E-resources Librarian

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Hybrid
Ala-accredited master's degree in library science
Three years experience in academic library erm
Experience with ex libris alma/primo systems
This position is essential to sustaining Brown University Library's significant investment in electronic scholarly resources including e-books and streaming media

Job Summary

  • This position is essential to sustaining Brown University Library's significant investment in electronic scholarly resources including e-books and streaming media.
  • The role involves managing metadata enhancement and maintenance to support discovery within the Alma/Primo environment while coordinating troubleshooting efforts with vendors.
  • Brown University offers a dynamic center of scholarship with a professional development initiative designed to support career advancement for library professionals.

Matching Summary

This position is essential to sustaining Brown University Library's significant investment in electronic scholarly resources including e-books and streaming media.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ALA-accredited master's degree in library science
  • Three years experience in academic library ERM
  • Experience with Ex Libris Alma/Primo systems
  • Batch loading and editing MARC records
  • Knowledge of EZproxy Shibboleth SAML authentication

Nice-to-have

  • Strong collaborative communication skills
  • Familiarity with linked data concepts
  • Experience developing standard operating procedures
  • Awareness of KBART OpenURL DOI standards

Key Requirements

  • Minimum three years of electronic resource management experience
  • ALA-accredited master's degree or equivalent
  • Not eligible for visa sponsorship

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