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Location:
Raleigh, NC Essential Job Duties:
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 serials e-resource access problems. As part of the department's management team, they participate in establishing and defining projects, priorities, and goals, and manage e-resource projects including developing workflows and training staff. They contribute to departmental projects and teams; and they collaborate and work with colleagues across the Libraries to support acquisition, licensing, discovery, and use of e-resources. The position deeply considers how their approach to their daily work reflects and advances the Libraries' Strategic Plan, creating an environment and community that is welcoming for both patrons and colleagues alike. They participate in library planning and serve on library-wide committees, task forces, and teams. Librarians are expected to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the field. This position reports to the Associate Head of Acquisitions & Discovery, Serials. This position is based in North Carolina. This position is eligible for flexible hours with a hybrid work environment based on departmental and operational needs. This position will require some onsite work. NC State University promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision, and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interests, and experience would enable them to support the university.
Other Work/Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education:
ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent advanced degree
Required Qualifications:
Applicants are encouraged to think broadly about and communicate how their skills and experiences transfer to the qualifications below in ways that may not be obvious, including how non-library-specific skills and experiences speak to the position qualifications and needs. We strongly encourage individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences, backgrounds, and interests to apply for this position, including those new to the profession. Knowledge of trends and practices in electronic resource management
Understanding of current and emerging models, practices, and tools as they relate to library acquisitions, licensing, and metadata management
Familiarity with library management systems supporting acquisitions and discovery functions, such as integrated library systems (ILS), knowledge bases, electronic resource management systems (ERMS), issue tracking systems, or discovery interfaces
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to foster an environment of belonging and well-being
Ability to communicate clearly and knowledgeably
Ability to work independently, creatively, and collaboratively in a team environment
Evidence of ability for ongoing professional development and contribution
Preferred Qualifications:
It is not required that candidates meet any of the preferred qualifications to be considered for this position. The following skills represent some of the areas in which this position could potentially grow and focus, based on the incumbent's background and interests. Familiarity with trends and practices in descriptive and administrative metadata for library resources
Relevant library acquisitions and licensing experience
Experience with or interest in tools and scripting languages to support data extraction, migration, manipulation, analysis, and reporting
Project management experience
Familiarity or experience with
Alma Required License or Certification:
N/A AA/EEO
Statement:
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.
