Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian

NON-TENURE-TRACK FACULTY | 1.11 FTE

FLSA Status

Exempt

Reports To

University Librarian

Department

University Libraries

Join University Libraries and help lead the technologies and digital-resource infrastructure that connect our community to reliable, accessible, and user-centered discovery and research resources.

Leads the technologies and digital-resource infrastructure supporting discovery, authentication, accessibility, and delivery. This position administers core systems, manages the technical lifecycle of electronic resources, and supplies evidence for collaborative collection decisions.

• General administrator for Alma, Primo, and related integrations; coordinate with other staff on configuration, release testing, and functionality.
• Ensure reliable discovery and delivery of physical and electronic resources; troubleshoot indexing, display, linking, interoperability, and access issues.
• Manage API integrations, authentication protocols (including proxy servers), and system interoperability to ensure consistent, barrier-free access across platforms.
• Address staff and patron inquiries and troubleshoot system and electronic resources issues and outages in collaboration with Information Technology Services.
• Maintain system documentation and translate technical updates into sustainable library workflows.

• Process acquisitions and invoice records for electronic subscriptions.
• Manage the technical lifecycle of electronic resources, including trials, activation, access configuration, renewal support, cancellation, and post-cancellation access.
• Maintain electronic holdings, coverage dates, license terms, accessibility documentation, and perpetual-access information.
• Serve as primary technical contact for electronic-resource vendors and system providers.
• Analyze usage, cost-per-use, overlap, platform performance, and access data; provide findings to the University Librarian for selection and renewal decisions.
• Monitor digital accessibility requirements, including WCAG and Section 508, and apply them to library systems and licensed resources.
• Identify, document, communicate, and track accessibility barriers and remediation progress.

• Provide in-person and online research consultations and referrals.
• Teach information-literacy sessions and credit- or non-credit-bearing courses as assigned.
• Serve as liaison to assigned academic units and translate curriculum, research, and instructional needs into collection priorities.

• Co-manage Collections Management department with Acquisitions and Cataloging Librarian.
• Collaborate with the Acquisitions and Cataloging Librarian on accurate order, holdings, and metadata workflows.
• Represent the libraries on systems, electronic-resources, and accessibility consortial groups.
• Maintain expertise through continuing education, scholarship, presentations, or professional participation.
• Serve on library and university committees, contribute to shared governance, and complete other related duties as assigned.

• An MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Experience with Alma, Primo, and OCLC.
• At least two years of relevant systems, electronic-resource, or library-technology experience.
• Experience supporting a library services platform, discovery layer, authentication environment, or electronic-resource knowledge base.
• Commitment to inclusive, accessible, user-centered library service and continuous learning.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and project-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Experience managing licensed resources in an academic or multi-site library.
• Experience with usage statistics, license data, or accessibility documentation.
• Experience with EZproxy or SAML.
• Working knowledge of digital accessibility standards.
• Experience supervising student workers.

Work is performed primarily in an office and library environment. Constant computer use; frequent standing and walking; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds and exposure to weather between buildings.

If you are a collaborative, technically skilled library professional who is committed to accessible, user-centered services and enjoys connecting systems, resources, and people, we encourage you to apply for the Systems and Electronic Resources Librarian position.

Linfield University participates in E-Verify to verify the identity and work eligibility of all new employees.

To apply, please submit your application materials through the Linfield University employment portal(Please make sure to include a cover Letter)

We look forward to learning more about how your experience and passion align with our mission.

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