles west of Asheville. A member of the University of North Carolina system, WCU employs nearly 500 full-time faculty members, approximately 75 percent of whom hold doctoral or terminal degrees. The university’s mission is focused on quality education and preparation for responsible citizenship in a changing world. Since its founding, WCU has grown in size to become a major cultural, scientific and educational force in the region and the state—and the university continues to grow. Total enrollment at WCU now stands at 10,805 students, smashing the old record of 10,382 students set in the fall of 2014.
HR Info
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