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Senior Library Specialist (Electronic Resources), Brown University, Providence, RI

Posted September 27, 2016

The Library is seeking applications for the position of Senior Library Specialist to work in the Technical Services-Electronic Resources department. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing skilled tasks related to acquiring, accessing, and maintaining the Library’s electronic resources. The incumbent’s job duties will also include the compilation of usage statistics for all e-resources. This is a full-time position working Monday -Friday as a member of the Library’s bargaining unit staff.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintains currency and accuracy of e-journal holdings in the central e-resource management knowledgebase (e.g. Serials Solutions), in the integrated library system (ILS), and the off-campus access service
  • Maintains the reliability of links to electronic resources, including proactively testing URLs and troubleshooting broken links
  • Investigates and resolves issues affecting e-resource access (e.g. subscription lapses, billing problems, URL changes); refers complex problems to Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) Librarian
  • Provides support to keep Library’s electronic resource management (ERM) system up-to- date and accurate
  • Retrieves e-resource usage data from publisher and vendors web sites
  • Uses spreadsheet software to prepare usage data for analysis by the RAM Librarian
  • Monitors, activates, and sets up access to new e-journals; de-selects and withdraws inaccessible e-journals
  • Tracks, monitors, and follows-up on e-journal platform changes and on changes in the composition of e-journal packages
  • Reviews consortia, vendor and publisher title lists for accuracy for the renewal of e-resource subscriptions
  • Communicates with vendors and publishers on matters related to the acquisition of and access to e-resources
  • Generates and reviews reports from the ILS in support of job functions
  • Creates, edits, and updates bibliographic, order, and holdings/check-in records in the ILS for e-resources
  • Trains, coordinates work and directs student assistants
  • Trains and provides assistance to co-workers
  • Performs related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Relevant work experience with electronic resources
  • Computer skills, ability to use standard computer software packages particularly spreadsheets
  • Previous experience in an academic library preferred
  • Capacity to learn new technologies and systems necessary to effective, continued job performance
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to perform detailed work accurately with reasonable speed
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to interact favorably with co-workers and library users
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Eyesight which permits close work
  • Knowledge of a foreign language desirable
  • Successful completion of a test may be required

To Apply: Please visit Brown University’s career opportunities website at: https://brown.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/staff-careers-brown/jobs and reference REQ123818. Complete an application online, attach documents, and submit for immediate consideration. Documents should include cover letter, resume, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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