Library – Electronic Resources Librarian, Sacred Heart University, (Fairfield, CT)

Posted January 4, 2024

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Position Summary

This new position at the Sacred Heart University Library is a key member of the Collections and Technology library team and handles processes and workflows associated with the electronic resource life cycle including acquisition, setup, and maintenance. This position will also include reference support and liaison librarian duties to be assigned.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Interacts with library vendors, supports administrative processes for licensing and purchasing, including annual renewals in all formats.
Learns technology infrastructure to implement successful set up and access, and maintenance of library content. Supports efforts to troubleshoot technical issues.
Learns and implements harvesting and analysis of usage statistics. Creates reports that showcase library trends on an annual basis.
Maintains proficiency in University Library software including Springshare, EBSCO HLM, EBSCONET, Koha, and OCLC Worldshare.
Performs academic reference consultations and library liaison duties. Serves on library committees and pursues professional development opportunities.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes

ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science.
Excellent organizational and project management skills.
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Knowledge of database and web technology preferred.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Interest and background in an academic subject area, second master’s preferred.
May perform all or some of the responsibilities above and other related duties as assigned.

Unusual Working Conditions

Occasionally required to work outside normal business hours.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, please go to the following: https://us232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/shu/Posting/View/472?utm_campaign=google_jobs_apply&utm_source=google_jobs_apply&utm_medium=organic