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E-Resources Librarian

Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT, US

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E-Resources Librarian

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community- eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Salary Range $65,000.00 - $143,750.00

Overview : As a member of the Continuations Management team in E-Resources & Serials Management (ERSM), the E-Resources Librarian provides dedicated, coordinated support for Yale University's major electronic resources. Working collaboratively with other librarians and staff, this person supports the ongoing life cycle of e-resource maintenance, with a focus on publisher and package changes and ensuring uninterrupted access to licensed resources. This person collaborates across units in ERSM to provide coordinated, expert management of e-resources, paying particular attention to high-value and high-use packages. Works with key stakeholders to actively manage the full life cycle of subscription resources, including product evaluation, title list management, title changes, publisher and package changes, renewals, and post-cancellation access. Supports the creation and management of accurate data about complex subscription holdings across a variety of systems, including the LMS and discovery system, in support of uninterrupted access. Works closely with other Technical Services units, Scholarly Communication & Collection Strategy, and other partners across Yale Library to support an informed, data-driven approach to e-resource acquisition and management. Provides e-resource expertise both internally to library staff and externally to vendors and the larger Yale community. Contributes advanced knowledge to departmental troubleshooting support, resolving access-related problems, responding to reported issues, and working with internal and external partners to address issues in a timely manner. Supports Yale Library's license review process. Stays abreast of emerging trends and best practices related to e-resources. Plays an active role in e-resource related projects and initiatives as assigned. Qualified individuals new to the library profession are welcome to apply.

Principal Responsibilities :

Oversees creation and management of accurate data about Yale's electronic content across a variety of systems, including the link resolver and discovery system knowledge base, the Database A-Z list, and the license tracking system.
Manages key e-resource life cycle processes such as the management of trial access, tracking licensing data, and the collection of usage statistics for electronic resources purchased or subscribed to by Yale University Library.
Provides e-resource expertise both internally to library staff and externally to vendors and the larger Yale community.
Contributes advanced knowledge to departmental troubleshooting support, resolving access-related problems, responding to reported issues, and working with internal and external partners to fix issues in a timely manner.
Takes an active role in Yale University Library's license review process.
Stays abreast of emerging trends and best practices related to e-resources.
Plays an active role in e-resource related projects and initiatives as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities :

The ability to manage large subscription packages in a library management system (LMS) and other management tools.

The ability to apply the principles that guide the organization of bibliographic information to the organization of electronic resources.

An understanding of the best practices for managing the records that track electronic purchases, subscriptions, and licenses.

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, including evidence of ability to work collegially and collaboratively within and across organizations.

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills :

Demonstrated ability performing acquisitions tasks in a Library Management Systems (LMS).

Knowledge of continuations management and the cyclical nature of maintaining subscription packages.

Experience with systems and data that track electronic purchases, subscriptions, and licenses, including proficiency with Excel.

Ability to troubleshoot e-resource access issues.

Required Education and Experience :

Master's degree from an ALA?accredited library school. In selected instances, a post?graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for a master's degree in library science.

The ability to apply the principles that guide the organization of bibliographic information to the organization of electronic resources.

An understanding of the best practices for managing the records that track electronic purchases, subscriptions, and licenses.

Demonstrated ability working in an integrated library system.

Conceptual and practical knowledge of the technologies used to manage and access e-resources.

Excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at : .

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.

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