Electronic Resources Librarian, Acquisitions & Discovery (We are no longer accepting applications for this role)

Responsibilities

• Negotiates licensing for and acquires library materials in all formats, with an emphasis on e-journals and databases.
• Led the Libraries' license team and provides leadership on licensing practices while liaising with vendors, consortia, and Collections and Research Engagement librarians.
• Develops and documents workflows, processes, and best practices to support e-resource lifecycles within an system-driven environment.
• Maintains close working relationships with content providers, vendors, and consortial partners in support of e-resource acquisitions and access.
• Responsible for triaging and troubleshooting serials e-resource access problems.
• Participates in establishing and defining projects, priorities, and goals, and manages e-resource projects including developing workflows and training staff.
• Collaborates and works with colleagues across the Libraries to support acquisition, licensing, discovery, and use of e-resources.

Qualifications

• An ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent advanced degree is required.
• Knowledge of trends and practices in electronic resource management.
• Understanding of current and emerging models, practices, and tools as they relate to library acquisitions, licensing, and metadata management.
• Familiarity with library management systems supporting acquisitions and discovery functions, such as integrated library systems (ILS), knowledge bases, electronic resource management systems (ERMS), issue tracking systems, or discovery interfaces.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to foster an environment of belonging and well-being.
• Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably.
• Evidence of ability for ongoing professional development and contribution.