POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT   March 2009 University of California, Berkeley Licensing and Contract Librarian for Digital Collections (50% position) Hiring range: Associate Librarian I - III $48,029 - $52,860 per annum, based upon qualifications This is a three-year, 50% position with possibility for extension.

The University of California, Berkeley, seeks a dynamic, creative, highly-motivated librarian to serve as a licensing and contract librarian for the library’s digital collection development program. This is a three-year, 50% position with possibility for extension.

The Environment

The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally renowned research and teaching facility at one of the nation’s premiere public universities. In a highly-diverse and intellectually-rich environment, Berkeley serves a campus community of 23,000 undergraduate students, 9,000 graduate students, and 1,500 faculty. The Library is comprised of 20 libraries, including the Doe/Moffitt Libraries, The Bancroft Library, and the East Asian Library collectively offering extensive collections in all formats and robust services to connect users with those collections and build their related research skills. The Library has a collection of more than 10 million volumes and a collections budget of over $17 million. The Library has a current operations budget of over $48 million with nearly 375 FTE employees and more than 600 part-time student employees. The Library is a member of the Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), and the Research Libraries Group (RLG), and is an active participant in the California Digital Library (CDL). Through participation in exciting initiatives such as the Google Digitization Project, UC System’s WorldCat Local pilot, and New Directions Initiative, the Library continues to explore new approaches and roles for research libraries. Discover more about the Library and our initiatives via the following Web site http://www.lib.berkeley.edu.

The UC Berkeley Library collection development program is led by over fifty collection specialists with specialized subject knowledge who are responsible for developing and managing a diverse set of collections and information resources in close consultation with faculty and students. For a more detailed description about the Collections program, see http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/Collections.

Responsibilities

This half-time position reports to the Electronic Resources Librarian and will work closely with the Director of Collections and the Acquisitions Librarian. The Licensing and Contract Librarian will be an integral member of the Digital Acquisitions Group, and will participate in special digital resource projects, new initiatives, long range planning and other ad-hoc duties as assigned. The Licensing and Contract Librarian will:

• Review all licenses for digital content and will have signature authority for licenses. Ensure compliance with basic license requirements. Identify new language requiring exceptional administrative review.
• Manage the workflow of communications with external vendors/publishers from initial communication to on-going negotiation to license signoff.
• Develop a process to manage and archive electronic resource contracts and licensing workflows.
• Investigate and resolve breaches.
• Coordinate and work closely with the Technical Services Department’s acquisitions staff.
• Serve on the Digital Acquisitions Group and other bodies as appropriate.

UCB librarians are expected to participate in library-wide planning and governance, to be able to work comfortably in a shared decision-making environment, and to be active professionally. Professional contributions beyond the primary responsibilities, e.g., active participation in university and professional settings, publication or other research and creative activity, are required for advancement in the Librarian series. The successful candidate will show promise or evidence of such contributions.

Qualifications

Required

• MLIS from an ALA accredited institution, or equivalent degree.
• Knowledge of or experience with license agreements and common license or contract terms.
• Experience with digital resources.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and work both individually and collaboratively within a diverse and changing environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including excellent written and verbal communication skills to establish and maintain a strong working relationship with vendors and staff.

Desirable

• Experience in technical services, particularly in the area of acquisitions.
• Experience with populating or using an Electronic Resource Management System.

In conformance with University of California policy, continuing employment will be contingent upon completion of satisfactory background investigation.

DEADLINE : Consideration will be given to applications received by April 30, 2009.

The Library at the University of California, Berkeley is committed to the support and encouragement of a multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity.

The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Librarians at UC are exclusively represented by the University Federation of Librarians (AFT). This position is in the bargaining unit.

All librarians (full and part-time) are entitled to appropriate professional leave, monetary support for professional development, vacation leave, sick leave, and all other benefits granted to non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits. Relocation assistance is provided.

Applicants should apply in writing, including with their letter a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of their education and relevant experience, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable about their qualifications for this position. Send applications to:

Barbara Kornstein
Academic Personnel Specialist
Library Human Resources Department
110 The Library
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
Or FAX to: 510.642.8675
Or EMAIL: librec@library.berkeley.edu

Applications received via email preferred.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

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