Electronic Resources Licensing Coordinator (AD.08.4)

Wits University; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Johannesburg seeks a specialist to manage and improve electronic information resources for research and teaching. Candidates should have a B.Bibl or equivalent, and experience in academic libraries. The role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Knowledge of electronic resource management systems is essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of four years' experience working with electronic information resources.
• Knowledge of licensing electronic resources and managing electronic resources.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain library’s electronic information resources.
• Research users' needs for electronic resources.
• Generate and interpret usage reports.
• Train librarians, academics and researchers.

Skills

Knowledge of library and information services

Experience with electronic resources

Effective communication skills

Strong computer proficiency

Self-motivated

Education

B.Bibl, BInf degree or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheets

Link resolvers

Job description

Brief Description

Responsibilities

• Manage, administer, implement and maintain the library’s electronic information resources in support of research, teaching and within the University.
• Research and implement effective ways of meeting users' electronic information resources needs.
• Generate and interpret electronic resource usage reports
• Effective communication with the Manager : Acquisitions, Library Faculty Managers and Associate Director on renewals and new site licences.
• Effective engagement, communication and provision of training as required for librarians / academics / researchers.
• Liaison with publishers / database vendors and SANLiC.
• Co-ordinate and organize database trial access.
• Provide input to directorate operational plans, contractual targets and budget.
• Manage Web access to electronic resources.
• Be aware of trends in networked electronic information resources.
• Contribute to the innovative use of and access to electronic information resources for on and off-campus users.
• Play a lead role in the assessment, review, selection and implementation of new e-resources management systems and protocols.
• Coordinate vendor / publisher visits and distribute promotional informational materials.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• B.Bibl, BInf degree or bachelor’s degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science and / or Honours in LIS.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ experience working with electronic information resources in an academic or research library setting.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of library and information services and electronic information products
• Knowledge and understanding of a library system and the concepts used in the electronic resource management system
• Knowledge of managing / maintaining electronic resources
• Knowledge and experience in licensing electronic resources
• Experience with link resolvers and knowledge of Open URL standards
• Knowledge of administrative functions of library subscription databases
• Knowledge and understanding of emerging standards in the management of electronic resources in an academic library.
• Knowledge and understanding of report writing and use of a spreadsheet tool for modelling, reporting and analysis
• Experience in troubleshooting electronic resources
• Knowledge of, or skill using technology for usage reports i.e Panaroma
• Knowledge and understanding of the technical infrastructure of electronic resources
• Knowledge and understanding of the best practice in the management of electronic information resources
• Knowledge and understanding of the complex nature of the inter-relationships between types of electronic resources, e.g. e-journals, e-books, e-reference sources and print resources
• Strong computer proficiency, including a sound knowledge of the Windows environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated by the ability to articulate ideas, thoughts, and information in a logical manner and to summarize complex issues clearly and succinctly.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Must be able to consistently meet deadlines.

Recommendation

It is highly recommended that interested candidates be registered members of the professional body : Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA)