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New Challenges, New Position:
Creation of the Resource Management Librarian
Jessie L. Copeland, Resource Management Librarian
Vicki L. Parsons, Head of Collections
We Will…We Will…
• discuss the reasons for creating a Resource Management Librarian (RML);
• examine the job description of the RML;
• examine the impact on workflows within the Collections department and the Library;
• and discuss the future of this position for the GGC Library as well as the implications for other libraries.
About Georgia Gwinnett CollegeAbout Georgia Gwinnett College
• Chartered in 2005 by the State Legislature
• Currently offers 4 Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology, Business, Information Technology, and Psychology
• Plans to add B.S. in Education, Nursing, and Radiologic Technology in the next 5 years.
More About GGCMore About GGC
• GGC is being created as a model of what a 21st Century college should be as suggested by research and best practices in higher education.
• As such, the college is exploring innovative approaches to staffing and alternative means of accomplishing the educational goals set forth in our vision and mission.
The Library @ GGCThe Library @ GGC
• July 2007
– 20,500 volumes
– 298 journals
– 278 databases
• April 2008
– 26,000 volumes
– 368 journals
– 289 databases
The Library @ GGCThe Library @ GGC
• 7 Librarians; 4 paraprofessionals
• Collections Department consists of:• Head of Collections• Resource Management Librarian• Acquisitions Librarian• Library Assistant III
Traditional Library PositionsTraditional Library Positions
• Cataloging Librarian
• Electronic Resources Librarian
• Serials Librarian
• Systems Librarian
Aspects of all these positions can be found in the Resource Management Librarian
Primary ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities• Assists in managing the cataloging and processing of library resources;• Responsible for providing access to electronic resources;• Oversees management of Serials.• Directly performs cataloging or catalog maintenance tasks as needed• Assists with development and maintenance of the online catalog• Reviews and edits the copy-cataloging prepared by department staff and other librarians;
spot-checks physical processing• Works with the Head of Collections to maintain departmental documentation, produce
reports, and provide collection statistics• Manages day-to-day access functions;• Reports, responds to, investigates, and resolves performance issues related to access and
maintenance of electronic resources;• Direct data management for acquisition and access to electronic resources, including ILS
record management, possible ERM data management, and local electronic resources and database records;
• Resolves complex problems related to orders, renewals, and access;Participates in developing and documenting policies, workflows, and procedures
Aspects of the Academic CollectionAspects of the Academic Collection
• Monographs• Audio-Visual Materials• Software• Web Resources• Microfilm• Serials ( Print and Electronic)• Electronic Databases• Archives
Key AreasKey Areas
• Organization
• Access
• Consistency
Workflows within LibraryWorkflows within Library
• Requests
• Review
• Systems
• Shelving
Workflows within CollectionsWorkflows within Collections
• Order
• Receive
• Process
• Catalog
• Invoice
Time ManagementTime Management
• What I’m doing…
– Cataloging
– Serials
– Electronic Resources
– Administrative
• What I’m doing…partially– E-Journal Access
– Statistics
– Authority Control
– Documentation
What comes next???What comes next???
Why Would I Want to Hire a RLM?Why Would I Want to Hire a RLM?
• Consistent organization of the collection.
• Control of Access to information in the Collection
• Position is more reflective of the current approach to collections
• Position allows for future growth and development of the collection
Why Would I want to Do This:Why Would I want to Do This:
• I’m a geek!
• I’m anal retentive!
• I love organization more than my luggage!
• I am psychologically unfit for public services.
• I need a job.
Questions?Questions?
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