Remote-Eligible Electronic Resources Librarian

Webster International; Webster Groves (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster International's Webster Groves Campus seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to manage access to our electronic collections and online services. You will oversee the lifecycle of electronic resources, coordinate with vendors and IT, and optimize discovery and delivery systems.

Responsibilities include system administration for the integrated library system, authentication services, and data reporting to support collections decisions.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience managing or supporting electronic resources in a library.
• Experience troubleshooting electronic resource access issues.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, colleagues, and end users.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and adapt to changing needs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Minimum of three years of library experience

Responsibilities

• Manages the lifecycle of electronic resources, including activation, maintenance, renewal support, payments, and cancellation.
• Serves as the primary contact for electronic resource access issues and troubleshooting.
• Monitors and resolves access problems with vendors, University IT, and partners.
• Maintains documentation related to electronic resources, licensing terms, and workflows.
• Tracks vendor communications regarding content changes, outages, and service disruptions.
• Maintains the library's financial records and participates in budget forecasting.
• Collaborates with Finance to ensure proper financial processes and improvements.
• Leads system administration and migration activities for library systems.
• Collects usage statistics and develops reports and dashboards.
• Provides liaison support to departments and participates in collection development.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

Integrated library system

EZproxy/OpenAthens

Job description

Webster International's Webster Groves Campus seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to manage access to our electronic collections and online services. You will oversee the lifecycle of electronic resources, coordinate with vendors and IT, and optimize discovery and delivery systems.

Responsibilities include system administration for the integrated library system, authentication services, and data reporting to support collections decisions.