Electronic Resources Librarian

American Association of Law Libraries; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe Library District is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to enhance access to digital resources across North Carolina. The position plays a pivotal role in supporting libraries with e-resource management, ensuring usability, and collaborating with vendors. The Librarian will also analyze resource usage trends and maintain key relationships within the library community.

Qualifications

• Experience managing electronic resources in a library setting.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for e-resource issues.
• Ability to analyze usage trends and collections data.

Responsibilities

• Ensure access to electronic resources for member libraries and end users.
• Support libraries in integrating NC LIVE content into their local systems.
• Manage and maintain metadata for consortial e-resources.

Skills

E-resource management

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Vendor relationship management

Education

Master's in Library Science (MLS) or equivalent

Job description

NC LIVE is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to ensure access for all North Carolinians to NC LIVE’s online collection of over 1.8 billion full-text articles, ebooks, streaming videos, digitized newspapers, and more. These resources are a combination of owned, subscribed, and Open Access resources available to all residents of North Carolina. The Electronic Resources Librarian plays a key role in NC LIVE’s day-to-day operations by maintaining various points of access to these resources for member libraries and end-users, including through the NC LIVE website, authentication system, discovery system, and vendor interfaces.

This position plays a crucial role in supporting NC LIVE’s mission to provide high-quality digital resources statewide. They collaborate with colleagues at 200+ member institutions to integrate NC LIVE’s content into their local systems and enhance e-resource discovery and usage across the state. In addition, they maintain close working relationships with vendors, content providers, and other consortia in support of e-resource usability and accessibility. This position reports to the Executive Director and serves as a liaison to one NC LIVE advisory committee.

Responsibilities:

The Electronic Resources Librarian’s duties and responsibilities include:
Ensuring access to NC LIVE’s electronic resources for member libraries and end users
Supporting libraries in integrating NC LIVE content into their local systems and in providing access via their remote authentication methods
Troubleshooting and remedying electronic resource issues to ensure the best possible usability and accessibility
Managing and maintaining discovery and metadata for consortial e-resources
Maintaining remote resource access to NC LIVE’s resources via NC LIVE’s EZproxy instances
Building and maintaining close working relationships with content providers, vendors, and other consortia and member libraries in support of e-resources discovery and access
Contributing to the assessment of resources and services by analyzing and reporting on usage trends and collections data
Maintaining current knowledge of regional and national trends in e-resource management
Collaborating closely with NC LIVE and member library staff
Liaising with one NC LIVE advisory committee

This position is based in North Carolina. This position is eligible for flexible hours and a hybrid work environment, based on organizational and operational needs.

Minimum salary: $68,000 annually. Review of applications is underway; position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. The Libraries anticipates virtual first round interviews, with full interviews happening in person.

For additional information, please review the full vacancy announcement with application instructions at: https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/ehra/electronic-resources-librarian

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call [phone].