Electronic Resources Librarian

Molloy College, James E Tobin Library; Village of Rockville Centre (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to oversee online and subscription resources. This role involves managing the full life cycle of electronic resources, providing technical support, and serving as a liaison between the library and external systems. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s Degree in Library Science and have a strong background in electronic resources management and analytics. Join a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing library services and supporting academic success through innovative digital solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an academic library setting.
• Strong skills in electronic resources management and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Manage and troubleshoot library’s online and subscription resources.
• Analyze electronic resource usage statistics and trends.

Skills

Electronic resources management

Analytics

Administration

Information Literacy instruction

Technical liaison skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Proxy Systems

Link Resolvers

Electronic Resources Management tools

Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE

Ezproxy

ILLiad

ARES

LibGuides

Canvas

Job description

To apply, visit the Human Resources Career Center

Hours Monday – Friday: 10:00am to 6:00pm

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing and troubleshooting the library’s online and subscription resources. The ideal candidate will also have experience in electronic resources management, analytics, and administration. As a member of the library’s full-time professional staff, reference, instruction and collection development/liaison duties are also an expectation of the job.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the full life cycle of electronic resources including trials, subscriptions, budgeting, activating/deactivating and troubleshooting.
2. Daily operation of electronic resources, including but not limited to subscription databases and collections, OpenURL management, and discovery systems.
3. Maintaining, troubleshooting and administering a variety of hosted environments or external websites and other digital systems and services through which patrons locate information, i.e. LibGuides.
4. Analyzing and interpreting electronic resource usage statistics, such as counter 5 reports, turnaways, as well as viewing historical trends and anticipating future trends.
5. Serving as the technical liaison between the library and numerous third party systems (i.e., database aggregators and other providers of electronic content) as well as the College’s IT department.
6. Monitor and administer the library’s internal ticket queue system for reporting web-based, digital, and electronic issues and troubleshooting.
7. Recommending, implementing, and supporting emerging technologies (i.e. apps, chat, etc.)
8. Maintaining and updating the proxy server, ensuring resources are both discoverable and readily available from both on and off campus.
9. Monitoring various listervs and other vendor communication channels that specifically report on electronic resources and other performance issues.
10. Perform reference shifts as scheduled.
11. Provide Information Literacy instruction (either classroom or one-on-one) as assigned.
12. Other library-related duties as assigned e.g., liaison duties and committee work.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school
2. A minimum of 3 years of experience within an academic library setting
3. Microsoft (Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
4. Databases that are Library related, Proxy Systems, Link Resolvers, Electronic Resources Management tools.
5. Web Development – CMS Maintenance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience with electronic journals/serials management
2. Experience with Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE
3. Experience with Ezproxy, ILLiad, ARES, Springshare products (e.g., LibGuides) and Canvas
4. Familiarity with digital accessibility and WCAG standards
5. Familiarity with open access and open educational resources

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.