F/T - Electronic Rscs & Web Svcs Librarian, Lehman Col (NY)

Electronic Resources and Web Services Librarian [Substitute]

LOCATION

Lehman College

Full-Time

GENERAL DUTIES

This position is primarily responsible for organization and maintenance of the Leonard Lief Library’s electronic resources, eBooks, and website, which serves as information portal to the Lehman community. Work involves detailed tracking and maintenance of currently licensed electronic resources, as well as arranging trials and evaluation of new resources under consideration. Responsible for maintenance, innovation, and redesign of Library’s website.

The Electronic Resources and Web Services Librarian:

• manages Serials Solutions for online access to electronic journals collection

• maintains EZProxy for remote access to databases

• coordinates SFX functions for internal linking to licensed resources

• manages integration of electronic resources into discovery service

• serves as representative to CUNY’s Electronic Resources Advisory Council (ERAC)

• chairs the Library’s Web Team and Electronic Resources Discussion Group (ERDG)

The incumbent provides reference service, library instruction, and collection development in assigned subject areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

ALA-accredited MLS; experience in website management and architecture; mobile resources; demonstrated knowledge and experience with responsive web design; knowledge of web tools, standards, and scripting languages (Adobe CS6, HTML4, HTML5, XML, CSS3, W3C, JavaScript, JQuery, PHP, AJAX, MySQL, FTP, SFTP). Demonstrated competence with electronic journal management systems (Serials Solutions), SFX, and EZProxy. A strong commitment to outstanding public service and ability to serve a diverse community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

Sophisticated working knowledge of library research databases, eBook platforms, online facilitation, and vendor relations. At least one year of academic library experience. Second Master’s degree is required for appointment to Assistant Professor.

 

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

HOW TO APPLY

Letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references to:

Professor Kenneth Schlesinger, Chief Librarian

Leonard Lief Library

Lehman College

250 Bedford Park Boulevard West

Bronx, New York 10468-1589

Kenneth.Schlesinger@lehman.cuny.edu    

 

 

CLOSING DATE

Review of applications begins April 1^st

^{- with projected start date of June 1, 2014.}