Sacred Heart University is hiring : Library - Electronic Resources Librarian in B

As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's eight colleges and schools : College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si' campus, stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 390 Colleges : 2025 Edition, and Best Business Schools : 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program, and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance, and theatre.

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Qualified candidates are invited to submit a complete application and resume via our online application system. A cover letter or statement of interest is also preferred for all staff positions.

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Position Summary

Sacred Heart University Library seeks an Electronic Resources Librarian to manage the entire lifecycle of digital content, from acquisition, licensing, activation, and maintenance to assessment and renewal. This key position will also handle vendor relations and contract negotiations, ensuring cost-effective and user-friendly terms.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the electronic resource life cycle, including licensing, purchase, onboarding, ongoing administration, access troubleshooting, and renewals.
• Develop and maintain strong, ongoing vendor and publisher relationships, serving as the university's primary liaison for electronic content.
• Lead vendor negotiations, contract drafting, and renewal discussions, ensuring terms support favorable issues such as privacy and licensing flexibility.
• Manage library digital and material resource budgets, overseeing acquisition of multiple formats, including print books, e-books, streaming media, databases, and e-journals.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of key library software systems (Springshare, EBSCO HLM, EBSCONET, Koha, and OCLC WorldShare) and provides troubleshooting and workflow support as needed.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret usage statistics; prepare reports to guide collection strategy and budget decisions.
• Act as liaison librarian for designated subject areas, partnering with faculty and library stakeholders to ensure resources support curricular and research priorities.
• Collaborate with library liaisons as well as faculty partners to ensure library collections align with current curriculums in wide-ranging disciplines.
• Contribute to library-wide initiatives and governance by participating in committees and professional development opportunities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.