Job: Electronic Resources and Discovery Librarian at Lehigh University

Responsible for the life cycle of library electronic resources, including license negotiation, acquisition, access support and assessment. The incumbent works collaboratively to provide access in the library discovery ecosystem, which includes library management platform, knowledge bases, access and discovery tools, authentication services and user interface. The incumbent participates in negotiations, license review and purchase decisions as well as analyzing usage statistics and budgetary parameters to evaluate electronic resources. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.

1. Manages the life cycle of all electronic resources including acquisition, licensing, access, discovery and assessment
Develops and manages workflows for Lehigh and consortia licensed content as well as open access content
Review and assist with license terms and license process
Establishes relationships with vendors, publishers, consortia and library staff as primary point of contacts to manage electronic resource collections and meet the needs of the community
Creation and maintenance of internal and external user documentation
Investigates, develops expertise in and provides guidance on new, developing and more sustainable models of acquisition and toward more open access collections
2. Develops and manages workflows for Lehigh and consortia licensed content as well as open access content
With the Resource Acquisitions Manager, represent the Library Technical Services (LTS) Team on the Collection Development Executive Committee
Provide excellent customer service and address user feedback on discovery and UX experiences; communicate with users in a timely fashion
Develops, manages, monitors and reports on budget for licensed resources
Provides support for collection and analysis of usage statistics
Uses statistical data to support renewal and purchase decisions
Create reports for communicating usage trends and impact to internal and external stakeholders
Provide access and manage access to OA content through discovery systems and IR software
3. Works collaboratively with LTS units to provide reliable access in the library discovery ecosystem, which includes library management platform, knowledge bases, access and discovery tools, authentication services and user interface
Accurately maintains metadata in discovery service, ERM database, knowledge base and link resolver
Troubleshoots and resolves access issues for electronic resource content and train staff to research and identify possible access issue
Trains and supervises staff and student workers to assist with electronic resource acquisition and metadata projects and other special project work including backup ordering; document work processes and create and update training documentation
Work with the Library Technology Team to automate and document as many business processes and workflows as possible
4. Monitor trends and best practices related to electronic resource management, access, discovery and usage analysis
Engages and remains current on emerging trends, practices and standards in electronic resource management and emerging technologies
Participates in LTS, Lehigh, PALCI and other national and international library initiatives
Participate in users’ groups and open source communities to maintain updated systems knowledge, enhance problem-solving skills, obtain best practices and suggest enhancements
5. Library- Professional Participation
LTS is a merged organization, offering the opportunity to collaborate across departments such as: consulting with the Library Technology Team, the Instruction and Outreach Team and Lending Services
Participate in professional meetings and encourages participation for other library staff
Participate in University wide initiatives, national and international library initiatives and professional development opportunities
Collaborate with other LTS Teams, offering expertise and guidance as appropriate
Communicate knowledge acquired from meetings with Team and library staff
Network with colleagues at peer institutions to learn best practices
Participate in users’ groups and open source communities to maintain updated systems knowledge, enhance problem-solving skills, identify and resolve potential problems
Support diversity, inclusion and accessibility activities and initiatives in LTS and the Libraries

Grade: 9-40

For the complete posting and how to apply, please visit the Lehigh University Careers site: https://careers.pageuppeople.com/865/cw/en-us/job/500111/electronic-resources-and-discovery-librarian