Electronic Resources Librarian, BUMC Alumni Medical Library

Boston University; Canada; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic library in Canada seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to manage collections and collaborate across services. Candidates should have a master's degree in library science, knowledge of Ex Libris software, and strong Excel skills. This role offers remote work eligibility up to 4 days per week. Apply with a cover letter and CV by September 19, 2025.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience required; may waive degree with significant experience.
• Detail-oriented and self-starter.
• Remote work eligibility up to 4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze vendor records and statistics using Ex Libris software.
• Improve electronic resource workflow and policies.
• Reconcile invoices and track payments.
• Collaborate with various library services.
• Contribute to professional service and publications.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Ex Libris software expertise

Data visualization

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in library science or related field

Tools

Ex Libris Alma Analytics

Ex Libris Primo

Ex Libris Leganto

Job description

Overview

The Alumni Medical Library at Boston University seeks a collaborative professional to serve as Electronic Resources Librarian. The Alumni Medical Library serves the faculty, staff and students of the Boston University Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine and Public Health. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Library Services, the Electronic Resources Librarian will have broad responsibilities in collections management, including assessment, record keeping and promotion. This position works closely with access services, resource sharing and education services.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes Ex Libris software including Alma Analytics, Primo, and Leganto to integrate and analyze vendor records, usage statistics, library reserves and other business and discovery functions. Demonstrates advanced Excel and spreadsheet skills, Ensures implementation of package and title changes.
• Recommends and implements improvements to existing electronic resource workflow, policies, and documentation.
• Collects, maintains and maintain usage statistics. Creates data visualization of usage statistics. Maintains expert knowledge of tools and standards such as COUNTER and SUSHI.
• Works with business manager to reconcile invoices and track payments. Maintains expenditure spreadsheets. Ensures licenses meet university and industry standards.
• Collaborates with education and information services, resource sharing, business management and access services on issues related to the entire lifecycle of electronic resources. Coordinates resource education and promotion with vendors, consortia and other library staff, including at other BU libraries. Works with IT and technical services librarian to troubleshoot patron access to electronic resources.
• Contributes to profession of academic health sciences librarianship and resource management, through professional service and publications.
• Provides back-up to access services and resource sharing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science or related field with 3-5 years of related experience; degree requirement may be waived with significant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Ex Libris software including Alma Analytics, Primo, and Leganto is strongly preferred.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, diverse team environment.
• Remote work eligibility up to 4 days per week, dependent on performance and responsibilities.
• Submit a cover letter and CV/resume with application. Open until filled with priority review beginning September 19, 2025.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.