Online Resource Librarian L2

Online Resource Librarian

Join an award winning Library! The Schaumburg Township District Library has an onsite full-time Online Resource Librarian (L2) position open.

Hours are as follows and requires flexibility.

37.5 average hours per week, with days, nights, and weekends as needed.

The schedule is based on the needs of the library and could change if and when needed. The salary range for this position is $51,500 - $64,389; based on skills and qualifications.

Position Summary:

The Online Resources Librarian will assist with the evaluation, negotiation and procurement, licensing, and troubleshooting for all Library resources and subscriptions that are accessible online through the library’s website. The Online Resources Librarian will maintain close working relationships with content providers, vendors, and consortia partners, as well as enhance internal relationships and collaboration efforts across departments. They will contribute to departmental projects and teams; collaborate and work with colleagues across the libraries to support acquisitions, licensing, discovery, and use of e-resources. This librarian provides customer and staff education, instruction, and support for online resources. The positions will also provide exemplary assistance in the areas of devices management and promotion of resources. As a member of the library’s full-time professional staff, reference desk, instruction, and collection development/liaison duties are also an expectation of the job. The ideal candidate with have experience with e-resources management and analytics.

Requirements for All Employees:

1. Ability to be a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons, staff, supervisors, and others.
2. Ability to learn various job functions, perform them correctly, and understand the necessity in overall library operations.
3. Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions.
4. Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details.
5. Ability to follow all library policies and procedures.
6. Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into everyday work.

Requirements & Skills for the Position:

• Knowledge of Microsoft software systems and tools, social media platforms and web-based communication, information and collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of library-related databases, proxy systems, link resolvers, and e-resources management tools.
• Knowledge of web development – CMS maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the full life cycle of including trials, subscriptions, budgeting, activating/deactivating and troubleshooting.
• Daily operation of e-resources, including but not limited to subscription databases and collections, OpenURL management, and discovery systems.
• Maintaining, troubleshooting and administering a variety of hosted environments or external websites and other digital systems and services through which patrons locate information.
• Analyzing and interpreting electronic resource usage statistics, such as counter 5 reports, turnaways, as well as viewing historical trends and anticipating future trends.
• Serving as the technical liaison between the library and numerous third-party systems (i.e., database aggregators and other providers of electronic content) as well as the Library’s IT department.
• Monitor and administer the library's internal ticket queue system for reporting web-based, digital, and electronic issues and troubleshooting.
• Recommending, implementing, and supporting emerging technologies (i.e. apps, chat, etc.).
• Maintaining and updating the proxy in collaboration with IT, ensuring resources are both discoverable and readily available from both in and outside of the Library.
• Assists with routine and non-routine reports as needed.
• Monitoring various listservs and other vendor communication channels that specifically report on e-resources and other performance issues.
• Perform reference shifts as scheduled.
• Provide information literacy instruction (either classroom or one-on-one) as assigned.
• Other library-related duties as assigned e.g., liaison duties, committee work, and any outreach needs.

Education and/or experience:

• Masters of Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited school.
• At least two years of professional experience in a public library.

The deadline to apply for the job posting is: 12/06/2023

Schaumburg Township District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer