Electronic Resources Librarian

Job Title

Electronic Resources Librarian

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Libraries

Proposed Minimum Salary

$5,241.67 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment    

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.  

Who We Are

The Libraries are the indispensable hub of discovery, learning and creativity with the teaching and research that goes on in the colleges and academic departments. We offer rich and extraordinary collections at the University Libraries. The Libraries resources and services enable and support the University missions of teaching, research, and service. Learn more about our various libraries at https://library.tamu.edu   

What We Want

The Electronic Resources Librarian (Assistant Librarian) will manage, maintain, and evaluate the Libraries' electronic resources access and management systems. The selected candidate will set up and maintain access records for existing, new, and trial electronic resources, including updates to the systems' knowledge bases. This position will be responsible for resolving electronic resources access issues and communicating with patrons, vendors, publishers, and library staff regarding such issues.  The Electronic Resources Librarian will also collaborate with staff members responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the Libraries' link resolver and will review, negotiate and process contracts and licenses for electronic resources. If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.

What You Need to Know

Submitting a cover letter, resume’/CV are strongly recommended and will help us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. 

Salary: $62,900

Required Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in library science

• Zero years of related experience in library

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to Multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Communication and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to providing excellent customer service

• Ability to take initiative

• Conflict resolution skills

• Computer knowledge

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience working with help desk tickets and troubleshooting problems

• Licensing experience for electronic resources

Responsibilities:

• Acquisitions Workflows: Communicates with vendors and publishers regarding the ordering, invoicing, licensing, setup, and access of electronic resources. Works with the library’s Business Office and Contract Administration to facilitate license review. Updates records as necessary.

• Electronic Resources Setup and Maintenance: Oversees the Libraries’ electronic resources management system (CORAL) and link resolver (SFX). Sets up access to trials and new electronic resources in CORAL and LibGuides and identifies and delegates appropriate projects for SFX.

• Patron Support: Develops and manages workflows to assure timely processing and uninterrupted access to electronic resources. Responds to and resolves electronic resource questions and issues reported by patrons and library staff.

• Professional Development and Contributions: Participates in scholarly activities and professional service for professional development and to incorporate new ideas and technologies into library services and programs. Serves on campus and library committees as needed or requested. Actively engages and supports Library and TAMU Initiatives.

• Collaboration and Education: Engages with faculty and students to facilitate use of library collections and services, and to advocate for their information needs. Shares and explains assessment findings and the Libraries’ current collection strategy to the library, campus, and external groups. Works with the Director of Acquisitions & Collection Strategies, Director of Electronic Resources, and the Libraries’ marketing team to highlight and promote new resources. Works directly with Learning & Engagement and Research & Digital Scholarship librarians to foster communication between research, curriculum support, and how the collections directly impact our faculty and students. Keeps current with general trends in scholarly communication, monitors subject-specific trends, and provides program-specific support for library initiatives such as sustainable publishing, open access, and open educational resources.\

Why Texas A&M University? 

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 

• Health , dental , vision , life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave  and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time   for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.