Electronic Resources Management Librarian

University of North Carolina at Charlotte - J. Murrey Atkins Library; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The J. Murrey Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte seeks an Electronic Resources Management Librarian to oversee the life cycle of electronic resources, manage the Alma ERM system, and analyze usage data.

The role collaborates with vendors, liaisons, and CSC to enhance access and marketing of e-resources. Minimum of two years in an academic library and a Master’s in Library Science are required; strong communication, project management, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Minimum two years of academic library experience.
• Familiarity with electronic resources life cycle and NASIG Core Competencies.
• Experience with vendors, publishers, or licensing.
• Knowledge of library technology trends and ERM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of the e-resources life cycle for subscriptions and purchases.
• Collaborate with vendors on trials, troubleshooting, acquisitions and training.
• Administer the ERM system (Ex Libris Alma) including licensing and access rights.
• Collect and organize usage statistics for electronic resources.
• Develop strategies to market e-resources to increase usage.
• Troubleshoot access issues across all electronic resources.
• Communicate about e-resources across the library, university and community.
• Assist with license reviews in coordination with the Head of Collection Strategy and CSC.
• Support ConsortiaManager data entry for Carolina Consortium projects.
• Maintain Read & Publish data tracking system.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Collaboration

Adaptability

Scholarly engagement

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Master's degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

ConsortiaManager

COUNTER & SUSHI

Job description

The J. Murrey Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte is seeking an Electronic Resources Management Librarian that will help manage the life cycle of our electronic resources including maintaining the electronic resources management system ALMA, collecting and organizing usage data, marketing the library’s e-resources, addressing access issues, and other tasks related to the management of the libraries vast electronic resources collection. The ERM Librarian reports directly to the Head of Acquisitions in the Collections and Scholarly Communications Department (CSC).

Essential Duties:

• Manage the e-resources life-cycle of the library’s subscriptions and purchases of electronic materials within the workflows of the Collections and Scholarly Communications unit.
• Liaise with library vendors, in relation to setting up trials, troubleshooting, acquisitions, and training.
• Manage the Electronic Resources Management system within Ex Libris Alma, including adding vendor, licensing, access rights, and other information related to the library’s electronic resources.
• Collect and organize usage statistics for the library’s electronic resources.
• Create strategies, in consultation with library liaisons, Head of Acquisitions and other CSC Unit members to enhance marketing of the library’s electronic resources to increase usage.
• Troubleshoot access issues for all electronic resources
• Manage communication about electronic resources within the library, the university, and the larger community.
• Work closely with the Head of Collection Strategy on license agreement review
• Work closely with the other CSC team members on additional tasks related to electronic resources management as assigned.
• Develop and maintain system to track Read & Publish deal data
• Work closely with the Carolina Consortium to enter and organize data in the ConsortiaManager software and other special projects as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association. Graduation with master’s degree in a specialized area directly relevant to the position description may be an acceptable substitute in certain situations if approved by the Dean.

Preferred Education, Skills and Training Experience:

• Minimum of two years of experience in an academic library
• Understanding of the electronic resources life cycle as described in the NASIG Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians.
• Experience with or interest in working with vendors and publishers.
• Knowledge of trends in library technology and electronic resources management.
• Experience with statistical standards such as COUNTER and SUSHI.
• Experience working with an Electronic Resources Management System and Integrated Library System, such as Ex Libris Alma.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn about, license review
• Experience with cleaning and organizing data.
• Able to work collaboratively or independently
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Commitment to engage in an active program of scholarship and professional service.
• Intellectual curiosity and adaptability

Starting salary is $68,000
The review of applications will begin November 30th, 2026. Anticipated start date is March 2027.

We’re welcoming applicants of all levels of experience.

View full job posting: https://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/71707

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