SPECIALIST SENIOR/CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Arizona State University, University Libraries

GENERAL INFORMATION: Arizona State University (ASU) at the Tempe campus, invites applications for the position of Specialist Senior/Contract Specialist. S/he will support the licensing program for electronic materials for the multi-campus libraries of ASU, and for the Arizona Universities Library Consortium (AULC), a partnership providing access to electronic resources to university communities in the state of Arizona. S/he will also participate with contracts and rights management for knowledge management projects and initiatives, and undertake a major role in local and national scholarly communication movements.

THE UNIVERSITY: Located in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, Arizona State University is one of the nation's preeminent public universities. It is a rapidly growing multi-campus public research university offering programs from the baccalaureate through the doctorate. ASU has the 4th largest enrollment in the nation, serving almost 60,000 FTE students. Research centers such as ASU's Center for Asian Research fosters greater understanding of Asia through a wide variety of research and outreach activities. The Biodesign Institute focuses on preventing and curing disease, overcoming the pain and limitation of injury, renewing and sustaining the environment, and securing a safer world. The School of Global Studies fosters research and education, intellectual vibrancy and exchange through transdisciplinary, and multi-national collaboration to address key global concerns enriching the ASU research environment, and the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing provides dynamic and visionary leadership in creative writing and the humanities.

THE ASU LIBRARIES: The ASU Libraries is a leader in innovative customer service and in the strength of its collections; it ranks in the top 40 research libraries in North America. The ASU Libraries collections are located on four campuses (Tempe, West, Polytechnic and Downtown) and include more than 4.2 million volumes, and approximately 33,000 current serial titles. Expenditures for library materials in the 2005-2006 fiscal year was over 11.4 million dollars; about 45% was used to license electronic materials for access on and off all campuses. The ASU Libraries are a member of Center for Research Libraries (CRL), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), and the Greater Western Libraries Alliance (GWLA). The University Libraries is also an active participant in the Arizona Universities Library Consortia (AULC). The ASU Libraries support over 60,000 full-time and part-time students and over 2,400 faculty. The Libraries’ homepage can be accessed at http://www.asu.edu/lib/

RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Chief Officer of the Collections and Scholarly Communications Office, the Contract Specialist will support the electronic licensing program for the ASU Libraries of Arizona State University. S/he will review all licenses for the Arizona Universities Library Consortium (AULC), which provides electronic products to university communities in the state of Arizona. S/he will also participate with contracts and rights management for knowledge management projects and initiatives, and undertake a major role in local and national scholarly communication movements. S/he will maintain accurate license records in the Electronic Resources management system. S/he is responsible for maintaining an understanding of rights management and how it applies to the ASU community. As a member of the Collections and Scholarly Communications Office, s/he works cooperatively and constructively with colleagues to meet Office, Library, and ASU goals.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment and five (5) years of related experience; OR, Nine (9) years of related experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Preferred: Familiarity with or experience in contract law and negotiating contracts; familiarity with electronic resources in an academic research library setting; experience working collaboratively; Master of Library Science degree or coursework leading to an MLS; and a JD degree or coursework leading to the JD degree; effective communication skills.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: $50,000 minimum, dependent upon qualifications, professional preparation and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 22, 2008

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application deadline is 11:59pm Arizona time on the day indicated. Log on to http://www.asu.edu/asujobs (you must create a username and password), click on “search staff postings”, and review the list for Job ID 14171, Specialist Senior. Complete required information and attach cover letter, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references. REQUESTED MATERIAL MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our customer service center at 480-965-2701. Applicant will not be considered for the position if their application is incomplete. Work experience dates must include months and years worked, and complete contact information for three professional references must be submitted upon applying. ASU does not pay candidates for travel expenses associated with interviewing, unless otherwise indicated by the department at the time of call for interview.

OTHER INFORMATION: Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. A background check is required for employment. For more information regarding ASU and the Tempe campus visit our web site: http://www.asu.edu/ and http://www.asu.edu/tempe/ . For the Tempe and/or Phoenix area please visit http://www.arizonaguide.com/home.asp . ASU is an EO/AA employer that actively seeks diversity among applicants and promotes a diverse workforce
[Posted 2/12/08]

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