Electronic Resources Librarian, Alyne Queener Massey Law Library, Vanderbilt University

The Alyne Queener Massey Law Library at Vanderbilt University seeks applicants for the following position of Electronic Resources Librarian.  The librarian in this position, under the direction of the Law Library Director and working collaboratively with the library staff, will take a leadership role in the following areas of responsibility:

• Evaluation, coordination, and promotion of the library’s electronic resources, including databases, journals, books, and reference sources;
• Design and development of the library's online presence, including coordination of content on an electronic resources web page;
• Development and implementation of online legal research instruction, including training tailored for faculty, students, and librarians;
• Identification and monitoring of new and emerging technologies and trends of interest to the library, including recommendations for the purchase of electronic resources;
• Development of instructional materials;
• Vendor relations, including scheduling and coordinating online training with account representatives.

As part of the public services department, the Electronic Resources Librarian will provide research assistance to faculty, students, attorneys, and the general public.  This librarian may also assist with instruction in the first year Legal Research & Writing program and in the Advanced Legal Research course.  All librarians are expected to assist in collection development, including close examination of the print collection for possible replacement by electronic equivalents.

Minimum Requirements: a J.D. from an ABA accredited institution and an M.L.S. from an ALA accredited institution.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience: experience with current information technologies, including web authoring tools; experience in legal research and legal research instruction; effective communication skills; and the ability to work collaboratively.

Applications should be received by September 3, 2010.  Applicants should include a statement of interest, a curriculum vitae and a list of confidential references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the Electronic Resources Librarian has been selected. Qualified individuals should also complete the Vanderbilt University application form at http://vanderbilt.jobs/.  Refer to requisition number SC23256.

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  Minorities, persons with disabilities and women are particularly encouraged to apply