Digital Resources Librarian — Access & Systems

University of the Cumberlands; Williamsburg (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Cumberlands seeks an Electronic Resources and Access Services Librarian to coordinate activation, maintenance, and access to the library's growing electronic resources. This role oversees collection inventory, cataloging, Federal Depository Library Program duties, and supports library systems, resource sharing, and reference and instruction.

Minimum qualifications include MLS from an ALA-accredited program and knowledge of ILS systems, cataloging, and library technology trends.

Qualifications

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program
• Knowledge of ILS systems and cataloging policies
• Knowledge of current library technology trends and a commitment to innovative access technologies
• Familiarity with Excel and data processing programs
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the Library's integrated systems and related technologies supporting discovery, access, authentication, resource sharing, electronic resource management, and other library services.
• Participate in system configuration, upgrades, integrations, testing, troubleshooting, and implementation of new technologies in collaboration with the Systems Management and Data Librarian, vendors, University IT, and library staff.
• Manage electronic and digital resource access, including activation, authentication, maintenance, troubleshooting, and withdrawal of resources.
• Evaluate, select, and support electronic resources and emerging technologies that improve library operations, services, and user access.
• Collect, analyze, and report library data and usage statistics to support assessment, collection development, planning, and decision-making.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, documentation, and workflows related to library systems, technology, data, electronic resources, and access services.
• Support resource sharing, collection management, cataloging, inventory, and Federal Depository Library Program responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide reference and research assistance and support library instruction, programs, projects, meetings, events, and other service activities.
• Collaborate with library faculty and staff in problem-solving, planning, policy development, and decision-making, and participate in University committees and institutional service as assigned.
• Supervise and train student interns or other assigned student workers.
• Maintain professional knowledge of current trends and practices in academic libraries, library technology, systems, electronic resources, data, and access services through appropriate professional development and engagement.
• Work scheduled evening and weekend hours as required, follow University policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Support library meetings, events, initiatives, and services as needed.
• Serve as an effective team member by collaborating with library faculty and staff for problem-solving and decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

ILS systems

Cataloging policies

Library technology trends

Data processing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

MLS degree

Tools

Ex Libris platforms

Springshare suite

Job description

University of the Cumberlands seeks an Electronic Resources and Access Services Librarian to coordinate activation, maintenance, and access to the library's growing electronic resources. This role oversees collection inventory, cataloging, Federal Depository Library Program duties, and supports library systems, resource sharing, and reference and instruction.

Minimum qualifications include MLS from an ALA-accredited program and knowledge of ILS systems, cataloging, and library technology trends.