Electronic Resources Librarian
About The Position
The Electronic Resources Librarian supports and coordinates processes related to the acquisition, licensing, management, discovery, troubleshooting, and ongoing assessment of the Purdue Libraries' electronic resources (totaling approximately $15M) on behalf of the University. Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions and Electronic Resources, this position collaborates closely with acquisitions, metadata, systems, and instruction librarians to ensure seamless access to electronic resources via discovery tools, link resolvers, and authentication systems. The librarian also contributes to collection development, serves as a primary contact with electronic resource vendors for access and troubleshooting, and supports internal training, troubleshooting, and outreach to improve electronic resource discovery and usability. This is a fully REMOTE position. A cover letter is required to be considered for this position.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Library/Information Science (MLIS, MLS) from an American Library Association-accredited program (or the equivalent).
- One (1) year of relevant library experience.
- Knowledge of trends and practices in electronic resource management.
- Familiarity with library management systems supporting e-resource and discovery functions, such as integrated library systems (ILS), knowledge bases, electronic resource management systems (ERMS), issue tracking systems, or discovery interfaces.
- Ability to provide peer training and workflow guidance in a technical services or electronic resources unit.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex accessand discovery issues and collaborate with vendors, systems, and metadata colleaguesto resolve them.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of authentication systems such as EZproxy, OpenAthens, and related access pathways.
Benefits
- Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
