Electronic Resources Librarian Position

Description

The Loyola Notre Dame Library<https://www.lndl.org/> seeks a flexible, innovative librarian with electronic resource management experience to join our Acquisitions unit. The Electronic Resources Librarian will manage the life cycle of electronic resources and work collaboratively with units throughout the Library and with University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions (USMAI)<http://usmai.org/> colleagues to provide accurate access to electronic content. Under the supervision of the Acquisitions and Resource Management Librarian, the successful candidate will be a creative problem solver and proactively incorporate new and emerging practices and technology into the electronic resources environment. The Electronic Resources Librarian will be interested in continual learning and the application of expertise developed through work experience and professional development opportunities.

Position Responsibilities:

* Manages all electronic resources throughout their life cycle including procurement and trials, license review, access management, renewals, and cancellations;
* Accurately maintains discovery service, knowledge base, and link resolver;
* Troubleshoots and resolves access issues for electronic resources and establishes proactive processes to identify electronic access issues before they become problems for users;
* Leads usage and resource data collection projects to support collection decisions, budgeting allocations, and annual reporting requirements;
* Establishes relationships with vendors, publishers, consortia, and library staff as primary point of contact for electronic resources needs;
* Participates in and is an active member of the library community, serving on library-wide initiatives and bringing recommendations for new projects and collaborations;
* Engages and remains current on emerging trends, practices and standards in electronic resource management, usage statistics, data management, access and discovery to enhance library services;
* Performs liaison duties in assigned subject area(s) to promote services and resources to faculty;
* Trains and supervises student workers to assist on special projects as assigned;
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

* ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science in hand within 6-months of hire date;
* Professional experience supporting electronic resource life cycle activities in an academic library;
* Experience managing one or more electronic resources technologies, e.g., EBSCO discovery service, knowledge base, link resolver, ERMS;
* Knowledge of industry standards related to serials and electronic resources, e.g., Open URL, KBART, ERMI, SERU, COUNTER, SUSHI, MARC, etc.
* Experience in technical troubleshooting and communicating with vendor technical support operations;
* Strong analytical skills;
* Strong commitment to user-focused customer service;

Required Qualifications (continued):

* Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software;
* Ability to work creatively and effectively both individually and collaboratively;
* Ability to thrive in a changing work environment and demonstrated commitment to professional development.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience evaluating electronic resource use and discovery;
* Understanding of the relationships between electronic resources management and coordination needed with other library departments;
* Experience working in a consortium library environment;
* Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and trends related to electronic resource management;
* Demonstrated project management experience;
* Evidence of establishing and maintaining excellent vendor relationships;
* Knowledge of copyright and intellectual property issues as they relate to electronic resources.

About the Library:

The Loyola Notre Dame Library<https://www.lndl.org/>, located in northern Baltimore City, is a member of the University System of Maryland and Affiliated Institutions<http://usmai.org/> and serves Loyola University Maryland<http://www.loyola.edu/> and Notre Dame of Maryland University<http://www.ndm.edu/>. The library serves as an integral part of the campuses by providing information services and resources to support the academic programs and educational concerns of the two institutions. Loyola University Maryland, a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities<http://www.ajcunet.edu/institutions/>, is recognized for excellence in teaching and learning. Notre Dame of Maryland University is a leader in the education of women and non-traditional students. The Library serves a student population of over 6,100 FTE.

The Library offers an excellent benefits package that includes medical, access to dental, life, disability insurance, and TIAA retirement. Librarians also receive support for professional development. Successful candidates will be subject to a pre‐employment background check.

The Loyola Notre Dame Library is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. Please submit electronically a resume, cover letter, and a list of three (3) work-related references with “Electronic Resources Librarian” in the subject line to Lorena Dion, Administrative Operations Coordinator: ldion@loyola.edu