{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9ced6066e4e4fc80373750ef","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9ced6066e4e4fc80373750ef","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9ced6066e4e4fc80373750ef","title":"Electronic Resources Librarian","description":"The Maxwell Library at Bridgewater State University seeks an experienced librarian to oversee all e-resources and related systems. The incumbent will provide leadership and expertise in acquiring and integrating electronic resources into the library's collections. In addition, the successful candidate will work closely with liaison librarians, as well as systems and collection development librarians to ensure that the library's digital collections and related policies and services are up to date, well managed, and positioned to support the University's overarching goals of student success, and excellence in teaching, learning, and research.\r\nThe Electronic Resources Librarian reports directly to the Dean of the Library. The incumbent will serve as a library liaison in selected disciplines. Participation in professional organizations, service in library and university governance, and appropriate professional development activities are expected and required for tenure. The salary range is $75,000 to $85,000, dependent on experience and education.\r\nPlease note: This position is eligible for hybrid remote/on-campus work options.\r\nThe Electronic Resources Librarian will\r\n\r\nProvide leadership for management of the library's electronic resources, which includes managing the selection, acquisition, cataloging/preservation, and assessment of resources.\r\nCollaborate with the Dean of the Library to manage the annual e-resources materials budget and information resources expenditures.\r\nWork 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.\r\nWork with library colleagues to set e-resources policies, workflows, and procedures.\r\nCollaborate with other librarians to provide expert advice to the library and campus on online information resources.\r\nEvaluate and recommend e-resources, demonstrations or trial subscriptions for librarian and faculty evaluation.\r\nProvide training on e-resources for librarians and staff; create LibGuides and research aids in other formats for assigned liaison areas.\r\nCollaborate with the Systems and Technology Librarian to update knowledgebases, proxies, reference linking systems, and discovery interfaces as necessary (EBSCO, EZProxy, etc.).\r\nCollaborate with the Library Administrative Assistant to ensure that vendor invoices are paid in a timely manner.\r\nCollect statistics on resource usage in all formats. Collaborate with librarians and library administration to conduct ongoing assessment of collections.\r\nServe as a liaison to one or more departments/programs.\r\nActively engage in professional development activities as required for promotion and tenure.\r\n\r\nRequired Qualfications\r\n\r\nMaster's degree in Library or Information Science from anALAaccredited program.\r\nMinimum two years of relevant experience pertaining to the management of e-resources.\r\nKnowledge of current issues in the e-resources lifecycle, including acquiring, licensing, and managing access to electronic resources.\r\nAwareness of current developments and trends in electronic resources, with the proven ability to apply such knowledge to local practices.\r\nUnderstanding of library metadata standards (MARC21, Dublin Core,RDA, etc.).\r\nDemonstrated proficiency with automated library systems, usage tools, and vendor management tools.\r\nEffective communication, interpersonal, and team building skills.\r\nCommitment to diversity and social justice.\r\nEvidence 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. ( http://mscaunion.org/contract/ )\r\nPlease submit applications by September 28, 2025.\r\nPublished: Thursday, August 21, 2025 02:54 UTC\r\nDescription The Maxwell Library at Bridgewater State University seeks an experienced librarian to oversee all e-resources and related systems. The incumbent will provide leadership and expertise in acquiring and integrating electronic resources into the library's collections. In addition, the successful candidate will work closely with liaison librarians, as well as systems and collection development librarians to ensure that the library's digital collections and related policies and services are up to date, well managed, and positioned to support the University's overarching goals of student success, and excellence in teaching, learning, and research.\r\n\r\nThe Electronic Resources Librarian reports directly to the Dean of the Library. The incumbent will serve as a library liaison in selected disciplines. Participation in professional organizations, service in library and university governance, and appropriate professional development activities are expected and required for tenure. The salary range is $75,000 to $85,000, dependent on experience and education.\r\nPlease note: This position is eligible for hybrid remote/on-campus work options.\r\nThe Electronic Resources Librarian will\r\n\r\nProvide leadership for management of the library's electronic resources, which includes managing the selection, acquisition, cataloging/preservation, and assessment of resources.\r\nCollaborate with the Dean of the Library to manage the annual e-resources materials budget and information resources expenditures.\r\nWork 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.\r\nWork with library colleagues to set e-resources policies, workflows, and procedures.\r\nCollaborate with other librarians to provide expert advice to the library and campus on online information resources.\r\nEvaluate and recommend e-resources, demonstrations or trial subscriptions for librarian and faculty evaluation.\r\nProvide training on e-resources for librarians and staff; create LibGuides and research aids in other formats for assigned liaison areas.\r\nCollaborate with the Systems and Technology Librarian to update knowledgebases, proxies, reference linking systems, and discovery interfaces as necessary (EBSCO, EZProxy, etc.).\r\nCollaborate with the Library Administrative Assistant to ensure that vendor invoices are paid in a timely manner.\r\nCollect statistics on resource usage in all formats. 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