[Eril-l] Job posting: Electronic Resources Librarian (NC State University Libraries)

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Tue Jun 23 11:51:27 PDT 2026


[Apologies for cross-posting]

The NC State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for
the position of Electronic Resources Librarian in the Acquisitions &
Discovery <https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/staff/department/acquisitions-discovery>
department. Acquisitions & Discovery’s 6 librarians and 15 staff are
responsible for managing the Libraries’ approximately $12 million
collections budget, acquiring materials in all formats, negotiating license
agreements and contracts, and describing and maintaining access points to
facilitate discovery of the Libraries’ resources. Acquisitions & Discovery
librarians have been actively involved in the development of an e-resource
management system, E-Matrix <http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/e-matrix/>, and they
contribute to the Libraries’ internationally recognized innovations in
content management and discovery.
Responsibilities

The Electronic Resources Librarian negotiates licensing for and acquires
library materials in all formats, with an emphasis on e-journals and
databases. They lead the Libraries’ license team and provide leadership on
licensing practices while liaising with vendors, consortia, and Collections
and Research Engagement librarians.  The position develops and documents
workflows, processes, and best practices to support e-resource lifecycles
within an system-driven environment, and manages discovery and
administrative metadata for e-resources, including creating, loading,
updating, maintaining, and withdrawing records for e-resources. They
maintain close working relationships with content providers, vendors, and
consortial partners in support of e-resource acquisitions and access. They
are responsible for triaging and troubleshooting e-resource access
problems. As part of the department’s management team, they also
participate in establishing and defining projects, priorities, and goals,
and manage e-resource projects including developing workflows and training
staff.

Minimum salary: $68,000 annually. Review of applications is underway;
position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Candidates
are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration.
The Libraries anticipates virtual first round interviews, with finalist
interviews happening in person.

For additional information, please review the full vacancy announcement
with application instructions at:
https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/ehra/electronic-resources-librarian-acquisitions-discovery


NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age,
color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and
interview process please call (919) 515-7188.


-- 
Maria Collins
Head, Acquisitions and Discovery
NC State University Libraries
Maria_Collins at ncsu.edu
(w) 919-515-3188
(f) 919-515-7292
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