Electronic Resources Librarian

Christian Brothers University; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition waiver plans

Tuition Exchange Program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to manage Plough Library's online resources and provide reference services across all subjects.

Primary duties include overseeing journal Finders, link resolvers, catalog access, and usage statistics, while maintaining the library's online presence and collaborating with the IT department.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program awarded or expected within a year.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office to compile, analyze, and interpret usage statistics.
• Working knowledge of content management systems for digital content delivery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manages online tools such as the journal finder, link resolver, and catalog.
• Configures and troubleshoots access to all online resources, including e-books, e-journals, and databases.
• Collects and reports usage statistics for electronic resources, subscription databases, and the library discovery system.
• Makes and maintains the library's online presence through blogs and social media.
• Provides reference help in all subjects using print and online resources.
• Coordinates with the Information Technology department and other departments.
• Serves as liaison to assigned departments and provides library instruction when requested.
• Meets with students for the personal librarian program; participates in university committees.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reference services

Team collaboration

Education

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content management systems

OCLC / Springshare tools

Job description

CBU is committed to creating and maintaining a rigorous and enriching learning experience for our students by providing them the best instruction and support by a superior faculty and staff. CBU encourages opportunities to celebrate diversity in an environment that prepares our students to be global citizens. CBU is an attractive and safe campus environment, and it is quite possibly one of the friendliest campuses anywhere.

Job Description:

The Electronic Resources Librarian manages Plough Library's online resources and web presence, in addition to providing reference services in all subjects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages online tools such as the journal finder, link resolver, and catalog.
• Configures and troubleshoots access to all online resources, including e-books, e-journals, and databases.
• Collects and reports usage statistics for electronic resources, subscription databases, and the library discovery system.
• Maintains the library's online presence through blogs and social media.
• Provides reference help in all subjects using print and online resources.
• Coordinates with CBU's Information Technology department and other departments in the performance of these duties.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as liaison to assigned departments.
• Provides library instruction when requested.
• Meets individually with assigned students for CBU's personal librarian program.
• Keeps current with professional developments in the field.
• Serves on university committees.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program awarded or expected within a year.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office products to compile, analyze, and interpret usage statistics for electronic resources, databases, and library services.
• Working knowledge of content management systems, including the maintenance, organization, and delivery of digital content and electronic resources to support user access and resource discovery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift material weighing up to 40 pounds.

Preferred:

• One (1) year of academic library experience preferred, including experience gained through student employment, graduate assistantships, internships, or other entry-level library positions.
• Thorough knowledge of OCLC and Springshare products.

Additional Information:

Christian Brothers University is a Catholic university in the student-centered tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. CBU fosters academic excellence in a range of programs to prepare students from all faiths and backgrounds for careers and lives informed by the Lasallian values of faith, service, and community.
Christian Brothers University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending,403(b), and both undergraduate and graduate tuition waiver plans. CBU also offers tuition waivers for dependents of employees and participates in the Tuition Exchange Program, a reciprocal scholarship exchange program for family members of full-time faculty and staff.
Christian Brothers University offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment, regardless of sex, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin or disability.