Electronic Resources Access Librarian

The Ohio University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Electronic Resource Access Librarian in the Acquisitions & Content Services department.

The Electronic Resources Access Librarian will support Ohio University teaching, learning, and research activities by effectively managing the lifecycle of the Libraries’ electronic resources collections, which include subscription databases, online journals, eBooks, streaming media and open access content. Managing the e-resources lifecycle includes leading the investigation, acquisition, activation, evaluation, and maintenance of those collections. The position maintains seamless access for OU community members using the library’s Primo discovery service, AtoZ database listing, and various partner search platforms. The E-Resources Access Librarian also coordinates the integration and management of access services such as LibKey, EZproxy, and the Alma resource knowledge base. The position will lead e-resource management projects and access troubleshooting processes within the Libraries’ Acquisitions department.

Specifically, the Electronic Resources Access Librarian will:
 

• Manage the lifecycle of electronic resources: Investigate and identify purchase options on behalf of selectors. Organize, participate in and oversee the acquisition process for new electronic resources, including placing new orders and activation. Participate in negotiating license agreements with vendors that meet university requirements, improve equity of access for users, and comply with state law. Maintain records of license agreement terms. Organize, participate in and oversee processes for renewals and cancellations. Communicate changes in collections and access to relevant stakeholders, including subject liaisons. Participate in interdepartmental teams to manage projects and develop new methods of acquiring and maintaining electronic resources.
• Collaborate with staff in the Libraries and other University units to develop and maintain high-quality, seamless access to electronic resource collections by actively managing access points available online through the Libraries. Serve as the primary electronic resource administrator within the Alma library services platform for the Libraries’ Primo discovery service. Manage the integration of third-party services enabling full-text linking and discovery. Coordinate with vendor partners and the Office of Information Technology to maintain user authentication methods and support accessibility evaluations. Oversee management and accuracy of the Libraries AtoZ Database listing for searchable resource records.
• Without direct supervisory responsibility, oversee and guide the work of up to two Library Support Specialists who each devote 40-50% of their time to assisting with managing electronic resources, including troubleshooting, arranging trials, obtaining quotes and access maintenance. Manages electronic forms and ticketing queue used for addressing internal problem reports and user-generated broken link reports. Organize projects, set goals, and oversee day-to-day processes for electronic resources management.
• Organize the acquisitions process for gathering, analyzing, and presenting electronic resource data to stakeholders for evaluation and collection decisions. Use tools and systems utilizing the SUSHI protocol to gather COUNTER usage reports. Provides data and analysis to stakeholders within the library, including usage statistics, cost-per-use calculations, and title overlap analysis.
• Engage in regular professional development through research, publications, presentations, and participation in regional, national and/or international professional bodies as part of the continuing commitment to bringing best practices and innovative services to the Libraries. Collaborate with colleagues to develop or improve library services and processes that benefit the University community and meet the strategic goals of the Libraries and the University.
• Provide outreach and collaboration with the University community.

About the Ohio University Libraries
The Ohio University Libraries system consists of the Alden Library, the Music and Dance Library, the Hwa-Wei Lee Library Annex, as well as five regional campus libraries. With a staff of nearly 60 FTE, the Libraries has more than 2.7 million volumes in its collection and has a total annual budget of over $11 million. The Libraries also hosts the Ohio University Press, an award-winning publisher of books about Africa, Appalachia, Southeast Asia, and the Midwest.