Strategic Collection & E-Resources Librarian

WPU The William Paterson University of New Jersey; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 69,373 - 79,782; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

William Paterson University seeks an experienced librarian to lead collection development, licensing, and user education. You will collaborate with library staff and IT to ensure access to materials and data-driven decisions for subscriptions and renewals.

The role requires an MLS/MLIS (ALA-accredited), strong knowledge of electronic resources, and the ability to manage budgets and vendor relations. On-site position with ongoing professional development and service on committees.

Qualifications

• A master's degree in Library and Information Science (by the time of appointment) — ALA-accredited.
• Second master's degree required by the time of application for tenure.
• Knowledge of collection development policies, practices, and standards.
• Familiarity with electronic resources, licensing, and vendor management.
• Ability to evaluate information resources and assess their relevance and quality.
• Proficiency in using library systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Understand users' information needs through surveys, feedback, and usage data.
• Identify, select, and purchase materials from print and electronic environments.
• Manage collection development funds effectively.
• Regularly evaluate the collection to identify gaps and needs.
• Coordinate weeding to remove outdated materials.
• Negotiate and manage licenses for electronic resources.
• Work with vendors to ensure access and resolve issues.
• Analyze usage statistics to guide subscriptions and renewals.
• Collaborate with IT staff to ensure accessibility of resources.
• Educate users on accessing and using electronic resources.
• Provide course-related instruction and workshops as part of User Education.
• Develop instructional materials (LibGuides, tutorials) to aid information seeking.
• Work with librarians and staff to maintain the collection.
• Stay updated on technologies and best practices in collection development.

Skills

Collection development

Vendor relations

Usage analytics

Negotiation

Instructional support

Team collaboration

Education

MLS/MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Library Systems

Licensing platforms

Job description

William Paterson University seeks an experienced librarian to lead collection development, licensing, and user education. You will collaborate with library staff and IT to ensure access to materials and data-driven decisions for subscriptions and renewals.

The role requires an MLS/MLIS (ALA-accredited), strong knowledge of electronic resources, and the ability to manage budgets and vendor relations. On-site position with ongoing professional development and service on committees.