Assistant Professor - Electronic Resources Librarian

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Reporting to the Associate Director for Collection & Resource Services, the Electronic Resources Librarian will provide expertise in and strategically plan for the future of electronic and continuing resources. Key responsibilities include vendor communications, budget forecasting and tracking, continuous review of electronic collections, and working as a team with the Associate Director for Collection & Resource Services and other library colleagues. The Electronic Resources Librarian will manage, develop, and use a variety of systems to deliver our collections virtually to library researchers on and off campus, and will ensure that the library collections most effectively and efficiently support curricular needs and scholarly endeavors. The librarian in this position also participates in research consultations, instruction (information literacy sessions, as well as credit-bearing courses in rotation with colleagues), and liaison work, and holds a tenure-track faculty appointment in the library.

Coordination - 50
Obtains & routes quotes/licenses/contracts for review, & invoices as appropriate. Maintains funds, ledgers, purchase orders, invoices, & other records in the library management system (LMS) for e-resources. Activates, maintains, & troubleshoots access to e-resources, & collaborates with colleagues to maintain & troubleshoot library systems, including software for interlibrary loan & institutional repository, via provider platforms & LMS, with support from GALILEO & GIL for OpenAthens, LMS, etc. Collaborates with colleagues to integrate library resources into course management system. Serves as the primary liaison with vendors regarding e-resources; responsible for coordinating license negotiations, ordering, & managing access to e-resources. Coordinates meetings with vendors. In collaboration with colleagues, manages the electronic & subscription resource lifecycle, regardless of format; including collection development, acquisitions, implementation, & evaluation. Manages the institutional knowledge-base, electronic resource management system, link resolver, & usage statistics. In collaboration with colleagues, analyzes data from multiple sources & usage patterns to evaluate & assess library collection use & how well those collections meet the needs of the curriculum & the library's patrons.
Liaison - 5
Pursues opportunities to establish and maintain cross-disciplinary expertise by participating in relevant Library activities. Advocates for the role of assessment in the formulation of library services and policies. Provides basic consultation and education to faculty and students, including information on copyright, open access services and resources, and publishing alternatives.
Professional Development - 5
Maintains an expert knowledge of recent advances or trends in librarianship and related fields through reading, training, networking, attending conferences, workshops, etc., or other means of development/personal growth.
Scholarship and Creative Activity - 10
As a member of the faculty, participates in planning, researching, writing, and publishing in areas of expertise; participates in professional organizations; plans and/or participates in programs, activities, and workshops; seeks external sources of funding and submits grant proposals.
Service to the Institution - 10
Faculty contribute service to the institution. Examples include the following: Department, college, and university committee memberships and offices; planning and/or participating in programs, activities, and workshops; participation in special programs or projects and other service in the institution.
Public Service - 10
Public Service is often a part of the service expectations and might include activities, such as the following: service to the profession, consulting work, membership and participation in community organizations and other significant services to the community.
Teaching/Instructing - 10
Teaching and Instructional Responsibilities include actively soliciting, creating, and teaching information literacy instruction to support the students and the University's curriculum; and contributing to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching information-literacy related first year courses in information literacy and critical thinking, as well as courses in the information studies minor, in rotation with Library colleagues.  Courses are taught in person; the Desire2Learn learning management system (LMS) is available to support teaching and learning. This position performs reference duties as assigned and creates and promotes instructional information such as bibliographies, service guides, web publications, subject-related research guides, etc. Participating in the library's collection development efforts by reviewing, selecting, and making recommendations for the purchase of library materials that support the curriculum is also required of this position.

Educational Requirements
Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science program. (Please note: all degrees must be conferred by an accredited institution by the hire date)
Required Experience
Demonstrated understanding of the electronic resources life cycle and management practices.
6 months of experience in collection development, electronic resources or serials management, acquisitions, library-vendor liaison, resource sharing, library assessment, or library systems, in a library or vendor setting.

Preferred Experience
One year of experience in an academic library, and educational background or work experience that indicates an ability to manage electronic and continuing resources in a digital environment
One year of experience with electronic serials and resource management, including electronic resource management systems
Experience with teaching credit-bearing courses, preferably using Desire2Learn or other Learning Management Systems, to support face-to-face instruction.

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae 
• Cover Letter
• List of References

ABILITIES
Ability to manage and lead change in a rapidly developing library environment
Ability to liaise with library information vendors
Ability to collect, manage, analyze, and communicate numerical information accurately and clearly
Ability to work in a team environment and independently
Ability to manage multiple projects at one time; ability to manage projects through to completion
KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated knowledge of information literacy concepts and trends including the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy
Working knowledge of current and emerging issues, practices, trends, and technologies that support electronic resources management in an academic library environment
Knowledge of scholarly publishing and licensing trends in academic libraries
SKILLS
Skills in the use of a variety of computer software used in the library; demonstrated knowledge and experience with electronic and web-based resources and systems, such as Ex Libris Alma/Primo or EBSCO FOLIO (Russell Library will be transitioning from Alma/Primo to FOLIO by around May/June 2025, as part of a statewide migration with support from Georgia Integrated Libraries/GIL)

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

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