The Law Library is seeking a Digital Resources Librarian with up-to-date skills in library information technologies to assist the Law Library in the planning and delivery of library services to Law school students, faculty, and staff with a strong commitment to customer service. The person in this position will oversee the ERM lifecycle and assist with resolving issues related to electronic resources acquisitions and licensing; electronic access issues; and the implementation, data migration, and ongoing management of electronic resources systems in our ILS. The Electronic Resources Librarian will play a critical role in the development, implementation and management of electronic resources.

Duties and responsibilities:

Works with the University Library to ensure optimal operation of the shared integrated library system and open source initiatives; supervises, trains and evaluates one support staff member responsible for systems-related work.
Serves as liaison to library staff, patrons, and the ILS vendor regarding system issues.
Provides technical expertise and support to colleagues and serves as liaison between the Public and Technical Services Departments.
Ensures the accurate recording and maintenance of all administrative data for the Library’s electronic resource subscriptions.
Actively collaborates with the Head of TS on current and future electronic resources collection strategies. Providing usage statistics to assist with collection development decision making.
Actively involved in improving the user experience of electronic resources with University Librarians and Law Library Research Librarians.
Investigates emerging technologies to improve access and delivery of digital resources and services.
Coordinates and performs access-related problem resolution, responding to user and staff reports, and working with library and vendor staff to resolve the issues identified.
Works closely with the Director and the Head of TS to provide input on budget, fund management, and expenditure projections;
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrated ability to analyze, implement and adapt to evolving technologies.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate user needs and seek ways of providing satisfactory solutions.
Ability to read and synthesize technical documentation and explore solutions independently.
Knowledge of current issues, standards, and technologies related to acquiring, licensing and managing scholarly electronic resources.
Knowledge of infrastructure and data management functions of integrated library systems as they relate to an electronic resources management system.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and experience and comfort with professional presentations.
Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with colleagues, as well as with vendors and publishers.
Excellent analytical, time management, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills.

Requirements include:

Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an ALA-accredited institution or other relevant advanced degree.
3 or more years of experience in an academic library, preferably in a law library.
Demonstrated experience supporting the management and/or acquisition of electronic resources in an academic or research library.
Demonstrated experience managing and troubleshooting problems with electronic resource access.
Experience implementing and using an Electronic Resource Management System.
Knowledge of trends and issues with e-resources and a commitment to keeping current with changes, including awareness of issues of vendors, packages, aggregators, platforms, licensing, pricing models, and financial and statistical management needs.
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to use technology in creative ways to address challenges.

Desired:

Strong project management skills; strong interest in emerging technologies and general trends in librarianship and higher education.