Electronic Resources Librarian

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Library Sciences
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21004873 Requisition #
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Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
  • Two or more years of professional library experience, and demonstrated interest in professional development that will enhance the candidate’s value to the Libraries, the University, the profession, or the scholarly community.
  • Direct experience with electronic resource management, link resolvers, and proxy server functionality.
  • Knowledge of the concepts and issues relating to the lifecycle of electronic resources.
  • Knowledge of electronic resource content models, emerging formats, acquisition methods, and licensing.
  • Excellent computer skills including spreadsheet expertise and preparing reports.
  • Experience providing excellent customer service and technical support.
  • Experience working closely with library resource vendors and billing departments.
  • Experience troubleshooting electronic access and subscription-related problems.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the mission and functions of a large academic research library.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, access and inclusion in the workplace or community.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience in evaluating the effectiveness of collections, processes, and services.
  • Conceptual and practical knowledge of various electronic resource management standards and tools.
  • Consortia experience.
  • Experience preparing library system and database use analytics and reports.
  • Experience providing user support for library electronic resources.
  • Experience with Ex Libris Alma is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with license agreements.

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer


The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.


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