Electronic Resources Librarian

Code4lib; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Code4lib in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to lead the licensing of e-journals and databases. The role involves documenting workflows and managing access while troubleshooting issues related to e-resources.

The successful candidate will engage closely with vendors and consortia to enhance e-resource acquisitions and support library materials management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in negotiating licensing and acquiring library materials.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for vendor and consortial relationships.
• Experience managing metadata for e-resources.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate licensing and acquire e-journals and databases.
• Lead licensing team and document workflows for e-resource lifecycles.
• Troubleshoot and manage access problems for e-resources.

Job description

Description

The Electronic Resources Librarian negotiates licensing for and acquires library materials in all formats, with an emphasis on e-journals and databases. They lead the Libraries’ license team and provide leadership on licensing practices while liaising with vendors, consortia, and Collections and Research Engagement librarians.

The position develops and documents workflows, processes, and best practices to support e-resource lifecycles within a systems‑driven environment, and manages discovery and administrative metadata for e-resources, including creating, loading, updating, maintaining, and withdrawing records for e-resources.

They maintain close working relationships with content providers, vendors, and consortial partners in support of e‑resource acquisitions and access.

They are responsible for triaging and troubleshooting e‑resource access problems.

As part of the department’s management team, they also participate in establishing and defining projects, priorities, and goals, and manage e‑resource projects including developing workflows and training staff.