E-Resources and Serials Librarian

Kansas Library Association; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Meyer Library is seeking a Librarian to manage electronic resources, negotiate licenses, and oversee budgets. The role includes reporting usage, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring access for users across departments.

Responsibilities span from acquisitions to promotions of digital resources, teaching for-credit courses, and supporting library operations. A MLIS and experience with ERMS like CORAL or FOLIO are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program (or international equivalent).
• Experience reading, negotiating, and managing license agreements is required.
• Experience supporting the management and/or acquisition of electronic resources is required.
• A high level of technology proficiency, including information systems such as library service platforms, is required.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic resource access issues is required.
• Experience using an Electronic Resource Management System such as CORAL or FOLIO is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage library electronic resources, including acquisition, implementation, renewal, assessment, and annual subscription reviews.
• Create and share electronic resource usage reports. Implement various assessment tools.
• Manage library print serial collection, work with vendors on digital and print packages.
• Negotiate favorable license agreements in consultation with University Legal Affairs and Compliance and Procurement Services.
• Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of library electronic resource administrative data, including contracts and license terms.
• Assist RM&D Director with financial planning and budgeting.
• Provide seamless user access in collaboration with library and university constituents.
• Promote library electronic resource growth, development, and marketing; develop communication strategies for students and departments.
• Notify vendors of renewal/cancellation decisions; inform users of changes.
• Assist in developing e-resource and serial workflows and documentation.
• Participate in self-directed professional development; attend conferences/trainings.
• Serve as library liaison for designated academic areas.
• Perform library faculty duties in promotion/tenure areas; teach for-credit library science courses as assigned.
• Contribute to a work environment with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Support Meyer Library operations and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Decision making

Tech proficiency

Education

MLIS degree

Tools

CORAL

FOLIO

KBART

COUNTER

SERU

Job description

Salary: $58,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Academic Library

1. Manage library electronic resources, including acquisition, implementation, renewal, assessment, and annual subscription reviews.

2. Create and share electronic resource usage reports. Implement various assessment tools.

3. Manage library print serial collection, work with vendors on digital, digital and print combination, or print packages.

4. Negotiate favorable license agreements in consultation with University Legal Affairs and Compliance and Procurement Services. Provide support for inquiries related to interpretation of license terms.

5. Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of library electronic resource administrative data, including contracts, license terms, and perpetual access agreements.

6. Assist RM&D Director with financial planning and budgeting.

7. Provide seamless user access in collaboration with other library and university constituents.

8. Promote library electronic resource growth, development, and marketing. Develop and implement effective communication strategies reaching students, academic departments, and other stakeholders.

9. Notify vendors of renewal and cancellation decisions. Create and maintain effective communication channels by informing library users of resource changes.

10. Assist RM&D Director in developing and implementing e-resource and serial workflows and documentation.

11. Participate in self-directed professional development. Attend professional conferences and various trainings as directed.

12. Serve as library liaison for designed academic areas.

13. Perform library faculty duties consistent with library promotion and tenure guidelines in the areas of librarianship, research, and service.
14. Teach for-credit library science courses as assigned.
15. Contribute to a work environment encouraging positive engagement with those of differing cultures and backgrounds.
16. Support the overall operation of Meyer Library. Contribute to the library’s success by performing other duties as assigned.

Education: Master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program (or international equivalent).

Experience: Experience reading, negotiating, and managing license agreements is required. Experience supporting the management and/or acquisition of electronic resources is required. A high level of technology proficiency, including information systems such as library service platforms, is required. Experience of troubleshooting electronic resource access issues is required. Experience using an Electronic Resource Management System such as CORAL or FOLIO is required.

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and decision-making skills are required. The ability to analyze and evaluate data to produce reports and recommendations for decision-making purposes is required. The ability to effectively use technology in creative ways to address challenges is required. The ability to manage details associated with the implementation of complex policies and procedures is required. The ability to foster a work environment encouraging positive engagement with those of differing cultures and backgrounds is required. Demonstrated knowledge of current standards, best practices and emerging trends in electronic resources and technical services is required. Familiarity with current e-resource standards and protocols (e.g., KBART , COUNTER , and SERU ) is required.