Electronic Services Librarian
The UCDavis Mabie Law Library seeks a candidate with requisite
qualifications who demonstrates strong customer service skills and a
collegial attitude that thrives in a teamwork environment.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Associate Director, the position has
the following responsibilities:
* Manages the library's electronic information resources,
improving access to electronic resources, and providing technical
support, including assistance with authentication, license agreements
and payments. In conjunction with Public Services librarians, develops
and offers training in accessing online resources, and assists with
reference desk services as needed. Assists with setting up personal
profiles for law faculty tailored to specific research and scholarship.
Resolves access questions and problems with vendors. Maintains and makes
accessible content files of electronic resources. Collects and reports
appropriate user and system statistics and provides year-end reports.
Assists department accounting unit as needed in maintaining subscription
status, licensing information, and payments. Arranges trials of new
resources.
* Oversees all technical aspects of the library's integrated
library system, Innovative's Millennium system. Performs upgrades,
assists staff with setup or function issues, backups, printing,
troubleshoots problems, adjusts load tables, and other technical
requirements as needed. Coordinates server operations with the IT
department.
* Oversees and resolves technical issues with the library's
Interlibrary Loan system, VDX/OCLC. Responsible for setup, interface
with OCLC, reports, and statistics.
* Assists with updates and maintaining content and links on the
Library's homepage and intranet.
* Coordinates computer services requirements, hardware and
software purchases, and desktop support with the Law School Information
Technology department
Qualifications: Masters degree in library science from an
ALA-accredited institution or its equivalent; JD preferred or
experience with legal information resources; substantial experience with
Innovative Interfaces Millennium system; knowledge of electronic legal
information sources; ability to work effectively with a diverse
population with many different levels of technical capability.
Environment:
The Library is part of the UC Davis School of Law and provides services
to over 590 professional and master's degree candidates, law and campus
faculty, members of the legal profession in the Northern and Central
California region, and members of the public. There are four
departments in the Library: Acquisitions/Serials, Cataloging, Public
Services and Administration. The Library uses Innovative Interface's
Millennium online catalog. Additional information about the Mabie Law
Library is available at http://www.law.ucdavis.edu/library/.
The School of Law offers a three-year curriculum in the study of law,
and has a student body of approximately 590 degree-seeking candidates,
50+ faculty and lecturers, 70+ staff members, and comprehensive annual
budgets exceeding $16.5M. The School of Law staff work in a dynamic
workplace and are dedicated to providing unparalleled service and
support to our legal community. In the pursuit of its strategic goals,
the School of Law promotes a high degree of collaboration, innovation,
and professional development opportunities among its staff.
Benefits: Librarians are academic appointees. The University offers
several health, dental, vision and other insurance plan options, 24 days
of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per annum, retirement options, and
access to University programs. Salary competitive and commensurate with
qualifications and experience.
To Apply: Email applications are encouraged. Please send cover letter,
resume and 3 references to :
Judy Janes, Acting Director
UCDavis Mabie Law Library
400 Mrak Hall Dr
Davis, CA 95616
jcjanes@ucdavis.edu
The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the
development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and
respect for differences.
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