Mercy College Libraries invites applications for an Electronic Resources and Systems Librarian, Visiting Assistant Professor. This 12-month faculty position leads the technical services team and manages database licensing, acquisitions, cataloging, materials processing, and the library’s electronic resources and systems. Working from Mercy’s Dobbs Ferry campus, the Electronic Resources and Systems librarian is responsible for maintaining the integrated library system (Sierra), the discovery layer (Summon), and other electronic subscriptions.
Qualifications
- MLS or equivalent from an ALA accredited program
- 2-4 years of experience working in an academic library
- 2-4 years of experience configuring, troubleshooting, and managing back-end functionality in an integrated library system (Sierra), discovery layer (Summon), link resolvers, and proxy servers (EZ proxy).
- 1-2 years of experience managing electronic resources lifecycle activities, which includes licensing, access, usage tracking, etc.
- 1-2 years of experience with budgets, resource allocations, and acquisition processes
- Experience with MS Office Suite software, specifically Excel
- Strong attention to detail; Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Effective time and project management skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team