General Librarian

This is a faculty position within the library. The Electronic Resources and Metadata Librarian helps manage electronic resources and serves as the primary metadata librarian for electronic and print materials.

This person must have good time management, communication, and organizational skills, as well as a strong ability to think critically. A high level of technical computer skills is also required. This person must be able to work independently and to establish priorities for the ongoing work of this position. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Electronic Resources and Collection Management.

Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position. Incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur that customer satisfaction is met at all times.

Essential Position Functions & Duties

65% Electronic Resources Management

• Works with licensed vendors to establish and maintain access to electronic resources for LSUHSC-S students, residents, fellows, faculty and staff. Update online journals and e-books in proprietary electronic resource management systems and other resources managed by the library. Keep abreast of changes to access, titles, and provider.
• Troubleshoots access issues for electronic resources, collaborating with library administrators, faculty, and staff. Builds good relationships with library administrators, faculty, and staff.

15% Metadata Functions

• Develops original and copy metadata for all types of materials, using national standards.
• Maintains bibliographic records for print and electronic monographs and journals in the integrated library system.
• Assists with the cataloging in digitization projects.
• Assists with organization, arrangement, description and access to LSUHSC-S archival collections.

10% Faculty Duties

• Works as liaison for faculty wanting to know about Library open access agreements.
• Participates in state, regional and national professional organizations in order to maintain knowledge of library information trends and advancements.
• On an occasional basis, writes newsletter or journal articles

5% Asset Management

• Prepares acquisition report on a monthly basis
• Prepares library materials usage reports on a yearly basis
• Runs reports when required by legal to inventory the print collection. Makes updates as needed based on inventory outcomes.

Non-Essential Position Functions & Duties

5% Marginal Functions (5%)

Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicant must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Master's level degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited school of Library and/or Information Science with at least two (2) years of post-graduate experience in a library setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert in Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of integrated library system and electronic services resource management.

Additional Position Information

PSN/PER Number: PSN 27692 / PER 669

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000

Primary Location: Shreveport, LA

About the School

The LSU Systems Office has provided LSU Health-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might have about these benefits.

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Retirement Plans

LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicant Instructions

Locate and click on the Apply Online button located at the bottom of the screen, enter your contact information and upload your resume/CV. If you need assistance applying electronically, please telephone 318-675-5520.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodation(s).

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Shreveport, LA 71103 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Shreveport, LA 71103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000