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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 -- Maria Collins Head, Acquisitions and Discovery NC State University Libraries [log in to unmask] (w) 919-515-3188 (f) 919-515-7292