Digital Resources Librarian: Access & Analytics

Marist University; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Paid holidays

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Marist University is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to manage access to databases, ebooks, and e-journals, coordinating with technical and research services to ensure seamless discovery.

The role involves troubleshooting access, gathering usage data, and supporting budget with the Head of Collection Management, with a comprehensive benefits package and a 37.5-hour work week on the Main Campus.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science.
• 1-3 years of related experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of electronic resource management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate with ExLibris Alma/Primo VE and EZProxy to ensure discoverability of electronic content in the catalog and discovery layer.
• Monitor renewal cycles, procure new resources, review contracts with General Counsel, and track subscription budgets.
• Collect and maintain e-resource usage and assessment metrics for collection management and accreditation.
• Resolve electronic content access issues promptly to minimize downtime for users.
• Negotiate pricing and manage subscriptions and license reviews with external vendors.
• Collaborate with Metadata/Resource Management Librarian and Digital Technologies Administrator to integrate resources with systems.
• Assist Head of Collection Management in ordering and basic budget management in their absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronic resource management

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

ExLibris Alma

Primo VE

EZProxy

OCLC

Job description

Marist University is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to manage access to databases, ebooks, and e-journals, coordinating with technical and research services to ensure seamless discovery.

The role involves troubleshooting access, gathering usage data, and supporting budget with the Head of Collection Management, with a comprehensive benefits package and a 37.5-hour work week on the Main Campus.