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South Carolina State University

South Carolina State University is hiring: Electronic Resources Librarian in Ora

South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC, United States, 29118


Electronic Resources Librarian

Job no: 492696
Work type: Full-Time
Location: Administration - Orangeburg, SC
Categories: Faculty

South Carolina State University's Miller F. Whittaker Library seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented librarian for the position of Electronic Resources/Reference Librarian. The selected candidate will monitor trends in accessing, discovering, and advancing knowledge/skills through training, reading of library professional literature, and participation in library and university-wide meetings, committees, and related professional development activities.

Duties and Responsibilities for Entry into Position:

  • 1) communicating regularly with external service providers, such as publishers, database vendors, consortia, content providers, and technology suppliers.
  • 2) serving as liaison to the IT department and database vendors to manage proxy server access, and configuration.
  • 3) coordinating timely investigations and resolution of databases and related electronic resources access problems.
  • 4) assisting with electronic resources license agreements and renewal management.
  • 5) investigating, evaluating, and recommending new and emerging technologies that will improve or expand services and access to library resources.
  • 6) providing database usage statistics, ensuring current database access, and related electronic resources needs.
  • 7.) providing reference and information assistance, including library instruction; and
  • 8.) serving as liaison to academic departments


Minimum Requirements for Entry into Position:

Master's degree in library and information science or related field.

Preferred Requirements for Entry into Position:

2 years of experience working in Higher Education preferably Library Systems and operations.

Full-Time Position Pay Band: 5

Note: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Advertised: 05 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time
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