Electronic Resources and Collections Services Librarian, Bridgewater State University, MA

Posted July 15, 2022

Description:

• Provide leadership for Electronic Resources & Collections Services, which includes managing the
  selection, acquisition, cataloging/preservation, and assessment of resources in all formats.
• Collaborate with the Dean of the Library to manage the annual materials budget and information
  resources expenditures.
• Work with publishers and vendors to negotiate and maintain electronic resource licenses and
  contracts, manage database subscriptions, purchase orders, and electronic licensing
  agreements; resolve related problems as needed.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds
  with a wide range of abilities.
• Supervise three Library Assistants and mentor student workers.
• Work with library colleagues to set acquisitions and e-resources policies, workflows, and
  procedures.
• Collaborate with other librarians to provide expert advice to the library and campus on library and
  information resources.
• Evaluate and recommend new titles, demonstrations, or trial subscriptions for librarian and faculty
  evaluation.
• Provide training on e-resources for librarians and staff; create LibGuides and research aids in
  other formats for assigned liaison areas.
• Collaborate with the Emerging Technologies and Systems Librarian to update knowledgebases,
  proxies, reference linking systems, and discovery interfaces as necessary (EBSCO, EZProxy,
  etc.).
• Collaborate with the Library Administrative Services Coordinator to ensure that vendor invoices
  are paid in a timely manner.
• Collect statistics on resource usage in all formats. Collaborate with librarians and library
  administration to conduct ongoing assessment of collections.
• Serve as a liaison to one or more departments/programs.
• Actively engage in professional development activities as required for promotion and tenure.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited program.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of relevant experience pertaining to acquisitions and collection development.
• Knowledge of current issues in the e-resources lifecycle, including acquiring, licensing, and
  managing access to electronic resources.
• Awareness of current developments and trends in electronic resources, collection development
  and acquisitions with the proven ability to apply such knowledge to local practices.
• Understanding of library metadata standards (MARC21, Dublin Core, RDA, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency with automated library systems, usage tools, and vendor management
  tools.
• Experience with electronic resources, digital rights management tools and standards.
• Commitment to customer service excellence/support to enhance an environment of equity,
  diversity, and inclusion.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, evolving library and campus environment.
• Ability to think strategically, set priorities, and manage responsibilities independently.
• Evidence of ability to successfully engage in professional activities and disciplinary scholarship to
  satisfy promotion and tenure requirements for the Massachusetts State College Association
  (MSCA) collective bargaining agreement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Second master’s degree. (Required for promotion beyond associate librarian rank.)
• Knowledge of the publishing industry and copyright issues.
• Experience with library management systems, electronic resources management tools such as CORAL, and COUNTER data standards.
• Experience with Springshare’s LibApps or other content management tools.
• Supervisory experience.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic, evolving library and campus environment.
• Ability to think strategically, set priorities, and manage responsibilities independently.

Posting closes September 12, 2022

How to Apply:

For more information about this position, visit: https://jobs.bridgew.edu