Assistant Professor (Librarian) - Electronic Resources

 

Job ID: 23774

Location: CUNY School of Medicine

Full/Part Time:

Regular/Temporary: Regular

 

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The CUNY School of Medicine (CSOM) at The City College of New York (CCNY), is the only medical school in the City University of New York system. Our innovative curriculum allows students to complete both their undergraduate Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degrees in seven years. CSOM also offers a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies (P.A.). Our mission is to provide access to medical education to talented youth from social, ethnic, and racial backgrounds historically underrepresented in medicine and to develop health professionals committed to practicing in under-served communities with a special emphasis on primary care. It has a reputation for excellence that has earned national acclaim for performance and a broad network of clinical sites for clerkships.

 

CUNY School of Medicine seeks an experienced and innovative individual for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. Under the supervision of the Associate Professor – Medical Librarian, the successful candidate with take the lead in the areas of acquisition, evaluation, management of electronic resources, and will possess a thorough knowledge of electronic resources licensing awareness of Open Access Initiative, records management, metadata and promotion of a wide range of electronic resources including databases, journals, and reference sources. The candidate will support a college library by providing in-depth consultation with students and faculty and collaboration for the ongoing improvement of instructional programs and practices, pursue an active scholarly agenda, perform supervisory duties, and participate in college-and university-wide programs and committees as assigned.

 

Duties:

• Develop procedures and workflows for making the Library’s electronic resources discoverable and accessible
• Work with vendors, publishers, consortia, and University procurement office to proactively address ordering, access, payment, and performance issues
• Troubleshoot and work collaboratively to ensure continuous access and technical support for electronic resources. Maintain authentication protocols, specifically the proxy configuration files, for electronic resource access and discovery
• Identifies, evaluates, and stays current with emerging trends, resources, practices, and standards in electronic resource management, usage statistics, data management, access, and discovery to enhance library services
• Research and analyze products, set up product trials, and coordinate electronic subscription changes and renewals

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's in Library Science (MLS), Master's in Library Information Studies (MLIS), or closely related discipline from an ALA-accredited institution, with a second graduate degree required. Also required is the ability to work with others for the good of the institution.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent advanced degree as well as an additional graduate degree preferably in the sciences or health sciences
• 3 years post MLS/MLIS experience
• Strong customer service, as well as a positive, proactive approach to problem-solving
• Knowledge of integrated library systems (ILS)
• A thorough understanding of trends and ongoing developments in areas related to the entire life cycle of electronic resources
• Experience working with electronic resources tools such as OpenURL resolvers, proxy systems, knowledge bases

 

COMPENSATION

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

 

HOW TO APPLY

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Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

 

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with review of resumes to begin March 22, 2022.

 

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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