Electronic Resources Access Coordinator (University Library Specialist)

Western Carolina University Hunter Library

Cullowhee

Application Deadline

Apply By Aug 28th, 2017

Wages

$35,791.00 to $36,400.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Cullowhee, NC

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

High School (or Equivalent)

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

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

Director fo Employment at WCU,

nsford@wcu.edu

 

Apply online at https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/7395

 

Posted Aug 14, 2017