Resource Management and Access Librarian

Posting Summary

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.

Job Summary/Basic Function

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.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Salary Range

$85,000 - $89,000

Work Modality

Hybrid