Position Function:
Mississippi State University Libraries is looking for a talented and energetic individual to join our committed and highly engaged team of professionals as Resource Management Librarian. Joining colleagues in the Collection Management & Strategy division, this position plays a vital role in developing, managing, and sustaining University Libraries' electronic and physical source collections to support student success as well as faculty teaching and research.
Salary Grade: UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Area of Specialization:
Resource Management Librarian
Anticipated Appointment Date:
September 16, 2024
Tenure Track Status:
Tenure-Track
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Resource Management Librarian has these main areas of responsibility: (1) Obtaining and making discoverable continuing resources of various formats for Mississippi State University Libraries and managing the continuing resource lifecycle, from purchase through cancellation; (2) Maintaining records in various systems for Libraries collection materials for the purposes of inventory control, bibliographic control, and facilitating discover, (3) Managing aspects of Open Access agreements, (4) Providing customer service to Libraries users (whether internal or external) regarding questions of access to, or description of, Libraries Collection materials, and (5) assisting with library wide collection movement and weeding projects. This position, reporting to the Director for Collection Management & Strategy, is part of a highly motivated team, whose mission is to maximize the Libraries' support for the teaching and research programs of Mississippi State University. The Resource Management Librarian will be expected to develop innovative strategies and work methodologies and to promote and foster partnerships with other library colleagues across units and functions. This position has responsibility for providing data on collections administration and analysis. The Resource Management Librarian evaluates work methods and workflows in light of new supporting services, financial opportunities and technological advancements. They also provide leadership through active participation on committees at the unit, division, Libraries, University and consortium level as well as within the profession.
This tenure-track faculty position, and the successful candidate will contribute to the teaching, service and research mission of the University. As a member of the Library faculty, the Resource Management Librarian has an obligation to remain professionally informed, to pursue the discovery of new knowledge related to the field of expertise, to disseminate the results of scholarly work, and to seek opportunities for professional service at the Libraries, campus, state, and/or national level.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association or a non-US equivalent, or a graduate degree relevant to the position's duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in an academic library
Experience with e-resource and serials management
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to work well in a collaborative environment
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Typical office environment.
Instructions for Applying:
To be considered an applicant, you must apply online at Mississippi State University’s website and submit the following in order for your application to be complete:
1) cover letter addressing experience and qualifications;
2) a curriculum vitae; and
3) the names and contact information including phone numbers of at least three (3) professional references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
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