E-Resources Librarian: Lifecycle, Access & Analytics

Black Caucus of the American Library Association; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Charlotte, through Atkins Library, seeks an Electronic Resources Management Librarian to oversee the lifecycle of the library’s electronic subscriptions and purchases. The role interfaces with vendors, licenses, access rights, and usage data to optimize collections.

The position requires a master’s degree in library and information science and experience with electronic resources management systems like Ex Libris Alma. Collaboration across units and ongoing scholarly activity are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electronic resources lifecycle for subscriptions and purchases.
• Liaise with vendors for trials, troubleshooting, acquisitions and training.
• Administer the Electronic Resources Management system (Ex Libris Alma) including licenses and access rights.
• Collect and organize usage statistics for electronic resources.
• Develop marketing strategies with liaisons and acquisitions for increased usage.
• Troubleshoot access issues across all electronic resources.
• Communicate about electronic resources within the library, university and community.
• Collaborate with the Head of Collection Strategy on license reviews.
• Work with CSC team on additional e-resources tasks.
• Develop and maintain a system to track Read & Publish deal data.
• Enter and organize data in ConsortiaManager with the Carolina Consortium.

Skills

ER lifecycle

Vendor relations

Data analytics

Project management

Communication skills

Education

MLS/LIS

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

ConsortiaManager

Job description

UNC Charlotte, through Atkins Library, seeks an Electronic Resources Management Librarian to oversee the lifecycle of the library’s electronic subscriptions and purchases. The role interfaces with vendors, licenses, access rights, and usage data to optimize collections.

The position requires a master’s degree in library and information science and experience with electronic resources management systems like Ex Libris Alma. Collaboration across units and ongoing scholarly activity are expected.