New electronic resources librarian positions

Hi class,

Here are some of the new e-resources librarian positions:

1. Electronic Resources and Discovery Librarian, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

https://www.esucareers.com/postings/17692

2. SERIALS/ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN, Library, University of Houston-Victoria.

https://uhv.simplehire.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=140179

3. Electronic Resources Librarian,The University of California, Berkeley
https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00775

4. ILS and E-Resource Librarian, Regis University
https://jobs.regis.edu/postings/1800

5. Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian, Texas A&M University-Commerce
https://joblist.ala.org/modules/jobseeker/controller.cfm?scr=jobdetail&jobid=31613

Also, in 2015 LJ's survey of salary and job placements, digital services or electronic resources librarian position earns on average $43k-$45k. The LJ's survey is available here:

http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2015/10/placements-and-salaries/2015-survey/explore-all-the-data-2015/

See you in class in the afternoon!

Rong

ProQuest to acquire Ex Libris

Hi class,

Learn more about ProQuest's acquisition of Ex Libris from the following blog by Marshal Breeding:

http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-scoop/proquest-to-acquire-ex-libris/

The ProQuest own report can be found here:

http://www.proquest.com/about/news/2015/ProQuest-and-Ex-Libris-Join-to-Accelerate-Innovation-for-Libraries-Worldwide.html

Best,

Rong

New electronic resources librarian positions

Hi class,

Below are some new positions:

1. Licensed Content Coordinator, Georgia Tech
https://gatech.taleo.net/careersection/gatech_courtesy_postings/jobdetail.ftl?job=193080&src=JB-10160

2. Electronic Resources and Discovery Librarian, East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
https://www.esucareers.com/postings/17384


Best,
Rong

Database Search Tips by MIT Libraries

Hi class,

Here is a straight forward guide on database search strategies that you may find useful:

http://libguides.mit.edu/c.php?g=175963&p=1160724

Best,
Rong

Library Technology Website by Marshall Breeding

Hi class,

You will find the following website containing rich resources/publications on library systems and digital tools.

http://librarytechnology.org/


Marshall Breeding's publications on library industry report are very useful:

http://librarytechnology.org/industryreports/

His May 2015 publication on library systems report 2015 is very informative:

http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2015/05/01/library-systems-report/


Best,
Rong

Welcome LIS454 Fall 2015 class

Hi class,

I look forward to working with you in this class. I post online industry news and position announcements through this blog.

See you on 9/14/2015 for our first class meeting!

Rong