Location: Bowie, MD
and on-campus students, faculty, and staff by creating online tutorials, self-guided library instruction modules, holding one-on-one research meetings, and purchasing materials.
Works independently under the direct supervision/collaboration of the Dean of the Library.
An important part of the position is supporting the mission of the University and the Library in advancing academic excellence and student success goals for the distance learning community. Distance Services Provides and promotes library support services to all online students, staff, and faculty. Develops and maintains library online presence, online technologies, and instructional materials for online education.
Research/Instructional Services Assists patrons with reference questions, research sessions, and with using and accessing Library tools and information resources.
Provides research project consultations with on-campus and online faculty and students. Coordinates and conducts online and face-to-face instructional programs/sessions to promote and ensure library backssment, collection development, and other library services. Collections Management Oversees all aspects of Online Technical Services, including acquisitions, serials, cataloging, and collection development. Collaborates with faculty and staff to develop collections and resources to support on-campus and online learning programs.
Coordinates the development of electronic resources, including electronic databases, e-journals, e-books, and emerging technologies.
Prepares monthly summary, statistical and evaluative reports, of all activities. Serves as a library liaison to the online programs of the university, providing recommendations for purchases and resources. Participates as an active member of the Bowie State University faculty. Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Conditions of Employment: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of due diligence background check and verification of credentials. Proof of US citizenship or eligibility for U. S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for all eligible students, faculty and staff returning to USM institutions. This protocol is subject to change. Bowie State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Experience: Minimum three years of professional experience in an academic or research library. Minimum two years of experience directly assisting public, academic, or research library users. Strong commitment to information literacy, customer service, and support of the academic and research needs of students, faculty, and staff. Experience preferred as an embedded librarian, instructional designer, or help desk technician in learning management systems. Experience preferred in developing online tutorials. Proven team player in a highly collaborative environment. Advanced proficiency in subject classification of materials in all formats and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Meticulous attention to detail, efficiency, and thoroughness. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment. Proven initiative and self-direction. Education: ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science Knowledge Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of online databases, electronic resources, and integrated library systems (ILS) as applied to the academic library setting. Ability to communicate effectively with various academic constituencies. Demonstrated ability to instruct residential and online university students in the use of library resources, both electronic and print.
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and Serials Librarian to provide leadership and expertise in acquiring and managing the library’s print and electronic resources collection.
The Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian provides leadership for all aspects of the serial lifecycle, including coordination of the purchasing, licensing, access, and maintenance of the Libraries’ continuing firm order, package, and database resources.
Reporting to the Dean of the Library, this position works collaboratively with all library departments, such as the Reference, Circulation, and Cataloging Departments. The Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian actively participates in the intellectual life and administrative activities
of the library and the university and maintains a record of professional contributions. This tenure track position includes research, teaching information literacy sessions, etc, and service responsibilities to fulfill the tenure standards of Bowie State University.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages serial and electronic resource lifecycle processes for the Libraries’ continuing firm order, package, and database resources. Maintains timely, accurate metadata about the Library’s print serial and electronic resources in various Library Management Systems such as Alma/Primo, Electronic Resource Management System (ERMS), A-Z lists, and discovery tools. Coordinates and performs access-related
problem resolution, responding to patron and staff reports and working with library and vendor staff to resolve the identified issues.
Reviews and negotiates license agreements with publishers and vendors, working with the University’s General Counsel and Information Technology Department as needed. Works closely with Cataloging and Systems staff to ensure effective print serial and electronic resource description and access from on and off campus. Collaborates with the Dean of the Library in implementing best practices, the ongoing pursuit of process improvements, and the development and dissemination of policies, guidelines, and procedures. Works closely with library staff, providing input on budget, fund management, and expenditure projections.
Generates collection statistics and reports, including usage and cost analysis, to support collection analysis and development decisions. Effectively identifies and applies new technologies to support efficient processing activities and develops expertise with emerging technologies. Establishes and manages professional relationships with publishers, vendors, colleagues, and consortia. Participates in collegial governance and campus and professional activities. Conditions of Employment: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of due diligence background check and verification of credentials.
Proof of US Citizenship or eligibility for U. S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for all eligible students, faculty and staff employed at USM institutions. This protocol is subject to change. Bowie State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Experience: Minimum three years of professional experience in an academic or research library.
Minimum two years of experience directly assisting public, academic, or research library users. Experience managing and troubleshooting problems with electronic resource access. Experience with collections budgets. Experience negotiating vendor and publisher licenses. Experience managing statistical data and generating reports. Experience with continuing resource cataloging and tools, including OCLC, MARC, Resource Description and Access (RDA), CONSER, etc. Education: Masters in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent international degree. Knowledge Skills and Abilities : Minimum of three or more years of recent professional experience and expertise in library serials and electronic resource lifecycle management with current working knowledge of current serials and electronic resource models, practices, trends, and tools used by academic libraries.
Experience with an integrated library system, including acquisitions, serials, and ERM systems. Broad understanding of technical services operations. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Excellent analytical, organizational, time, and project management skills. Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and as a team member.
Demonstrated self-motivation and individual initiative. Knowledge of industry standards related to serials and electronic resources, e. g. ISSN, Open URL, KBART, ERMI, SERU, COUNTER, SUSHI, etc. Must have the ability and availability to work evenings and weekends. For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_bowie-c434166/electronic-resource-and-serials-librarian-ii-faculty-thurgood-marshall-library-bowie_i1970179869
level coursework and the associated lab components. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.
Education: Master’s Degree or higher with at least 15 graduate credits in Biology; Completion of 30 hrs in an accredited doctoral program is acceptable. Experience: Teaching experience at the college or high school level in area of concentration or significant professional experience relevant to the teaching area. Conditions of Employment: Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for faculty and staff
to be employed at Bowie State University. This is protocol is subject to change. Post to Job Target? : No Quick Link for Internal Postings: bowiestate.
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list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs. Education: Master’s Degree or higher with at least 15 graduate credits in Physics; Completion of 30 hrs in an accredited doctoral program is acceptable.
Experience: Teaching experience at the college or high school level in area of concentration or significant professional experience relevant to the teaching area. Post to Job Target? : No Quick Link for Internal Postings: bowiestate. /postings/1336For more details: jobs-search. org/education_bowie-c434166/adjunct-faculty-in-physics-bowie_i1970176469
