Resource Management Librarian

Job Description

The Resource Acquisition and Management Department of the Boston College Libraries invites applications for the position of Resource Management Librarian. This role leads the post-acquisition maintenance, access, and ongoing management of the Libraries' extensive online scholarly resources, including journal packages, databases, ebooks, online standing orders, and datasets across a broad range of disciplines.

The successful candidate will play a central role in sustaining the accuracy, continuity, and discovery of the Libraries' licensed and open-access online content. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Resource Acquisition & Management, Scholarly Platforms & Discovery, and Library Systems & Applications, the Resource Management Librarian ensures that metadata, authentication, and access pathways remain consistent, reliable, and aligned with best practices in electronic resource management.

Key functions include:

• Leading the setup, activation, and long-term maintenance of electronic collections and portfolios in Alma
• Managing workflows that strengthen automation, reduce manual labor, and improve accuracy and efficiency in resource management
• Overseeing title transfers, perpetual access claims, platform migrations, and Community Zone/Knowledge Base updates in Alma
• Diagnosing, triaging, and resolving complex access issues for online scholarly resources, including e-journals, databases, streaming media, ebooks, and datasets
• Generating reports and conducting analysis-including cost-per-use, overlap analysis, linear feet calculations, and usage statistics-to inform collection development and renewal decisions
• Preparing required annual data for ACRL and ARL reporting
• Serving on committees, task forces, and consortial working groups, including those related to Alma/Primo enhancements

The Resource Management Librarian reports to the Head of Resource Acquisition and Management and works collaboratively as part of the department's leadership team. The position trains and assigns work to student employees.

This is an IN PERSON position. Please submit both a cover letter and resume