Electronic Resources and Systems Librarian

Job Details

STATUS/HOURS: This is a full-time, 12 month position, 40 hours/week, one evening per week, Saturday and Sunday hours on a rotating basis. Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.

COMPENSATION: $90,000-$94,500 annual salary. Compensation is based on relevant education and experience and will be set within the listed range.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain the library’s growing collection of electronic resources including but not limited to: ebooks, databases, and ejournals.
• Coordinates the selection, acquisition and maintenance of eresources to support the entire lifecycle of this content.
• Negotiate licensing terms with vendors; liaise with vendors regarding access, record sets, and patron data.
• Collaborate with colleagues to manage the library’s integrated library system (currently OCLC WMS) and other discovery, access, and productivity platforms and systems.
• Research, propose, and implement configuration recommendations for discovery systems to enhance user experience and ensure availability.
• Manage the functionality and development of the library website, collaborating with colleagues to ensure accurate content, overall user satisfaction, and coordination with the communications department.
• Participate as a member of the library instructional program to support research skills and information literacy. Serves as a liaison librarian, ideally for the Science and Math departments. Provides research assistance and reference services in a variety of formats to the Academy community and members of the general public.
• Train library staff in new and existing systems. Be a technical support resource for library staff and patrons.
• Collaborate with the Center for Archives and Special Collections to support their digital platforms (e.g. ArchiveSpace, TIND).
• Interact and collaborate with ITS and serve as a departmental point-person for IT issues, data loads, and products, including authentication tools.
• May be involved in the selection and implementation of new platforms and software for library departments.
• Aid in technology project planning and management, including input on resource allocation related to library systems.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and provide vision to help shape future use of technology and implement new technology as needed, including AI.
• Keep ongoing document of projects, processes and procedures. Provide data analysis and usage statistics.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Strategic high-level thinking coupled with the attention to detail necessary for successful planning and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with teammates and clients by building trust and credibility.
• Ability to assess, learn, and implement emerging technologies.
• Ability to build and leverage effective relationships and influence decisions and behaviors through partnering.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a strong customer focus; experience with user experience methodologies preferred.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office; willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and handle ambiguity.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree in Library Science preferred.
• Experience: 3 - 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Familiarity: With integrated library systems, OCLC products, html coding, and CSS.
• Additional Requirements: Familiarity with Springshare products, such as LibGuides CMS, LibAnswers, LibCal. Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
• Clean Driving record (reviewed annually).