Electronic Resources Librarian

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

6d•$67,500 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cornell University Library seeks a collaborative, service-oriented Electronic Resources Librarian to help connect the Cornell community with scholarly resources. As part of the Acquisitions & E-Resources Licensing Services team, the librarian works with colleagues across the library to manage and improve access to electronic resources. The role participates in licensing and acquisitions, maintains vendor relationships, troubleshoots access issues, and collaborates on workflows and practices for effective stewardship of Cornell’s collections. The librarian also contributes to library-wide initiatives, develops expertise in emerging trends and standards, and may engage with professional communities beyond Cornell. As a member of Cornell University Library’s Research, Teaching and Extension faculty, the successful candidate is supported in scholarship, service, and professional engagement that advance their career development and the library’s work. This is designed as an early-career role for a librarian interested in developing expertise in electronic resources licensing, acquisitions, and access within a complex academic research library. The anticipated academic rank is Assistant Librarian. The position is located in Ithaca, New York, and the incumbent will typically work on the Ithaca campus. Relocation assistance may be provided; visa sponsorship is not available. This is a benefits-eligible contract college appointment. The anticipated salary range is $67,500–$77,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution, or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline.
Ability to troubleshoot, research, collaborate, and develop solutions to complex problems in uncertain projects.
Aptitude and interest in learning new technologies and standards.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Strong service orientation and interest in library users’ values and needs.
Excellent communication and analytical skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment with a diverse group.
Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to fostering learning, research, service, and/or outreach in a diverse community.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with education-focused AI tools.
Familiarity with electronic resources management tools for libraries, such as link resolvers, discovery layers, authentication and authorization tools, library management systems, library standards, usage data, and library metrics.

Responsibilities

Manage and enhance access to a wide range of electronic resources.
Participate in licensing and acquisitions activities.
Maintain vendor relationships.
Troubleshoot electronic resource access issues.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop workflows and practices that support stewardship of Cornell’s collections.
Contribute to library-wide initiatives.
Develop expertise in emerging trends and standards.
Engage in scholarship, service, and professional activities that advance career development and the library’s work.