Electronic Resources Access Librarian

Code4lib; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Code4lib is seeking an Electronic Resources Access Librarian to manage the lifecycle of the Libraries’ electronic resources collections, supporting Ohio University’s teaching, learning, and research activities. Responsibilities include overseeing the management of subscription databases, online journals, eBooks, and open access options, ensuring seamless access for the OU community.

The ideal candidate will have experience with library systems and third-party services related to electronic resources, leading related projects within the Libraries’ Acquisitions department. The target salary for this position is $52,000 to $59,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of electronic resources collections.
• Oversee investigation, purchase, activation, and maintenance of electronic resources access.
• Lead e-resource related projects and troubleshooting processes.

Job description

Electronic Resources Access Librarian

The Electronic Resources Access Librarian will support Ohio University teaching, learning, and research activities by effectively managing the lifecycle of the Libraries’ electronic resources collections, which include subscription databases, online journals, eBooks, and open access options. Managing the e-resources lifecycle includes overseeing and participating in the investigation, purchase, activation, evaluation, and maintenance of electronic resource access through the Libraries. The position maintains seamless access for OU community members through library systems and third-party services such as integrated library systems (ILS), discovery services, link resolvers, proxy servers, electronic resource management systems (ERM), and relevant knowledge bases. The position will lead e-resource related projects and routine troubleshooting processes within the Libraries’ Acquisitions department.

• The target salary for this position is $52,000 to $59,000 and is commensurate with the selected candidate’s education and experience while considering internal equity.