From: Heather Reid <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 13:06:14 -0400

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Collections Strategy
and the Albert Alphin Library, the Electronic Resources Librarian
supports the learning and teaching goals of the Berklee community
through the life cycle management of electronic resources.
Responsibilities include: subscription renewals and maintenance;
procurement of access to e-resources, including troubleshooting;
licensing support; collecting and analyzing usage statistics and
assisting with report preparation; maintaining vendor relations;
contributing to ongoing review and documentation of workflows for
efficiency and effectiveness with collections management team; staying
current with emerging trends and best practices related to
e-resources.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

Establish and manage excellent publisher/vendor relationships
Ensure consistent access to the library’s electronic resources by
overseeing the library’s electronic resource management systems and
associated metadata.
Coordinate acquisition and renewal activities with publishers/vendors and staff
Initiate trials of new products
Manage print and electronic serials subscriptions
Establish and maintain effective workflows with acquisitions, library
support systems, and cataloging staff for all electronic resources
Work closely with the instruction staff to understand curriculum needs
Create and maintain electronic resource usage guides
Participate in the ongoing assessment and enhancement of the library’s
online resources
Collect and analyze usage data from local and vendor/publisher sources
and create reports to support purchase and renewal
decisionsCollaborate with Associate Director of Library Systems and
Web Development staff in providing technical assistance for ensuring
proper functioning of resources
Maintain the applicable electronic resource focused knowledge base
systems and keep data current
Assist in ongoing testing of electronic resources
Participate in consortial workshops and organizational meetings
Contribute to the shared oversight of circulation desk activities at
the Alphin Library on an as needed basis

Required Skills:

Strong organizational skills & attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, manage, and complete complex projects
Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills
Willingness to take risks and adopt successful experimental approaches
A commitment to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with
respect for people of diverse cultures and backgrounds
Flexibility and a high comfort level with change is a requirement for
thriving in Berklee’s agile, highly entrepreneurial culture

Required Experience:

Masters degree in Library Information Science from an ALA accredited
graduate program and/or an equivalent strong professional experience
in related area
Two or more years of experience working in an academic or music library
Experience supporting the management and/or acquisition of electronic
resources in an academic or research library
Strong understanding of information technology and/or library systems
Proficiency with technologies and standards used in acquisitions,
assessment and e-resource management
Familiarity with supporting off campus-access to licensed resources
and the role of access and identity management technologies such as
proxy servers and LDAP.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, implement and adapt to evolving technologies.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate user needs and seek ways of
providing satisfactory solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

Broad understanding of technical services operations in an academic library
Familiarity with and working experience with reporting languages, such as SQL
Experience working in a consortial environment
Active commitment to and engagement with creative practice and the
performing arts. Background in music a strong plus.


Applicants who are both interested and qualified should submit the
following materials:
• Cover letter that addresses the applicant’s capabilities and experiences.
• A resume or CV.

Further application instructions available at:

https://berklee.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BerkleeCareers/job/Boston-Conservatory-at-Berklee/Electronic-Resources-Librarian_R0001654


Heather Reid
Dean, Library & Learning Resources
Berklee College of Music
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617-747-2603 office
978-821-1711 cell