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Job Description

The Electronic Resource Librarian will provide leadership and a strategic vision for connecting electronic collections to our user population and is responsible for managing all aspects of the life cycle of electronic resources including acquisition, licensing, cataloging, access, discovery, assessment, and problem resolution. This position, reporting to the Head of Systems and Technical Services, will play an integral role in the evolution, development, and implementation of new strategies relating to electronic collections and the user experience and is ultimately responsible for resolving all e-resource access concerns that are reported by library staff and users.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manages a wide range of library electronic resources including research databases, e-journals, e-books, and reference sources
• Manages electronic resources budgets
• Ensures accurate and reliable access to library electronic resources using the Serials Solutions knowledge base and link resolver, proxy server authentication software, the Innovative Interfaces Inc. Sierra integrated library system, and other systems
• Arranges for trials and demonstrations of electronic resources and coordinates discussion of collection development for online journal packages and e-books
• Maintains e-resource management records to track vendor contacts, licensing and subscription information
• Provides technical support to troubleshoot and resolve access issues for the library’s e-resources
• Communicates with vendors, college IT, and library staff regarding electronic resource technical issues
• Works with Library Systems Associate to ensure that electronic resources are accessible and seamlessly integrated into the Library web site
• Compiles, analyzes and reports e-resource usage statistics in support of collection development decision making and library assessment activities
• Maintains documentation of e-resource workflow, policies and procedures
• Stays abreast of best practices and emerging developments in the management of e-resources, trends in scholarly communication and licensing trends and shares knowledge with staff
• Serves as the lead person for print and electronic serials and directs the workflows of serials staff
• Participates in college governance and serves on committees and boards as needed
• Serves as liaison to assigned departments and participates in print and electronic collection development
• Assists Research and Instruction Librarians in reference desk shifts as needed

Additional Info & Requirements

Qualifications

• Masters degree in library and information science
• Demonstrated successful experience in electronic resource management
• Experience with an integrated library system including acquisitions, and/or ERM
• Knowledge of electronic resource licensing
• Knowledge of e-resource management trends and practices
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems
• Demonstrated ability to engage in collaborative and collegial working relationships with library staff, vendors and college technical support
• Meets the College’s requirements for faculty librarian promotion, which includes commitment to professional activity and service
• Commitment to the character and goals of a liberal arts college with a Christian perspective and specifically, to Hope College’s Mission

The Community

About Hope College

Hope College is a strong co-educational, undergraduate, residential, Christian liberal arts college of 3,300 students from 45 states and 35 different countries. Hope's beautiful and well-maintained campus is located just steps from award-winning downtown Holland, Michigan. Proudly affiliated with the Reformed Church of America since its founding in 1866, the College is known for its ecumenical Christian atmosphere.

Hope is recognized as a national leader in undergraduate research and scholarship, and for providing professional preparation and life-changing experiences in a friendly and welcoming community. The College has consistently ranked among the nation's top liberal arts colleges and is featured in Colleges that Change Lives. Key to Hope's success is its rare combination of rigorous academic programs and a community life grounded in a relevant, inviting, and vibrant Christian faith. Reflecting that success, Hope has experienced record enrollment the last two consecutive years.

The College is strong financially with over 40 consecutive years of balanced budgets, and endowment of approximately $200M, no deferred maintenance, and over $92M invested in the construction of new facilities during the past decade with two additional projects, a new center for musical arts and art museum.

Additional information about Hope College can be found on the Web at www.hope.edu.

About the Library

The Hope College Van Wylen Library, winner of the 2004 ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award and a 2011 Citation of Excellence from the LIbrary of Michigan Foundation, is housed in an architectural award-winning building. This position joins an excellent staff of ten faculty librarians,11 support staff, and one Mellon Scholars Post-doc. The library is included in the College’s new strategic plan, Hope for the World, 2025 and will be working toward enhanced integration of academic services and support for student learning and scholarship, including support for teaching and learning with technology.

About Holland, Michigan

Holland, Michigan is a city of 35,000 within a metropolitan area with a population of 100,000. Holland has been recognized as “one of America’s most affordable towns” and was recently ranked as the “2nd happiest place to live in America” by the Gallup-Healthways Well Being Index. Holland is home to a number of festivals including Tulip Time, a weekly farmer’s market, and multiple world class beaches on Lake Michigan. Holland is located 30 minutes from Grand Rapids and approximately 2.5 hours from Detroit and Chicago. For more information on Holland and the surrounding area, see www.cityofholland.com and www.enjoyhollandmichigan.com.

HR Info

Agency

Hope College

Address

100 East 8th Street

Holland, Michigan, 49423.

Phone

616.395.7811

Website

http://www.hope.edu/employment

Application Instructions

As part of the online application, please upload the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcripts (unofficial copies are okay for this initial application stage)
• Statement describing commitment to the mission of the college