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Electronic Resources Librarian

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
$60,000 - $62,000
United States, North Carolina, Greensboro
Dec 17, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information


Position Number 003188
Functional Title Electronic Resources Librarian
Position Type Non-Tenure Stream
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
UNC Greensboro University Libraries invites applications for the position of Electronic Resources Librarian. This person coordinates acquisition of e-resources and supports access to the libraries' owned, licensed, and subscribed online collections to meet the educational and research needs of UNCG (University of North Carolina at Greensboro) students, faculty, and staff.

Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, this EHRA non-faculty position will work as part of a department of four librarians and ten staff members in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. In this role, the incumbent will also collaborate with colleagues in departments across the University Libraries, including Research, Outreach and Instruction ( ROI) and the libraries' technology unit ( ERIT).
Position Summary
Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate acquisition and management of electronic resources, including e-journals, databases, online primary source collections, and streaming media content
  • Participate as part of a team that continuously analyzes and optimizes e-resource discovery and access mechanisms
  • Gather COUNTER statistics and develop reports to determine usage of resources and support collections decision-making
  • Establish and cultivate positive publisher and vendor relationships
  • Negotiate and manage license agreements with content providers and publishers for collection resources
  • Provide troubleshooting with a team to ensure seamless access to the library's collections of owned, subscribed, on-demand, consortia, and open access resources
  • Participate in maintaining collections in the WorldCat knowledge base
  • Organize and launch online resource trials
  • Promote e-resources by creating and maintaining research guides, providing training, and arranging for vendor/publisher presentations for library liaison
  • Serve on library and campus committees as appropriate for the position
  • Participate in professional development activities as appropriate for the position

Minimum Qualifications


  • ALA-Accredited Master of Library Science degree
  • Experience with contributing to the maintenance of a discovery service and knowledge base
  • Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively independently and as a team member
  • Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience negotiating licenses with publishers and vendors
  • Knowledge and ability to solve patron access problems
  • Experience with compiling and reporting use statistics
  • Willingness to learn new tools that support e-resource management
  • Experience with OCLC WorldShare Management Services, including License Manager

Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range $60,000 - $62,000
Org #-Department University Libraries - 11601
Job Open Date 12/16/2024
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date 01/24/2025
Open Until Filled No
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt
Applied = 0

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