Online Learning and Electronic Resources Librarian

marymount; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marymount University seeks an Online Learning and Electronic Resources Librarian to lead the lifecycle of electronic resources and the design of digital learning environments. In a collaborative team setting, the role coordinates pedagogically sound, ADA-compliant DLOs while ensuring reliable access to the library's electronic collections.

The role provides reference assistance, supports online learners, and serves as a liaison to assigned academic departments, using data-driven insights to

Qualifications

• Education: ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS required.
• Experience with digital resources and library instruction.
• Ability to design accessible digital learning objects and online pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design, maintenance and assessment of asynchronous Digital Learning Objects (DLOs).
• Manage Springshare content platform and generate statistical reports.
• Ensure ADA-compliant online pedagogy and accessibility standards.
• Provide reference and research assistance across modes (in-person, phone, email, online).
• Serve as a library liaison to assigned academic departments.

Skills

Data-driven insights

ADA accessibility

Instructional design

Reference services

Liaison skills

Education

MLS/MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Springshare

ERM system

COUNTER reports

Job description

At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students-but one another-creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,

Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.

Online Learning and Electronic Resources Librarian

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Library & Learning Services

Status: Full-Time, Exempt Staff Position

Target Weekly Hours: 40

Location: Main Campus

Benefits Eligibility: Yes

Job Summary

The Online Learning and Electronic Resources Librarian provides strategic leadership and operational management for the lifecycle of electronic resources and the design of digital learning environments. In a collaborative team environment, this role is responsible for leading the design, coordination, and assessment of pedagogically sound, ADA-compliant digital learning objects (DLOs) while ensuring seamless, reliable access to the library's electronic collections. Acting as a resource to other librarians and library colleagues, this position utilizes data-driven insights to manage electronic resources, supports online learners, provides reference assistance, conducts library instruction sessions, and serves as a library liaison to assigned academic departments.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Online Learning & Instructional Design

• Coordinate the design, maintenance, and assessment of asynchronous Digital Learning Objects (DLOs), including videos, tutorials, and research guides.
• Manages library services content management platform (Springshare), coordinates content creation and maintenance and provides statistical reports.
• Serves as an instructional technology resource for fellow librarians, ensuring online pedagogy meets established accessibility guidelines (ADA compliance) and higher education standards.
• Explores emerging technologies and stays current on trends in online learning and instructional technology.

Electronic Resource Management & Access

• Work collaboratively with the Electronic Resources Specialist to ensure all electronic resources are active, discoverable, and accessible through all access points.
• Manages the electronic resources management system (ERM), link resolvers, database menus, and discovery platforms.
• Coordinates the workflow for subscriptions, trials, renewals, cancellations, and processes related invoices with collection and acquisition colleagues.
• Manages licensing of electronic resources in collaboration with collection and acquisition colleagues.
• Troubleshoots end-user access issues in coordination with the Electronic Resources Specialist, university IT support staff and vendors.
• Maintains platform, publisher, collection, and title updates.
• Work collaboratively with the Electronic Resources Specialist to manage the batch loading and maintenance of records from database vendors and collect, analyze, and manage statistics regarding resource usage (including COUNTER standards), budget, and collection data to support data-driven choices and generate analytical summaries.
• Oversees the bibliographic control of collection materials.

Reference, Instruction, Collection Development, and Liaison Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject liaison to students and faculty in assigned programs, selecting collection materials to support instructional and research needs.
• Designs, delivers, and assesses information literacy and library instruction sessions both in person and online.
• Provides comprehensive reference and research assistance through multiple modes (in-person, phone, email, and virtual), participating in evening and weekend desk rotations as required.
• Participates as a non-voting member on appropriate Faculty Council committees, working collaboratively with faculty under the guidelines of the Faculty Handbook to support the University's mission and vision.

Other Duties and Assignments

• Collaborates on or leads various teams, task forces, and committees within Library & Learning Services, across the University, and within external library consortia.
• Maintains an active awareness of issues facing academic libraries through continuous professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

Education: ALA-accredited Master's degree in library or information science (MLS/MLIS) required