Legal Research

The Nimitz Library, 

Primary Responsibilities:

1.   Coordinates the Nimitz Library's electronic resource collections into its reference services.

2.   Maintains documentation on electronic resources, including license agreements.  Tracks the number of simultaneous users, administrative passwords, and other details associated with electronic subscriptions.  Gathers usage data on electronic resources.

3.   Works with other staff to ensure that e-serials systems (including SFX, Serials Solutions, and electronic journal lists) are accurate and up-to-date.              

4.   Assists in the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of a Library digital archive.

5.   Provides training to Library staff in the use of electronic source management tools such as vendor searching interfaces, SFX, and Serials Solutions. 

6.   Provides reference/research assistance to midshipmen, faculty, and other library users, using both paper and electronic reference tools.

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The Nimitz Library has a user-oriented staff of 40 positions (including 20 professional librarians) and some 600,000 volumes of books and bound periodicals, plus government documents, microforms, extensive holdings in Special Collections and Archives, and a growing array of electronic resources.  For additional information about the Library, see http://www.usna.edu/Library.

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Minimum salary is $48,108 (first step of GS-9 pay grade), or higher, depending on experience or other qualifications.  The first step of the GS-11 pay grade is $58,206.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

       1.         Knowledge of maintaining electronic resource collections in college or university libraries (baccalaureate institutions or above), including customizing vendor interfaces.

       2.         Knowledge of OpenURL systems in their use to support online library operations.

       3.         Knowledge of professional theories, techniques, terminology, and standards of library science.  Familiarity with a range of academic library operations, terminology and standards, including how electronic collections are used in an academic setting.

       4.         Knowledge of reference methodology and sources.

5.         Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to all levels.

6.         Ability to work in a modern IT work environment, using word processing, spreadsheet, email and presentation software.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

1.   A Master?s degree in Library Science or related field from an ALA-accredited program.

2.      Experience working with electronic resource implementation and management issues in an academic or research library.

3.      Experience with the following library software applications: Innovative Interfaces Inc., SFX, and Serials Solutions.

4.      Strong public service orientation.

5.      Involvement in professional associations.

OTHER INFORMATION:

To apply, go to http://www.usna.edu/JobInfo/. Applications must be submitted online via this site.

Deadline for applications is Thursday, 13 March 2008.

Questions about the position, about the Nimitz Library or about navigating the application process should be addressed to:

Larry Clemens

Head of Collection Development

Nimitz Library

Email:   clemens@usna.edu

Phone:  410-293-6926

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