The Vermont
State College System Libraries are looking for a Electronic Resources & Systems
Management Librarian. Come join our team!
Electronic
Resources and Systems Management Librarian – Vermont State College System (VSCS
Location Flexible)
The Electronic Resources and Systems Management Librarian
monitors and supports all library systems operations, including the integrated
library system and other electronic systems and products. In addition, this
position provides leadership in the acquisition and management of licensed and
subscribed content for discovery and access. ERSML will successfully manage
operations for acquiring, licensing, and accessing, all electronic resources
and serials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage
the full life cycle of library electronic resources and serials including
maintaining relationships with vendors, setting up trials, negotiating
licenses and subscription costs for electronic resources and serials,
creating purchase orders for new and/or recurring databases and serials,
submitting invoices for payment, listing resources on the library website,
setting up and troubleshooting off-campus access, system administration
for several database platforms, and generating statistical data on library
database usage.
- Manage
and support the libraries’ discovery layer (EBSCO Discovery Service -
EDS), link resolver (EBSCO Full-Text Finder - FTF), and single-sign-on
authentication system (Open Athens). Maintain database packages, update
configurations and interfaces, and work with vendors to troubleshoot and
resolve discovery and access issues (e.g., holdings issues or full-text
linking problems.)
- Manage
integrated library system (Koha) and make all system changes or upgrades
to authorized values, parameters, and global system preferences including
circulation rules. Create reports and monitor regular record ingestions/deletions
from Koha to the discovery layer (EDS).
- Serve
as system administrator for the library’s interlibrary loan platform
(Tipasa) and provide backup for interlibrary loan processing one day a
week and on an as-needed basis.
- Participate
fully in library assessment projects.
- Communicate
information regarding collection management recommendations and decisions
to liaison librarians and staff.
- Collaborate
with VSCS System IT and local campus IT to facilitate seamless access to
library digital resources.
- Maintain
understanding and current knowledge of developments in the field of
librarianship.
- Serve
on institutional and regional committees, and in other capacities.
Regularly, take part in professional development activities.
- Represents
the library at state, regional, or national meetings and conferences as
assigned.
- Serves
as liaison to one academic department with responsibility for outreach,
instruction, research consultation, collection development, and
development of learning materials.
- Develops
and maintains library guides and other online self‐directed
learning materials for unit and outreach areas.
- Participates
in reference services, including in‐person, phone, chat reference, and on‐call.
- Performs
related duties and functions as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
- Receives
direction from the VSCS Library Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- ALA-accredited
Master of Library and Information Science degree, or equivalent
combination of education and experience required.
- 1-3
years of public service and/or technical library experience or equivalent
combination
- Knowledge
of integrated library systems, database management, content management
systems (e.g. Springshare products), common operating systems, and
multimedia training tools.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience
working in an academic library.
- Knowledge
of acquisition processes related to electronic resources, and familiarity
with selection, budgeting, vendors, and content providers.
- Knowledge
of evaluation, assessment, and planning methods and strategies related to
electronic resources and other systems, including compiling, and managing
usage statistics.
- Commitment
to developing own professional knowledge regarding diversity, equity,
inclusion, and social justice and how it informs practices within area of
expertise
- Excellent
organization and follow-through skills to ensure achievement of objectives
within established timeframes, working independently and as a member of a
team.
Abilities:
- Commitment
to equitable access to expertise, support, and resources, for all
constituencies (students, faculty, staff, visitors).
- Ability
to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives, cultures,
and an inclusive environment
- Ability
to use absolute discretion when dealing with sensitive, confidential
materials.
Location: This position may be
based on any of the Vermont State Colleges System's campuses and opportunities
for hybrid remote work also exist.
Vermont State Colleges System (VSC) values individual
differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences
from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSC strongly
encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented
populations. VSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in compliance with ADA
requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability
of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact Sarah Potter for assistance
with accommodations at Sarah....@vsc.edu.
This general outline illustrates the type of work that
characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement
of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of individual
positions assigned to the classification.
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