Electronic Resources Librarian (NC LIVE)
| Published | May 28, 2025 |
| Location | Raleigh, NC |
| Category | Academic |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Apply Here | https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/jobs/ehra/electronic-resources-librarian |
| Cover Letter Requirements | Required |
| Education Requirements | ALA-accredited MLS, MIS, or equivalent advanced degree. |
| Minimum Compensation in Local Currency | $68,000 |
| Maximum Compensation in Local Currency | TBD |
| Hourly or Salary? | Salary |
Description
NC LIVE is seeking an Electronic Resources Librarian to ensure access for all North Carolinians to NC LIVE’s online collection of over 1.8 billion full-text articles, ebooks, streaming videos, digitized newspapers, and more. These resources are a combination of owned, subscribed, and Open Access resources available to all residents of North Carolina. The Electronic Resources Librarian plays a key role in NC LIVE’s day-to-day operations by maintaining various points of access to these resources for member libraries and end-users, including through the NC LIVE website, authentication system, discovery system, and vendor interfaces.
This position plays a crucial role in supporting NC LIVE’s mission to provide high-quality digital resources statewide. They collaborate with colleagues at 200+ member institutions to integrate NC LIVE’s content into their local systems and enhance e-resource discovery and usage across the state. In addition, they maintain close working relationships with vendors, content providers, and other consortia in support of e-resource usability and accessibility. This position reports to the Executive Director and serves as a liaison to one NC LIVE advisory committee.
This position is based in North Carolina. This position is eligible for flexible hours and a hybrid work environment, based on organizational and operational needs.
Responsibilities
The Electronic Resources Librarian’s duties and responsibilities include:
- Ensuring access to NC LIVE’s electronic resources for member libraries and end users
- Supporting libraries in integrating NC LIVE content into their local systems and in providing access via their remote authentication methods
- Troubleshooting and remedying electronic resource issues to ensure the best possible usability and accessibility
- Managing and maintaining discovery and metadata for consortial e-resources
- Maintaining remote resource access to NC LIVE’s resources via NC LIVE’s EZproxy instances
- Building and maintaining close working relationships with content providers, vendors, and other consortia and member libraries in support of e-resources discovery and access
- Contributing to the assessment of resources and services by analyzing and reporting on usage trends and collections data
- Maintaining current knowledge of regional and national trends in e-resource management
- Collaborating closely with NC LIVE and member library staff
- Liaising with one NC LIVE advisory committee