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.

Responsibilities

The Electronic Resources Librarian negotiates licensing for and acquires
library materials in all formats, with an emphasis on e-book and streaming
video content. They assist in the management of e-resources from a variety
of acquisition models, including evidence-based, demand-driven, approval
plans, and package purchases. The position develops and documents
workflows, processes, and best practices to support e-resource lifecycles
within an electronic resource management system (ERMS) environment, and
manages discovery and administrative metadata for e-resources, including
creating, loading, updating, maintaining, and withdrawing records for
e-resources. The incumbent maintains 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 monographic e-resource access problems.

As part of the department’s management team, they will participate in
establishing and defining projects, priorities, and goals, and will 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 <https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/strategic-priorities>, 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,
Monographs.

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.

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

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Maria Collins
Head, Acquisitions and Discovery
NC State University Libraries
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