Legal Research

Position Vacancy: Electronic Resources Librarian

By David Badertscher, PLL

The successful candidate for the Electronic Resources Library position will be an  intelligent, self-motivated, and detail-oriented individual with an M.L.S. or M.I.S. from an ALA-accredited school.  A demonstrated ability to work with online resources in a complex environment is a necessary attribute.  We also seek someone with the ability to supervise others with attention and compassion, and with the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, students and staff, individually and in group settings.  An understanding of the University's mission and a respectful appreciation of the Catholic character of the University is also necessary (see http://nd.edu/aboutnd/mission-statement/ )

Duties:

The Electronic Resources Librarian position is a work in progress, and one of the chief duties of the successful candidate will be to assist in the proper shaping of the position.  There are several areas of responsibility which are anticipated to be overseen by the position: the coordination of all activities associated with the management of electronic resources, including oversight of an Electronic Resource Management system, updating and maintaining links, coordination of content on an electronic resources web page, and work with the cataloging phase of electronic resources.  The Electronic Resources Librarian will supervise two staff members, one a newly defined position of Electronic Resources Assistant, and the other the Technology Support Assistant/Systems Coordinator, who in turn oversees our Innovative Interfaces Millennium ILS.  We anticipate that the ERL will coordinate technology issues with the law school's Technology Services (IT) Department, manage technical problems with electronic resources vendors, coordinate vendor relation issues, licensing, etc., with the Collection Development Librarian, and participate in the instruction of electronic resources users.  The Electronic Resources Librarian will share in the management of the Technical Services Department working in close collaboration with the Head of the Department, the Collection Development Librarian, and the Bibliographic Control/Database Maintenance Librarian.

Environment:

The Kresge Library supports a national law school serving approximately 580 students and 35 full-time faculty.  The experienced staff of 27 includes ten professionals.  As members of the Law School faculty, librarians are welcome participants on Law School and University committees.  Construction of a new Notre Dame Law School building began in the summer of 2007; a major renovation of the Kresge Library will follow in 2009.  For additional information about the Kresge Library, see http://www.nd.edu/~lawlib/.

Compensation:

The salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The University offers a generous benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, liberal vacations, retirement options, tuition benefits for dependents, and access to University events.  The Law Library underwrites individual membership in the American Association of Law Libraries and provides generous support for appropriate conferences and workshops.

Available: While the position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified, applications received by June 15, 2008 will be assured consideration.  

To Apply: Email applications are encouraged.  Please send cover letter, resume and three references to Ed Edmonds, Director of the Library (eedmonds@nd.edu).

Notre Dame is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 

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Joe Thomas
Head of Technical Services
Kresge Library, Notre Dame Law School
jthomas@nd.edu 574.631.5992 --

Full post as published by New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library on April 23, 2008 (boomark / email).