[Eril-l] Job Posting: Electronic Resources Librarian

[Tabitha Ochtera]

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Electronic Resources Librarian
Full Time Admin / Library Technicians
Molloy College Main Campus, Rockville Centre, NY, US


Hours

Monday - Friday: 10:00am to 6:00pm


GENERAL PURPOSE

The Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing and troubleshooting the library's online and subscription resources. The ideal candidate will also have experience in electronic resources management, analytics, and administration. As a member of the library's full-time professional staff, reference, instruction and collection development/liaison duties are also an expectation of the job.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Support the full life cycle of electronic resources including trials, subscriptions, budgeting, activating/deactivating and troubleshooting.
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Daily operation of electronic resources, including but not limited to subscription databases and collections, OpenURL management, and discovery systems.
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Maintaining, troubleshooting and administering a variety of hosted environments or external websites and other digital systems and services through which patrons locate information, i.e. LibGuides.
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Analyzing and interpreting electronic resource usage statistics, such as counter 5 reports, turnaways, as well as viewing historical trends and anticipating future trends.
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Serving as the technical liaison between the library and numerous third party systems (i.e., database aggregators and other providers of electronic content) as well as the College's IT department.
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Monitor and administer the library's internal ticket queue system for reporting web-based, digital, and electronic issues and troubleshooting.
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Recommending, implementing, and supporting emerging technologies (i.e. apps, chat, etc.)
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Maintaining and updating the proxy server, ensuring resources are both discoverable and readily available from both on and off campus.
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Monitoring various listervs and other vendor communication channels that specifically report on electronic resources and other performance issues.
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Perform reference shifts as scheduled.
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Provide Information Literacy instruction (either classroom or one-on-one) as assigned.
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Other library-related duties as assigned e.g., liaison duties and committee work.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  *   Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school
  *   A minimum of 3 years of experience within an academic library setting
  *   Microsoft (Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
  *   Databases that are Library related, Proxy Systems, Link Resolvers, Electronic Resources Management tools.
  *   Web Development - CMS Maintenance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  *   Experience with electronic journals/serials management
  *   Experience with Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE
  *   Experience with Ezproxy, ILLiad, ARES, Springshare products (e.g., LibGuides) and Canvas
  *   Familiarity with digital accessibility and WCAG standards
  *   Familiarity with open access and open educational resources

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.



The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.



Molloy College, an independent, Catholic college, rooted in the Dominican tradition of study, spirituality, service and community, is committed to academic excellence with respect for each person. Through transformative education, Molloy promotes a lifelong search for truth and the development of ethical leadership.



All Molloy College employees are expected to display an understanding of and a commitment to the College's mission and core values; foster relationships with a spirit of inclusivity, compassion and respect; appreciate and celebrate differences and support a welcoming and hospitable environment that is responsive and helpful to all members of the Molloy community and beyond.


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



Molloy College does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, or military status; in its administration of educational policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or in employment practices. Molloy College takes its responsibility seriously to establish an environment in which the dignity and worth of all members of the institutional community are respected. In its effort to provide an optimal learning environment the College seeks the appointment of persons who are highly qualified and whose background is appropriate to fill each vacancy. It is College policy to recruit, employ, retain and promote employees without discrimination regarding sex, race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or physical disability. In selecting for employment, the College is committed to the highest standard of excellence and will select the best qualified candidate. In cases where there are equally qualified candidates for positions, selection will be made from those groups of persons who have been identified by the Federal and State Governments as having been discriminated against in the past.


Tabitha Ochtera, MLIS (she/they)
Associate Librarian, Head of Electronic and Digital Services
DigitalCommons at Molloy Curator
Hours: Mon to Fri 8-4, remote on Wed


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