Electronic Resources Librarian

Marist University•Poughkeepsie, NY

32d•$63,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for ordering, making accessible, and managing all electronic content, including databases, ebooks and ejournals, in collaboration with colleagues in technical and research services. They will troubleshoot access issues for these resources in a timely fashion and gather and maintain acquisition and usage reports in support of assessment and accreditation. In addition, they will provide support and back-up to the Head of Collection Management and Assessment, which could include ordering collections and supplies and supporting budget management.

Requirements

Master's degree in Library Science or Library/Information Science.
1 - 3 years of related experience.
Demonstrated understanding of electronic resource management.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with ExLibris, PrimoVE, and/or EZProxy.

Responsibilities

Works within ExLibris Alma and Primo VE and OCLC’s EZProxy to ensure discoverability of electronic content in the Library’s catalog, discovery layer, and on the Library’s website.
Monitor subscription renewal cycles, including the seeking and procurement of new resources, contract review timelines and coordination with General Counsel, and budget monitoring of the library’s subscription line.
Gathers and maintains e-resource usage and other assessment metrics to support collection management decisions and accreditation needs.
Resolves electronic content access issues in a timely fashion.
Negotiation of pricing with external vendors, managing database and electronic resource subscriptions, including pricing negotiations and license reviews.
Collaborates with the Metadata and Resource Management Librarian and the Digital Technologies Administrator to ensure electronic resource integration with other systems.
Supports the Head of Collection Management and Assessment in resource ordering and basic budget management in their absence.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment.
Unlimited paid sick time.
14+ paid holidays per year.
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
Life insurance.
Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
403(b) defined contribution plan: First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%. University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years. Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter. Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
Tuition Benefits: Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26. University pays 100% tuition only. Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.