Early-Career E-Resources Librarian: Licensing & Access

Cornell University; Ithaca (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be provided.

Benefits: vacation days, holidays, and

Job summary

Cornell University Library seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to join the Acquisitions & E-Resources Licensing Services team in Ithaca, NY. This early-career role focuses on licensing, acquisitions, access, and workflow development within a dynamic academic library.

The position supports scholarship and professional engagement, with mentorship and opportunities for growth across library initiatives, standards, and emerging trends in electronic resources management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Ability to troubleshoot, research, collaborate and develop solutions to complex problems in uncertain projects.
• Aptitude and interest in learning new technologies and standards.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong service orientation and interest in library users’ values and needs.
• Excellent communication and analytic skills, including team-based work.
• Experience fostering learning, research, service and/or outreach in a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• License and acquire electronic resources and manage vendor relationships.
• Troubleshoot access issues and develop workflows to support access for Cornell users.
• Contribute to initiatives and develop practices that steward Cornell’s collections.
• Engage with professional communities and advance library goals.

Skills

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Collaboration

Learning new technologies

Organizational and project management

Service orientation

Communication and analytical skills

Diversity and inclusion mindset

Education

Master’s in library and/or information science (ALA-accredited) or related advanced degree

Tools

Electronic resources management tools

Link resolvers, discovery layers, authentication tools

Library management systems, standards, usage data

Job description

Cornell University Library seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to join the Acquisitions & E-Resources Licensing Services team in Ithaca, NY. This early-career role focuses on licensing, acquisitions, access, and workflow development within a dynamic academic library.

The position supports scholarship and professional engagement, with mentorship and opportunities for growth across library initiatives, standards, and emerging trends in electronic resources management.