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?