"Electronic Resources Librarian"

Job Description

Department: Resource Services

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Position Availability: Immediately

Library Summary
Emory University Libraries is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join our team as the Electronic Resources Librarian. You will contribute to the lifecycle for Emory Libraries licensed electronic resources, including licensing, purchasing, maintenance, and access in a dynamic, future-oriented library. As a member of the Electronic & Continuing Resources Department, you will work across the libraries with colleagues to improve accessibility and discovery for students and faculty. In this position, you will implement major initiatives, introduce innovative access and discovery models, and oversee usage statistic collection for decision-making and assessment purposes. If you are passionate about library services and ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply for the Electronic Resources Librarian position at Emory University Libraries. Join us in implementing Emory University's mission of creating, preserving, teaching, and applying knowledge in the service of humanity.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Electronic & Continuing Resources, the Electronic Resources Librarian coordinates the day-to-day management of the electronic resources workflow. The Electronic Resources (ER) Librarian works closely with others on the ECR team, with the Resource Description team, and others to develop e-resources-related policies, procedures, and practices. The ER Librarian coordinates the collection of usage statistics for electronic resources; develops policies around licensed electronic resources accessibility; manages two direct reports; and assists in developing discovery methods by collaborating with other units within the division and in other divisions and departments.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Contribute to licensing, purchase, maintenance, access, renewal or cancellation workflows, analysis and decisions related to e-resource management
• Develop and maintain standard and emerging access paths and workflows.
• Improve user access and discovery to e-resources by anticipating and resolving issues with remote access and authentication products, removing barriers in license and access models, and introducing new technologies.
• Create, audit, and analyze the accessibility of our licensed e-resources and advocate with vendors for compliance with existing standards.
• Development and implement local workflows, documentation, and record-keeping practices for electronic resources management.
• Oversee the collection of e-resources usage statistics and collaborate with stakeholders across libraries to synthesize data and develop meaningful insights for local decision-making and assessment efforts.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional and scholarly associations; maintain membership and accreditation; participate in meetings, conferences, and workshops; serve in appointed or elected positions
• Maintain up-to-date professional knowledge and skills related to job responsibilities and current trends in higher education, academic libraries, and information technology
• Adhere to guidelines in the Emory Handbook Governing the Librarian series for Faculty-Equivalent Librarians regarding appointment, renewal, and promotion
• Participate in library and campus committees

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• ALA-accredited master's degree in library and information science OR equivalent education and experience (subject expertise combined with appropriate teaching experience and/or library experience)

Skills and Competencies:

• Communicate effectively (verbal, written, and graphic) through various communication channels
• Capacity to thrive in a complex, sometimes ambiguous, future-oriented environment
• Strong customer service skills and commitment to providing effective library services.
• Skills to plan and manage several initiatives simultaneously
• Strengths in prioritizing and budgeting

Interpersonal and Leadership Abilities:

• Aptitude for developing and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Active professional or scholarly participation, involvement, and leadership in local, state, regional, national, or international associations

Application Details
Interested candidates should review the application requirements and apply online at https://apply.interfolio.com/169217. Applications may be submitted as Word or PDF attachments and must include: 1. Current resume/vita detailing education and relevant experience. 2. Cover letter describing qualifications and experience. 3. Please describe what makes a cohesive and effective team. What qualities or actions do you think contribute to team success, and how do they influence performance and productivity? Describe the role you would play in creating a work environment that allows all employees to contribute their best work toward achieving the university's mission. Please limit your response to no more than 3 paragraphs. 4. In a separate document list the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 professional references including a current or previous supervisor. Candidates applying by July 17, 2025, will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is successfully filled. Emory is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications and nominations from women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans.

General Information
Professional librarians at Emory Libraries are 12-month faculty-equivalent positions evaluated annually with assigned ranks renewable for 3 or 5 years based on experience and background. Appropriate professional leave and funding is provided. Depending on educational credentials and position, librarians may be considered for a shared/dual appointment between the library and academic department as a faculty member.