Electronic Resources Librarian

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collegial environment

Mentorship and professional growth

Innovative projects and partnerships

Scholarship opportunities and service

Job summary

Cornell University Library seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to join an innovative Acquisitions & E-Resources Licensing Services team. The role focuses on licensing, acquisitions, access, and workflow development to support Cornell's scholarly resources and community.

The position offers mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for scholarship and service within a dynamic academic library. Located in Ithaca, NY, with an early-career focus in licensing and access.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
• Ability to troubleshoot, research, work collaboratively and develop solutions to complex problems in uncertain projects.
• Aptitude and interest in learning new technologies and standards.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong service orientation and interest in library users' values and needs.
• Excellent communication and analytic skills, including the ability to work well in a team-based environment with a diverse group.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to fostering learning, research, service and/or outreach in a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• License and acquire electronic resources and manage licensing processes.
• Maintain vendor relationships and coordinate access across systems.
• Troubleshoot access issues and support user workflows for resource discovery.
• Develop and refine workflows to support stewardship of Cornell's collections.
• Engage with professional communities and stay current with licensing trends.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical skills

Organization

Project management

Learning new technologies

Diversity & inclusion

Education

MLIS or equivalent (ALA-accredited)

Advanced degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Link resolvers

Discovery layers

Authentication tools

Authorization tools

Library management systems

Usage data & library metrics

Job description

Cornell University Library seeks a collaborative and service-oriented Electronic Resources Librarian to join an innovative team responsible for connecting the Cornell community with scholarly resources.

As a member of the Acquisitions & E-Resources Licensing Services team, the librarian will work closely with experienced colleagues throughout the library to manage and enhance access to a wide range of electronic resources. The librarian participates in licensing and acquisitions activities, maintains vendor relationships, troubleshoots access issues, and collaborates to develop workflows and practices that support the effective stewardship of Cornell's collections. Further, the librarian contributes to library-wide initiatives, develops expertise in emerging trends and standards, and has the opportunity to engage with professional communities beyond Cornell.

As a member of Cornell University Library's Research, Teaching and Extension (RTE) faculty, the successful candidate will be supported in pursuing scholarship, service and professional engagement that advance both their own career development and the work of the library. We welcome candidates who are excited to learn, contribute, and grow in a dynamic academic environment.

This position is designed for an early-career librarian who is interested in developing expertise in electronic resources licensing, acquisitions, and access within a complex academic research library.

What We Offer

• A highly collegial and collaborative work environment
• A commitment to mentorship and professional development
• Engagement with innovative projects and partnerships across the library
• Opportunities for scholarship, research, and professional service

Required Qualifications

• A master's degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline;
• Ability to troubleshoot, research, work collaboratively and develop solutions to complex problems in uncertain projects;
• Aptitude and interest in learning new technologies and standards;
• Excellent organizational and project management skills;
• Strong service orientation and interest in library users' values and needs;
• Excellent communication and analytic skills, including the ability to work well in a team-based environment with a diverse group;
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to fostering learning, research, service and/or outreach in a diverse community.

Additionally, We Would Prefer

• Knowledge of, and experience with, education-focused AI tools
• Familiarity with electronic resources management tools for libraries, such as link resolvers, discovery layers, authentication and authorization tools, library management systems, library standards, usage data and library metrics, etc.

Work Location

This position is located in Ithaca, New York. The incumbent will typically work on the Ithaca campus.

Relocation assistance may be provided.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

We anticipate filling this position at the academic rank of Assistant Librarian. The anticipated salary range is $67,500-$77,000 and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Based on Cornell's internal procedures and ranking structure, an Assistant Librarian is an early career/entry level role. Individuals at this rank typically have less than three years of experience in a relevant professional appointment.

Benefits

This is a benefits-eligible contract college appointment. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 22 vacation days, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, university retirement contributions, childcare and adoption assistance, and child tuition reimbursement. Funding is available to support professional training and research.

About Us

Cornell University is an innovative institution and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff imparts an uncommon sense of larger purpose and contributes creative ideas to further the University's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement. Cornell's main campus in Ithaca, New York sits on 2,300 acres in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Ithaca offers a wealth of arts, culture, and outdoor activities while maintaining an eclectic college-town feel. The city has been named one of the top 100 places to live, a top 10 recreation city, a best green place to live, and one of the \"foodiest\" towns in America. Cornell's global presence includes the Weill Cornell medical college's campuses on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and Doha, Qatar, as well as the Cornell Tech campus located on Roosevelt Island in the heart of New York City.

Consistent with Cornell's practice, appointment to academic positions require candidates to disclose relevant information about their prior employment including whether they have been found to have violated institutional or employer policies related to or governing unlawful discrimination and harassment, academic and research misconduct, or financial misconduct.

University Job Title

Assistant Librarian

Job Family

Research

Level

002

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Range

$67,500.00 - $77,000.00

Remote Option Availability

Onsite

Company

Contact Name

Bonnie Bailey

Contact Email

[e-mail]

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2026-10-20