Position Details

Posting date

10/04/2021

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1127920

Position Title

Electronic Resources Librarian

Department this Position Reports to

Library, Acquisitions Services

Hiring Range Minimum

$65,900

Hiring Range Maximum

$82,400

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

Leads the lifecycle of all electronic resources including licensing, acquisition, access, administration, statistics, and support. This position will implement and administer tools, features, and programs that enhance and improve electronic resource access and usability including the utilization of electronic resource management functions in the library services platform.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Masters plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Master’s degree in Library Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Three years of experience managing electronic resource life cycles
• Ability to work creatively and effectively both individually and collaboratively
• Experience with integrated library systems, bibliographic utilities, technical standards, discovery tools, and other tools for information management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leadership or project management experience
• Ability to quickly master new technologies; organized, detail oriented
• Demonstrates flexibility in a rapidly changing work environment
• Demonstrates ability to establish priorities, set performance expectations, implement efficient workflows, achieve goals, create documentation, and direct work in a high-production setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience working with and managing electronic resources life cycles
• Experience with the Alma library platform
• Some experience with Perl, Ruby, Python, or a similar programming language

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Rose Reynolds

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Rabia Gandhi

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note that Dartmouth has a COVID vaccination requirement for all employees; visit https://www.dartmouth.edu/hrs/ to review the policy and for details and information on requesting an exemption and/or reasonable accommodation. Compliance with the Dartmouth COVID -19 Employee and Appointee Vaccination Policy is a condition of employment.

Dartmouth College is a registered employer in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, and Vermont. Employment outside of these thirteen states may require additional authorization.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/59947

Key Accountabilities

Description

Manage the lifecycle of electronic resources including licensing, acquisition, access, troubleshooting, and assessment through the application of technical skills across multiple platforms.

Percentage Of Time

35%

Description

In collaboration with the Discovery Systems Librarian assess and maintain discoverability and reliable access to electronic resource collections in the library discovery ecosystem, including the library management platform, knowledgebases, access and discovery tools, authentication services and user interface, that meet the research and curricular needs of the community.

Percentage Of Time

30%

Description

Assess, design, and implement improvements to current workflows to optimize access and discovery of electronic collections. Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and other types of documentation as needed. Coordinate the work of a group of Acquisitions Assistants and Specialists, working independently or in a variety of team configurations.

Percentage Of Time

30%

Description

Professional engagement: stays current on emerging trends, practices and standards in electronic resource management and emerging technologies. Participate in users’ groups and open-source communities to maintain updated systems knowledge, enhance problem-solving skills, obtain best practices, and facilitate improvements to existing systems and workflows.

Percentage Of Time

5%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Additional Document #1
3. Additional Document #2