Electronic Resources Librarian

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Libraries Job Description

Job Summary

The Electronic Resources Librarian will be a member of the Electronic Resources and Serials group within the Collection and Discovery Services team. Smith College is a member of the Five College Consortium and we have recently moved to a shared catalog in the FOLIO integrated library system. The individual in this position will manage the full lifecycle of electronic resources including journals, journal packages and databases, with a particular focus on individually purchased eBooks and eBook packages. They will review, negotiate and sign eBook licenses, agreements, and contracts to assure license terms are in line with current best practices. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across departments on ongoing work and discrete projects to ensure the libraries' online resources are accessible to the campus community, and will engage with eResource colleagues across the Five College consortium around shared work and priorities. A hybrid remote/on-site work schedule is available for this position.

Essential Functions

Manage eBooks:

Track eBook purchasing and access in FOLIO Agreements and other FOLIO apps. Work with metadata colleagues to ensure that bibliographic records in FOLIO Inventory accurately reflect our purchased and subscribed eBooks and that they include current access urls. Maintain relationships with eBook vendors through various means of communication. Evaluate eBook package offers from vendors, weighing relevance to and overlap with the libraries' collection, and make purchasing recommendations to the Head of Collection Development & Management. Participate in the review of licenses and agreements, taking the lead on those related to eBooks. Participate in consortial and broader conversations and learning around whole eBook interlibrary loan and other emerging topics related to eBooks in libraries.

Provide access to electronic resources:

Ensure reliable on-campus and remote access to licensed and select open access eBooks, eJournals and databases. Manage resource metadata in openURL link resolver system (HLM and Full Text Finder), the library services platform (FOLIO), and other electronic resource management systems. Identify and resolve problems related to online access through consultation and testing with vendors, students, faculty, and staff. Actively participate in system migrations to facilitate accurate and seamless access to electronic resources in the libraries' collection. Track and document perpetual access to ensure Smith College Libraries retains access to paid content. Collaborate across library departments to highlight and promote new and broadly useful online resources in order to increase visibility and usage. Identify gaps in workflows, problem solve solutions, and keep pace with rapidly evolving approaches to eResource management.

Usage Statistics:

Gather, maintain and analyze COUNTER compliant and other usage statistics for electronic resources on an annual and as needed basis. Provide usage data to liaisons upon request, and work in collaboration with the Head of Collection Development and Management to guide data-driven decision making around renewals and purchases.

Documentation and training:

Hire, train and supervise students to support eResource management work. Create and maintain documentation of related workflows and policies.

Other Functions

Ensure that a framework of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility is used in the approach to daily and long-term work, and in interactions with colleagues and library users. Participate in developing goals, objectives, and implementation plans pertaining to the libraries’ Collection and Discovery Services activities. Contribute effectively to teamwork, communication, and problem solving. Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience, certifications, licenses)

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent education or experience; 2 years of experience related to the work of the position, preferably in an academic environment, or equivalent.

Skills

Excellent organization, problem solving, and communication skills; high level of attention to detail; ability to balance multiple projects and to organize and prioritize work effectively; ability to work independently and as a member of a team; proficiency with standard office software (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs) and library software (i.e. FOLIO, EBSCO's Holdings Management or similar).

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Review of applications will begin

November 14, 2022

Compensation Grade:

Grade J

Position Type:

Regular

About Smith College

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu .

Diversity and a culture of inclusion among students, staff, faculty, and administration are crucial to the mission and values of Smith College. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, color, religions, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status in the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by all applicable laws and regulations. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.