Description
Position Summary: The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.
The eResources Librarian will lead and manage the library’s electronic resources, ensuring seamless access to databases, eJournals, and eBooks. This role involves activating and maintaining access to licensed electronic resources, resolving access issues, and collaborating with public services librarians to enhance user experience. Key responsibilities include supervising one full-time staff member, maintaining the Open Athens proxy server and link resolver, managing eResource knowledge bases such as EBSCO A-to-Z, collecting and tracking usage data, administering databases, and coordinating eResource-related tasks among various stakeholders. The librarian will also collaborate with consortial partners on eResource issues. This position will work closely with the Acquisitions Librarian, who is responsible for purchasing and licensing eResources.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• ALA -accredited master’s degree in library or information science or an advanced degree in a related field.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead an eResources team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with standards such as COUNTER 5 and SUSHI .
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students
• 2 years of experience working with electronic resources