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Electronic Resources Librarian
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Position Number: 3868456
Location: Winter Park, FL
Position Type: Libraries

Electronic Resources Librarian

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Benefits & Perks:

25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)
10 Days - Paid Holidays
5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account ($125+/month)
100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
FREE On-Campus Parking
FREE Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting events and more)
FREE Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
Pet Insurance
100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
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Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards and more)
FREE E-Training Courses & Professional Development Opportunities
IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and more)
College Bookstore Discounts
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Job Summary:

The Olin Library at Rollins College is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to join their team! Under the direction of the Head of Collections, the Electronic Resources Librarian will provide expertise in and strategically plan for the future of electronic resources and serials. Key responsibilities include vendor negotiation, budget forecasting and tracking, continuous review of E-collections, and working as a team with the Discovery & Systems Administrator and Digital Archivist on assigned projects as needed. The Electronic Resources Librarian will manage, develop, and utilize a number of systems and applications necessary for delivering our collections virtually to library researchers both on and off campus, and ensure that the library collections most effectively and efficiently support college curricular needs and scholarly endeavors. The librarian in this position also participates in research consultation, undergraduate library instruction, and liaison work and holds a courtesy faculty appointment in Olin Library.

Essential Job Functions:

Electronic Resources & Serials
- Provides leadership and expertise in managing and strategically planning for the serials and electronic resources collection
- Maintains administrative metadata on electronic resources and serials
- Negotiates and secures contracts and licenses for electronic resources and subscriptions across formats, including price quotes and trial access; research and liaise as appropriate with open access providers, while acting as primary contact for electronic resource vendors
- Manages licensing, contracts, and related data using SharePoint, Alma, and LibInsight
- Collaborates with the Discovery & Systems Administrator in the deployment and troubleshooting of electronic resources and resolves problems with local systems, publishers, vendors, or consortia which requires a high level of effective communication
- Compiles data and completes external reports for library management and selected agencies
- Works with Head of Collections to provide the librarians with reports, including cost and usage, of subscription resources and open access initiatives as part of annual e-resource and serials review; coordinates regular database reviews
- Provides a high level of personal contact and communicates on a daily basis with faculty, students, staff, and external service providers including serial and electronic resource publishers, vendors, and content providers; manages database trials for the library and institution
- Collaborates with colleagues to coordinate budget forecasting and management for electronic resources and serials for current and future fiscal years
Research Assistance and Instruction
- Provides research consultation assistance during scheduled hours at the Olin Library
- Provides information literacy instruction including library orientation and general undergraduate instruction
- Works with faculty members to develop a professional and contextually appropriate collection in all formats across disciplines
- Participates in library liaison outreach program to assigned academic departments and holds a courtesy faculty appointment to the Olin Library
- Supports digital scholarship initiatives as needed
- Takes initiative to identify and facilitate ongoing communication and build relationships with stakeholders (e.g. academic departments, administrative departments, programs, and organizations) within the Rollins community on matters related to Library electronic resources

Minimum
Qualifications & Education:

An MLS from an ALA-accredited library school
Experience in an academic library and work experience that indicates an ability to manage electronic resources and serials
Experience in undergraduate library instruction and research assistance
Experience with electronic serials and resource management, including electronic resource management systems
Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
Ability to collect, manage, analyze, and communicate numerical information accurately and clearly
Ability to work in a team environment and independently
Skills in the use of a variety of computer software used in the library; demonstrated knowledge and experience with electronic and web-based resources and systems; strong skills with Excel
Strong time management and organizational skills, and an ability to manage multiple projects at one time and through to completion
An appreciation for the liberal arts and the role of the library in higher education
Ability to manage and lead change in a rapidly developing library environment
Experience with teaching and information literacy instruction with groups and individuals

Preferred
Qualifications:

Second master's degree in an academic discipline
Knowledge of scholarly publishing and licensing trends in academic libraries; ability to liaise with library vendors; knowledge of open access, open licensing, copyright, and fair use

Work Environment:

Front-facing customer service role on-campus. Office and library environment requiring frequent sitting and desk-based tasks.
Work requires some visual strain with use of computer.
Work may require some physical strain when lifting or moving fifteen- to fifty-pound boxes of documents.

Instructions to Applicants:

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials:

Cover Letter
Resume

**Review of applications will begin on March 06, 2023, and continue until position is filled.**
About Olin Library:

The Rollins College Olin Library strives to be an exemplary liberal arts college library that collaborates with our diverse academic community in teaching, learning, and knowledge creation. We seek to empower the Rollins community through personalized, expert services, curated and diverse resources, and engaging, supportive environments. To learn more about Olin, please click here!

About Rollins College:

Rollins is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community, and the College celebrates the open exchange of ideas within a climate of civility and mutual respect. We view differences-from race and ethnicity to sexual orientation and political perspectives-as rich opportunities for understanding, learning, and growth. To learn more, please click here.

Through its mission, Rollins College is firmly committed to creating a just community that embraces multiculturalism; persons from historically under-represented minority groups are therefore encouraged to apply. Rollins does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law, in its educational programs and activities.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Service Months:

12

To apply, visit https://jobs.rollins.edu/cw/en-us/job/493442/electronic-resources-librarian