Electronic Resources Librarian

The Electronic Resources Librarian (ERL) is a key position in the Acquisitions & Collection Development (ACD) department of the William H. Hannon Library, focused on managing licensed electronic resources and enhancing library users' access to licensed and open electronic resources. The incumbent also manages the library's continuing resources in all formats. This position works with the Collection Development Librarian and the Acquisitions Librarian - and guides the work of the Electronic Resources Assistant - to develop collection strategy, policies, and workflows to provide seamless, reliable, and user-friendly access to library electronic resources, while providing sound collection management and effective stewardship of library resources. The position also collaborates closely across library departments to meet our shared mission of supporting the research, teaching, and learning needs of our faculty and students and promoting open and equitable access to scholarly information. The Electronic Resources Librarian reports to the Head of Acquisitions & Collection Development.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of electronic and continuing resources: participate in selection and de-selection; coordinate demos/trials and manage feedback needed for decision making; lead license negotiation, review license terms, and support relevant LMU offices in final approval of contracts; activate resources in library systems to make them accessible to the LMU community; resolve problems related to e-resource access, communicating with vendors and library staff about such problems and their resolution; maintain detailed vendor, resource, and license data in the electronic resource management system.
  
  

• Develop, support, and promote library initiatives related to emerging digital content, including open access resources: integrate relevant open materials into library e-resource workflows to enhance awareness and effective use of electronic resources; manage and support transformative agreements and promote them to the campus community; work with WHH liaisons to support faculty in their use of open resources; participate as part of team supporting library and campus Open Educational Resource (OER) initiatives.
  
  

• Collaborate in developing and managing effective workflows for gathering usage and other metrics related to e-resources; lead efforts to analyze this data to support collection decisions and the library's goal of thoughtful and informed stewardship of university resources.
  
  

• Develop library policies and workflows for continuations; manage department staff and students in the acquisition, receiving, claiming, and maintenance of continuations; in coordination with Collections Management department, develop appropriate retention and withdrawal procedures for physical serials collections.
  
  

• Train, mentor, and support the work of the Electronic Resources Assistant and, as appropriate, the Receiving Assistant and department work-study students.
  

• Participate in professional responsibilities as required, including liaison responsibilities for selected subject areas, and library and university committee work.
  

• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
  
  

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.


William H. Hannon Library Expectations

We share the university's commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society.


Librarians are expected to:

• Engage in service to the library, campus, and the library profession through committee work, conference planning, or other activities.
  
  

• Engage in professional development through continuing education, including local, regional, national, international, or virtual conference and workshop attendance.
  
  

• Engage in scholarship through grant writing, conference presentations, and/or publications.
  
  

• Engage in specific expectations related to librarian rank, as outlined in the promotion plan.
  
  

Location & Hours

This position reports to the William H. Hannon Library, on the university's Westchester campus. Incumbent should expect to primarily work on campus, with hybrid schedule negotiable two days/week in accordance with university policy. Typical daily schedule is negotiable within core business hours (7am-7pm) Monday-Friday.


Required Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to anticipate and adapt to changes related to electronic resources.
  
  

• Minimum of two years of professional academic library experience, with extensive experience in library resource acquisition, licensing, and management. Experience managing electronic resources and/or acquisitions in Ex Libris Alma/Primo.
  
  

• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
  
  

• Strong project management skills and experience developing workflows and writing procedures.
  
  

• Knowledge of scholarly communication issues, open access, intellectual property and copyright issues, and emerging trends in scholarly publishing.
  
  

• Awareness of accessibility guidelines for digital content.
  
  

• Ability to analyze budgetary, usage, and other data to inform assessment and collection development decisions.
  
  

• Exemplary written, oral, and presentation communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to win the trust and confidence of faculty, librarians, and other library staff and to work effectively and collaboratively in a team-based organization.
  
  

• Ability to represent the department, the library, and the institution effectively through contact with users, library vendors, library consortia, and professional organizations.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position.


Hiring Salary Range

This position is exempt, with a minimum starting salary of $94,300. The offer will be dependent on experience and determined in conjunction with an internal pay equity assessment.

Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Application review will begin immediately.

For full consideration, applicants should submit the following materials in addition to completing the staff application and references questionnaire in Workday:

• A letter of application describing your qualifications for the position; explaining your interest in the position; and affirming your commitment to the mission of LMU.
  
• A current resume/CV.
  

For more information about the position, please contact: Glenn Johnson-Grau, Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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Staff Regular

Salary range
$78,600.00 - $102,200.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.

When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.

LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.