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ERESOURCES SPECIALIST
One of the country’s most selective public research universities, Clemson University serves a uniquely driven and highly accomplished student body.
Ranked consistently as one of the best national public university by U.S.News & World Report, Clemson is a science- and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service. Founded in 1889, we remain committed both to world-class research and a high quality of life. In fact, 91 percent of our seniors say they’d pick Clemson again if they had it to do over.
Clemson’s retention and graduation rates rank among the highest in the country for public universities. We’ve been named among the best values by Kiplinger magazine in 2013, and SmartMoney in 2012 ranked us No. 7 in student return on investment.
Our beautiful college campus sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the shores of Hartwell Lake. But we also have research facilities and economic development hubs throughout the state of South Carolina — in Greenville, Greenwood, Columbia and Charleston.
WELCOME TO CLEMSON!
Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?
One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.
Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.
So,... are you ready?
JOB SUMMARY:
The eResources Specialist activates newly-purchased electronic resources in order to make them discoverable to library users. Assists with troubleshooting electronic resource access issues. Performs regular maintenance on eresource collections as needed. Supports eResources Discovery Librarian with electronic resource packages and collections activation assistance. Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
30% - Essential - Working closely with Acquisitions and Collections, activates newly purchased eBooks in the Library Management System. Activates individual portfolios for other eresources as needed, including streaming video, open access resources, and ejournals. Provides support for activation of collections and packages. May supervise student assistants as needed,
25% - Essential - Assists with troubleshooting eresource access issues, utilizing projects from ExLibris Alma's DARA and the Electronic Activation Task List.
20% - Essential - Performs regular maintenance of electronic resources, including review of ecollections and deactivation of canceled resources. Uses tools such as Alma Analytics, Overlap Analysis, and the Alma E-Resources module.
20% - Essential - Works on special projects impacting metadata and/or cataloging of electronic resources.
5% - Essential - Maintains knowledge of Library Management System through professional development.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - High School or Equivalent - A bachelor's degree may be substituted for work experience.
Work Experience - 1+ years of relevant library experience and technological experience such as experience with Microsoft 365 and web browsers.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Work Experience - Experience with electronic resources in libraries as well as experience using Excel and ExLibris Alma is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Student Workers only - Supervises Student workers only
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
70% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
40% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
80% - Recognize or inspect visually
80% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision
WORKING CONDITIONS:
No working conditions
WORK SCHEDULE:
Standard Hours: 37.5
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
Anticipated Hiring Range: $32,700.00 - $42,307.00
Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL
Normal Operations
Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.
JOB LOCATION:
Clemson/Anderson, SC
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 30, 2024
MILITARY AND VETERAN:
MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.
CLOSING STATEMENT:
Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.