Position: Electronic Resources Specialist
Location: Marymount University

Originally posted to the CUA Jobs group.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for maintaining and improving access to electronic resources using standard bibliographic cataloging techniques, library services platforms, and electronic resource management tools. Responsible for collecting and managing statistics for collection materials, acquisitions budget, resource usage, and other related data. Provides support in making data-driven decisions. Plays a key role in the acquisition and renewal of electronic resources and troubleshooting end-user access issues.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that all electronic resources are active, discoverable, and accessible through all access points.
• Manages licensing of electronic resources, in collaboration with the Collection & Acquisition Librarian.
• Maintains the electronic resources management system.
• Maintains web access and authentication service using systems such as EZproxy.
• Orders, receives, and processes electronic resources’ subscriptions, trials, renewals, and cancellations.
• Leads the acquisition of new electronic resources, in collaboration with the Collection & Acquisition Librarian.
• Maintains all platform, publisher, collection, and title changes.
• Processes invoices for renewal of electronic resources.
• Collects and manages statistics for collection, budget, usage, and other miscellaneous data for electronic resources using appropriate tools.
• Provides statistical reports and analytical summaries as needed.
• Troubleshoots end-user access issues, in collaboration with the Systems Librarian.

OTHER DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS

Collaborates on or leads a variety of teams, task forces, and committees within L&LS, across the University, and within consortia.

Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

Experience: At least two years of relevant library work experience required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Must be able to work independently with limited supervision and must be able to work collaboratively on teams. Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and time management skills. Computing skills including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database searching required. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Financial Responsibility: Some accountability for financial transactions.

Special Knowledge: Ability to use library services platforms, integrated library systems, and discovery systems. Alma and PrimoVE experience preferred. Experience with bibliographic cataloging and tools of electronic resources management. Knowledge of cataloging standards (MARC, RDA, AACR2, LCC, LCSH) and working knowledge of other metadata schemas. Experience with EZproxy, IP authentication, link resolvers, and COUNTER usage standard. Excellent customer service skills and ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Commitment to collaboration in a dynamic work environment.

Marymount provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Position: Librarian (Maps)
Location: Geological Survey, Department of the Interior
Salary: $60,129 – $113,362

Full vacancy announcement available on USAJOBS.

Responsibilities

As a Librarian (Maps) within the the USGS Library, Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS), Core Science Systems, some of your specific duties will include but are not limited to:

• Manage and document workflows and procedures for original and complex copy cataloging of map sheets and series, atlases, and Geographic Information System (GIS) data using cataloging principles and standards as defined in Resource Description and Access (RDA), Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules Ver. 2 (AACR2), Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) Bibliographic, Holdings, and Authorities formats.
• Assigns USGS classification call numbers, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Geospatial data, and name authority details to cataloging records.
• Leads research assistance efforts in response to both USGS and public patrons on accessing and using the USGS map collection.
• Answering complex multi-faceted inquiries about cartographic resources, geospatial data, and historical collections.
• Serve as geospatial data expert on library-wide, regional, and Departmental committees related to map content development and access.
• Leads teams composed of a variety of library staff to conduct special projects that require a strong understanding of library systems technology, databases, software as well as operating policies and procedures.