Electronic Resources Librarian (NC LIVE)

Digital Library Federation; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to enhance access to digital resources for North Carolinians. This role supports member libraries' system integration while troubleshooting access issues and maintains partnerships with content providers, playing a critical part in statewide resource management.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science or related field preferred.
• Experience with electronic resource management systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Usability

Accessibility

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Library Science or related field

Job description

NCLIVEis seeking anElectronic Resources Librarianto 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 NCLIVEwebsite, 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 at200+ member institutionsto 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 oneNCLIVEadvisory 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 NCLIVEcontent 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 NCLIVEand member library staff
• Liaising with one NCLIVEadvisory committee