New Challenges, New Position: Creation of the Resource Management Librarian Jessie L. Copeland, Resource Management Librarian Vicki L. Parsons, Head of Collections

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 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 GGC GGC is being created as a model of what a 21 st 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 GGC July 2007 –20,500 volumes –298 journals –278 databases April 2008 –26,000 volumes –368 journals –289 databases

The GGC 7 Librarians; 4 paraprofessionals Collections Department consists of: Head of Collections Resource Management Librarian Acquisitions Librarian Library Assistant III

Traditional 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 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 Collection Monographs Audio-Visual Materials Software Web Resources Microfilm Serials ( Print and Electronic) Electronic Databases Archives

Key Areas Organization Access Consistency

Workflows within Library Requests Review Systems Shelving

Workflows within Collections Order Receive Process Catalog Invoice

Time 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???

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: 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?