Professional librarian II

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

3d•$31 - $46

About The Position

The Professional Librarian II – Resource Management & Systems Librarian is responsible for managing and optimizing the library’s electronic resources, collections, acquisitions, and core library systems in support of the academic, clinical, and research missions of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the Advocate Health enterprise. This position requires independent judgment and advanced expertise in electronic resources, collections, and library systems. The role applies advanced technical knowledge to electronic resource lifecycle management, collection development and assessment, acquisitions, authentication and access systems, vendor and consortial coordination, and data-driven decision-making. The position works collaboratively with campus partners and enterprise stakeholders and serves as a technical contributor to enterprise library integration initiatives.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA)–accredited program required
Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in an academic or medical library required
Demonstrated responsibility in one or more of the following areas: electronic resource management, collection development and assessment, acquisitions, digital resource management, or library systems
Advanced knowledge of resource management, acquisitions, and collection assessment
Strong understanding of scholarly medical and clinical resources, including databases, e‑journals and e‑books.
Experience working with integrated library systems and discovery platforms (e.g., Alma, Primo, LibKey)
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with institutional IT, information security, procurement, legal partners, vendors, and consortial groups
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret usage, licensing, and financial data
Ability to manage multiple complex workflows and priorities independently
Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills
Strong attention to detail and compliance awareness

Nice To Haves

Experience with proxy and authentication systems, including EZproxy and OpenAthens
Proficiency with Excel for data analysis, reporting, and financial tracking
Experience using Power BI or similar business intelligence and data visualization tools
Familiarity with Celus, SUSHI, or other COUNTER-compliant usage harvesting and analytics platforms
Experience with Alma Analytics or comparable reporting tools
Ability to synthesize data across multiple systems to support assessment and decision-making
Experience supporting enterprise-level, consortial, or multi-campus library initiatives

Responsibilities

Oversee the full lifecycle of electronic resources, including selection, acquisition, licensing, activation, renewal, cancellation, and replacement of databases, journal packages, e-books, and other resources
Ensure reliable discovery and access to electronic resources by managing authentication, holdings, linking, and platform performance across library systems and vendor environments
Serve as the primary technical liaison between the library and institutional IT, information security, procurement, legal/contracting, vendors, publishers, and consortial partners
Lead electronic resource licensing and contracting, including review and negotiation of pricing and terms related to access rights, usage, data privacy, indemnification, renewals, and compliance with institutional and consortial requirements
Coordinate vendor relationships and communications, including trials, renewals, platform changes, access troubleshooting, and service performance
Collect, analyze, and evaluate usage statistics, cost data, and access metrics to inform purchasing, renewal, and cancellation decisions
Conduct ongoing assessment of physical and digital collections using quantitative and qualitative measures to support stewardship, accreditation needs, and program alignment
May manage all or a portion of the library’s collections and electronic resources budget, including expenditure tracking, renewal forecasting, and invoice reconciliation
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, standards, tools, and workflows to improve access, systems reliability, and operational efficiency
Collaborate with colleagues to support communication and promotion of library resources and acquisitions
Participate in institutional, vendor, and consortial meetings related to electronic resources, systems, collections, authentication, and access management
Serve on committees and working groups supporting enterprise library integration initiatives
May supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff and contribute to planning for technical services and collections operations
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program