Electronic Resources and Systems Librarian

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Brentwood (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 94,500; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a librarian to lead access to the library's electronic resources and oversee eresource management on campus. You will collaborate with colleagues, manage licenses, and support student and staff information needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining ebooks, databases, journals, and the library website, training staff, and coordinating with IT. A MLS preferred, 3–5 years experience required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with integrated library systems (OCLC) and Springshare products.
• Experience with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to manage the lifecycle of eresources.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee access to and management of the library's electronic resources.
• Coordinate licensing, access, and lifecycle management of eresources with vendors.
• Manage the library website and ensure accurate content.
• Support research skills and information literacy as liaison librarian.
• Collaborate with ITS and other departments on technology initiatives including AI.
• Provide data analysis and usage statistics.

Skills

Eresources mgmt

Library systems

OCLC familiarity

Springshare tools

HTML/CSS

Communication skills

Research assistance

Education

MLS

Tools

OCLC WMS

LibGuides

LibAnswers

LibCal

HTML/CSS

Job description

STATUS/HOURS:

This is a full-time, 12 month position, 40hours/week, one evening per week, Saturday and Sunday hours on arotating basis. Schedule may vary according to departmental andAcademy needs.

COMPENSATION:

$90,000-$94,500 anual salary. Compensation isbased on relevant education and experience and will be set withinthe listed range.

JOB DETAILS

• Exempt


• Regular


• Full-Time


• 12 Months


• ADM


• Library


• On-campus

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for leading and overseeing access to and management ofthe library's electronic resources (eresources). Collaborates withcolleagues in providing and promoting information services forstudents and employees. Coordinates and plans for technology in thelibrary, including training of library staff and implementation ofemerging technologies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the library's growing collection of electronicresources including but not limited to: ebooks, databases, andejournals. Coordinates the selection, acquisition and maintenanceof eresources to support the entire lifecycle of this content.Negotiate licensing terms with vendors; liaise with vendorsregarding access, record sets, and patron data.


• Collaborate with colleagues to manage the library’s integratedlibrary system (currently OCLC WMS) and other discovery, access,and productivity platforms and systems. Research, propose, andimplement configuration recommendations for discovery systems toenhance user experience and ensure availability.


• Manage the functionality and development of the librarywebsite, collaborating with colleagues to ensure accurate content,overall user satisfaction, and coordination with the communicationsdepartment.


• Participate as a member of the library instructional program tosupport research skills and information literacy. Serves as aliaison librarian, ideally for the Science and Math departments.Provides research assistance and reference services in a variety offormats to the Academy community and members of the generalpublic.


• Train library staff in new and existing systems. Be a technicalsupport resource for library staff and patrons. Collaborate withthe Center for Archives and Special Collections to support theirdigital platforms (e.g. ArchiveSpace, TIND).


• Interact and collaborate with ITS and serve as a departmentalpoint-person for IT issues, data loads, and products, includingauthentication tools. May be involved in the selection andimplementation of new platforms and software for librarydepartments. Assist in technology project planning and management,including input on resource allocation related to librarysystems.


• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and provide vision tohelp shape future use of technology and implement new technology asneeded, including AI.


• Keep ongoing document of projects, processes and procedures.Provide data analysis and usage statistics.

DIRECT/INDIRECT REPORTS

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, anorientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency inall aspects of Academy life.


• Strategic high-level thinking coupled with the attention todetail necessary for successful planning and execution.


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teammates and clientsby building trust and credibility.


• Ability to assess, learn, and implement emergingtechnologies.


• Ability to build and leverage effective relationships andinfluence decisions and behaviors through partnering.


• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop andmaintain collegial relationships.


• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.


• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trustand credibility.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as astrong customer focus; experience with user experiencemethodologies preferred.


• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.


• Ability to work independently and handle multiple prioritiesand deadlines simultaneously.


• Proficient in MS Office; willingness and ability to learnadditional applications as needed.


• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to beflexible and handle ambiguity.


• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain aprofessional demeanor and restraint at all times, includingstressful situations.

EDUCATION

• Master's degree in Library Science preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 - 5 years' relevant experience.


• Familiarity with integrated library systems, OCLC products,html coding, and CSS.


• Familiarity with Springshare products, such as LibGuides CMS,LibAnswers, LibCal.


• Experience working with adolescents in an educational settingpreferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewedevery 5 years).


• Clean Driving record (reviewed annually)

Applicants are required to submit a resume and cover letter withtheir application.

Application review will begin at the end of August.