Electronic Resources Management Librarian, UNC Charlotte, (Charlotte, NC)
Posted November 9, 2026
Job Description:
The J. Murrey Atkins Library at UNC Charlotte is seeking an Electronic Resources Management Librarian that will help manage the life cycle of our electronic resources including maintaining the electronic resources management system ALMA, collecting and organizing usage data, marketing the library’s e-resources, addressing access issues, and other tasks related to the management of the library’s vast electronic resources collection. The ERM Librarian reports directly to the Head of Acquisitions in the Collections and Scholarly Communications Department (CSC).
Position Duties:
- Manage the e-resources life-cycle of the library’s subscriptions and purchases of electronic materials within the workflows of the Collections and Scholarly Communications unit.
- Liaise with library vendors, in relation to setting up trials, troubleshooting, acquisitions, and training.
- Manage the Electronic Resources Management system within Ex Libris Alma, including adding vendor, licensing, access rights, and other information related to the library’s electronic resources.
- Create strategies, in consultation with library liaisons, Head of Acquisitions and other CSC Unit members to enhance marketing of the library’s electronic resources to increase usage.
- Manage communication about electronic resources within the library, the university, and the larger community.
- Develop and maintain a system to track Read & Publish deal data.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association
- Minimum of two years of experience in an academic library.
- Understanding of the electronic resources life cycle as described in the NASIG Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians.
- Experience with or interest in working with vendors and publishers.
- Experience with, or willingness to learn about, license review.
- Experience with cleaning and organizing data.
- Able to work collaboratively or independently.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Hours & Compensation:
This is a Full-Time, onsite position.
Starting salary: $68,000
How to Apply:
To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit the official job posting, linked here.
