Electronic Resources Librarian

NC State University Libraries; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University Libraries is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to enhance access to a vast collection of digital resources for North Carolinians. This entry-level role involves collaborating with libraries, managing electronic resources, and ensuring usability, all within a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring knowledge of electronic resource management.
• Experience with library management systems preferred.
• Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure access to NC LIVE’s electronic resources for member libraries.
• Support libraries in integrating NC LIVE content into their systems.
• Troubleshoot electronic resource issues for usability and accessibility.

Skills

Knowledge of trends and practices in electronic resource management

Familiarity with library management systems

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Job description

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NC LIVE is North Carolina’s statewide library cooperative, supporting 200+ public and academic libraries through its mission to support education, enhance economic development, and improve the quality of life of all North Carolinians. NC LIVE provides content, products, services, professional development and technical support to North Carolina’s libraries. Content includes an online collection of 1.8 billion full-text articles, ebooks, streaming videos, digitized newspapers, language learning tools, and more. NC LIVE provides authentication, discovery and website services to libraries to eliminate barriers to access. NC LIVE provides professional development opportunities through regional workshops, the instruction program, and an annual conference. Since its founding in 1997 by representatives of its four Communities of Interest (the community college system, the independent colleges and universities, the public libraries and State Library, and the state university system), NC LIVE has enjoyed a track record of success using entrepreneurial and innovative approaches that build on its collaborative infrastructure. The organization acts as a conduit for partnership as its Executive Director engages member libraries, state agencies and other groups with shared values and goals.

NC LIVE has an operating budget of more than $4.3 million and is funded through recurring state appropriations, with solid annual support from the independent colleges and universities. The consortium’s offices are headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina at its host institution, North Carolina State University Libraries, well renowned for its achievements in advancing library technologies and spaces.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

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
  
  

Required Qualifications

Skills required include:

• Knowledge of trends and practices in electronic resource management
• Familiarity with library management systems supporting e-resource and discovery functions, such as integrated library systems (ILS), knowledge bases, electronic resource management systems (ERMS), issue tracking systems, or discovery interfaces
• Experience designing and managing projects, including bringing them to a successful conclusion
• Ability to work independently, creatively, and collaboratively in a team environment, including the ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships
• Capacity to thrive in an agile, highly collaborative environment and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities
• Ability to foster an environment of belonging and well-being
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

It is not required that candidates meet any of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. The following skills represent some of the areas in which this position could potentially grow and focus, based on the incumbent’s background and interests.

• Relevant experience managing e-resources and vendor relationships
• Sufficient knowledge of descriptive metadata (e.g., MARC records, KBART holdings files) to identify problematic collections
• Experience configuring discovery services and knowledge bases
• Familiarity with proxy services

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Libraries

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