Electronic Resources Librarian

Association of Research Libraries; New Mexico; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major library seeks a dedicated librarian to enhance its electronic resources management. The ideal candidate will lead efforts to improve accessibility, develop management procedures, and maintain strong vendor relations. If you hold an MLS and have relevant experience, this role offers a wonderful opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a library performing complex duties related to electronic resources.
• Extensive knowledge of electronic resources management techniques and practices.
• Experience implementing and maintaining electronic collections services.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in making electronic information resources accessible.
• Develops procedures for managing electronic resources and communicates them across the library.
• Administers electronic resource platforms and troubleshooting issues.

Skills

Electronic resources management

System administration

Vendor liaison

Education

MLS from ALA Accredited program

Job description

New Mexico State University Job Location: New Mexico Apply By: 07/12/2025 Date Created: 06/16/2025

We seek a passionate and experienced librarian to support and enhance the endeavors of the NMSU Library.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
* Provides expertise and leadership in making electronic information resources accessible
* Develops and implements new procedures for the management of electronic resources within the library and communicates these procedures throughout the library
* System administration for electronic resource platforms (including link resolvers, electronic resource management systems and databases)
* Administration of discovery service and management of authentication systems
* Troubleshoots e-resources help tickets
* Liaisons with vendors to solve access issues
* Liaisons with campus IT partners
* Assists community college partners
*Gathers usage and cost per use data
* Queries ILS
* Prepares reports
* Monitors ILS vendor updates and makes appropriate recommendations as needed
* Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
· MLS from ALA Accredited graduate program or international equivalent
· One year (12 months) of work experience in a library or equivalent setting performing highly complex duties that require an extensive working knowledge of the techniques and practices of electronic resources management
· Experience implementing and maintaining services for management of electronic collections, such as knowledgebase, link resolver, discovery service, statistics, collection assessment, and ERM components

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