Job Summary:

The Librarian I (Electronic Resources) is responsible for facilitating and managing the acquisition of electronic and subscription resources for the TCU library by coordinating the flow of materials to make them accessible to the TCU community.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Acquires and maintains print, electronic, subscriptions by working with vendors and publishers to ensure subscriptions are current and all issues are received and accessible to patrons.
2. Resolves subscription problems with publishers, vendors, or consortia by monitoring serials check-in, subscriptions, and licensing agreements.
3. Assists with the maintenance and reconciliation of serials budgets by providing relevant statistical reports and attending budget meetings as needed with Acquisitions, Reference, and Administrative staff.
4. Maintains working knowledge of basic acquisitions functions as well as monographic standing orders by coordinating workflows with the Acquisitions Department.
5. Helps library patron’s access materials by monitoring periodical accessibility to patrons and providing patron assistance within the Periodicals Department or at other relevant help desks.
6. Maintains communication within the library by attending meetings for various committees, task forces and other groups and writing reports as appropriate.
7. Liaise with reference department on e-resources, serials, article processing charges, renewals/cancellations and assessment.
8. Manage e-resource trials and new subscription setup with vendors.
9. Liaise with Medical Electronic Resources Librarian on relevant subscriptions, statistics and licensing with joint purchases.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Masters of Library Science (ALA accredited).
• 0 - 1 year experience in a library environment.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• 1-2 years’ professional experience
• Experience with electronic resource management, including databases, e-journals, e-books, and streaming media platforms.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of serials management with a focus on primarily electronic subscriptions.
• Knowledge of manual and SUSHI harvesting of serial usage data.
• Knowledge of open access and transformative agreements.
• Knowledge of major serials vendors.
• Knowledge of Alma and Alma Analytics or similar Library Automated Systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Ability to organize and maintain a large serials collection.
• Ability to review and make recommendations to improve and streamline processes.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. 

About Texas Christian University

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