Electronic Resources Librarian

Job Description:

The Electronic Resources Librarian manages Plough Library's online resources and web presence, in addition to providing reference services in all subjects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages online tools such as the journal finder, link resolver, and catalog.
• Configures and troubleshoots access to all online resources, including e-books, e-journals, and databases.
• Collects and reports usage statistics for electronic resources, subscription databases, and the library discovery system.
• Maintains the library's online presence through blogs and social media.
• Provides reference help in all subjects using print and online resources.
• Coordinates with CBU's Information Technology department and other departments in the performance of these duties.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as liaison to assigned departments.
• Provides library instruction when requested.
• Meets individually with assigned students for CBU's personal librarian program.
• Keeps current with professional developments in the field.
• Serves on university committees.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program awarded or expected within a year.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office products to compile, analyze, and interpret usage statistics for electronic resources, databases, and library services.
• Working knowledge of content management systems, including the maintenance, organization, and delivery of digital content and electronic resources to support user access and resource discovery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift material weighing up to 40 pounds.

Preferred:

• One (1) year of academic library experience preferred, including experience gained through student employment, graduate assistantships, internships, or other entry-level library positions.
• Thorough knowledge of OCLC and Springshare products.

Additional Information:

Christian Brothers University is a Catholic university in the student-centered tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. CBU fosters academic excellence in a range of programs to prepare students from all faiths and backgrounds for careers and lives informed by the Lasallian values of faith, service, and community.


Christian Brothers University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, 403(b), and both undergraduate and graduate tuition waiver plans. CBU also offers tuition waivers for dependents of employees and participates in the Tuition Exchange Program, a reciprocal scholarship exchange program for family members of full-time faculty and staff.


Christian Brothers University offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment, regardless of sex, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin or disability.