Electronic Services Librarian Job at Syracuse University in City of Syracuse

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level: 00

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: Standard University business hours:
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Campus: Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description: The Electronic Services Librarian manages all of the Law Library’s online legal information resources to support teaching and research at the College of Law at Syracuse University (SU). This librarian confers with other members of the Law Library collection development team to assess product needs, collaborates with colleagues at the SU Libraries on shared resources, and ensures continual access to the databases offered through the Law Library website and the library catalog. The Electronic Services Librarian supports the teaching and research of law faculty and Centers and Legal Clinics and is responsible for collection development in assigned law subject areas. The Electronic Services Librarian offers reference services to Law Library users, including evenings and weekends on rotation, and provides research instruction both in the classroom and in individual training sessions. The Electronic Services Librarian works closely with College of Law and SU Libraries Information Technology Services, College of Law Communications and Media Relations, and with Law Library colleagues in Technical Services and Cataloging to maintain continual access to Law Library electronic resources.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
This position is tied to the SU Libraries.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to five years of library experience or in a related information industry.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Experience with professional grade software programs such as Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat Pro; knowledge of WordPress or similar web content management systems.
• Proficiency with metadata schemes, evolving standards and emerging technologies.
• Experience with or interest in managing electronic resources in an integrated library system, preferably in a law library and/or using Alma by ExLibris.
• Knowledge of digitization standards to support institutional repositories.
• Knowledge of major electronic information sources and vendors and the legal information marketplace.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the tools and methods of academic research with application to the process of legal research, and the ability to assist library users from all backgrounds and at all levels of initial knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write effectively for a wide variety of audiences.
• High degree of initiative and professionalism, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to interact effectively with colleagues, faculty, staff, students, and the public.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, acquire, and integrate databases and digital resources into established Law Library collections and services. Review and recommend subscription terms for selected products. Coordinate, test, and maintain authentication protocols using EZProxy and SAML connections. Troubleshoot and resolve database access issues through vendor and/or COL IT and SU Libraries services department interactions.
• Develop, update, and manage the Law Library’s web presence, digital signage content, and third-party web database portal branding, including news and notifications, while maintaining University-mandated accessibility standards. Work closely with COL Communications & Media Relations and with COL IT to ensure a smoothly functioning, unified web presence for the College of Law and the Law Library.
• Serve as liaison librarian to College of Law faculty and Centers and Legal Clinics, providing reference/research services to faculty, and classroom and individual instruction to students. Provide services at the Reference Desk as part of evening and weekend rotations. Develop the Law Library’s collection in assigned law subject areas.
• Administer the College of Law collections on SURFACE, Syracuse University’s institutional repository, including the uploading of content, the creation of metadata, and the review/enhancement of all College submissions. Market SURFACE to College of Law faculty and assist them with individual author uploading.
• Other duties as assigned.

Application Instructions: In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.

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