Resource Management and Access Librarian

Teachers College, Columbia University•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Gottesman Libraries is seeking a Resource Management and Access Librarian to oversee electronic serial acquisitions, course reserves, and interlibrary loans. The incumbent plays a vital role in delivering technical services that meet research-level demands for physical and digital access to library materials via the library services platform, learning management system, and resource sharing. The Resource Management and Access Librarian supports course reserves and electronic resource management for the Teachers College community. This role collaborates with faculty and staff to ensure compliant, accessible access to materials and provides user support and training. Responsibilities include managing the lifecycle of electronic resources (acquisition, licensing, usage analysis, and fund tracking), resolving access issues, and coordinating subscriptions and shared resources with campus partners. The role also supports interlibrary loan services, including physical lending, digitization of course materials, and digital resource sharing, while contributing to initiatives that enhance discovery and access to library collections.

Requirements

Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program
Minimum of 3-5 years of technical services
Strong understanding of technical workflows
Ability to conduct responsive reference interviews, employ active listening skills and offer solutions in navigating scholarly publishing as it relates to course readings, materials access, accessibility, copyright, and open access
Strong customer-service orientation
Proficiency in Integrated Library Systems
Familiarity with resource-sharing practices and protocols
Ability to work well independently and also with others in a collegial environment
Ability to adapt quickly to new standards and technologies
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Ex Libris’ Alma, Primo, and Leganto Systems
Experience in academic libraries and understanding of issues in higher education
Experience in interlibrary lending and related systems

Responsibilities

Manages e-resource subscriptions and collections, including vendor liaison, licenses, budgeting, troubleshooting, and user support
Receives, processes, fulfills, and selectively scans requests for course resource lists in coordination with the technical services team
Conducts training for unit staff and compiles relevant instructional material for users
Coordinates and fulfills interlibrary loan services in both electronic and physical formats, in coordination with unit staff
Compiles and reviews usage data and documentation on e-resources, reserves, and interlibrary loans to drive collecting decisions and improve unit workflow
Participates in library working groups and committees, reports on activities, and performs related duties as assigned