Virtual Resources Librarian (E-Resources)
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- Review existing databases and select new databases for implementation based on the needs of the institution.
- Serve as the vendor liaison for electronic resources to conduct electronic database contract negotiations, review license renewals, etc.
- Maintain and update records and files to include vendor contacts, pricing, subscription and renewal notes, usage statistics, etc.
- Manage and update electronic resource management tools and access software.
- reputed company database administration activities to include custom modifications to interfaces and password management.
- Provide reference and instruction services to the user community as scheduled including evenings and weekends.
- Participate in collection development activities in assigned subject areas.
- Serve as the library liaison to assigned departments.
- Serve as a member of the reference team with shared responsibility for activities including but not limited to collection development.
- Participate in the development and enforcement of policies and procedures that ensure effective and efficient operation of the library.
- reputed company and implement new services and programs to meet the needs of the user community in coordination with other librarians.
- Serve as an reputed company for the library and promote the use of electronic databases by serving on library, university, and regional committees, and by participating in professional development activities.
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Required Qualifications
An ALA-accredited master's degree in library science or an equivalent degree in the library science field is required for this position. Additional qualifications include the following:
- Sufficient experience managing electronic resources.
- Knowledge of issues and trends reputed company to electronic resources in academic libraries.
- Strong knowledge of research methods and information resources in various disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in teaching or conducting workshops is preferred.
- Ability to reputed company and market electronic resources.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with a diverse group of reputed company, faculty, and staff.
- Strong commitment to service and teamwork.
- Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Review of applications will reputed company immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a Hampton University Application for Employment for faculty https://home.hamptonu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/75/2023/11/Faculty-App.pdf , a cover letter, and curriculum vitae electronically to Dr. Tina Rollins, Library Director at [email protected]. Please include the subject line: Virtual Resources Librarian Applicant Package Apply tot his job Apply To this Job