Electronic Resources Associate, Amherst College, Amherst, MA

Posted April 1, 2025

Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Electronic Resources Associate position. The Electronic Resources Associate is a part-time, 20-hour/week, year-round position, starting at $22/hr – commensurate with experience. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.

The Electronic Resources Associate contributes to the goals and priorities of the Amherst College Library by supporting the library’s subscription-based electronic and print resources. The primary responsibilities of this position are compiling and recording e-resources usage statistics, troubleshooting routine access issues, and receiving and processing print serials for discovery and access. The Electronic Resources Associate works closely with the Electronic Resources & Discovery Librarian and the Electronic Resources Specialist to manage the library’s subscribed resources with a user focus, and participates fully as a member of the Collection Management department and the library.

This is a 20-hour/week position, and the schedule may be flexible. This position is eligible for hybrid work, with some duties able to be performed remotely and some requiring on-site work.

Please see here for a full job description: https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Amherst_Jobs/job/Amherst-Campus/Electronic-Resources-Associate_JR5937

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs.

Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen)

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.