Title: Librarian 3, Digital Resources
Salary: $59,771 (start of range)
Location: Burlington County Library
Open: 05/14/2024
DESCRIPTION
As part of the Collection Management team that oversees the acquisition, cataloging, access, and day-to-day management of both physical and digital collection items, the Digital Resources Librarian is responsible for all of the digital products and services offered by BCLS.
Some examples of duties include:
• Provide oversight of electronic resources, including but not limited to, monitoring the marketplace for new resources, conducting product trials, managing subscriptions and renewals, troubleshooting issues, launching new products/services.
• Promote digital collections to customers on-site, through our digital channels as well as via community outreach and presentations.
• Work with selection team to evaluate, recommend, and purchase digital materials.
• Identify, evaluate, and keep current with emerging trends, practices, and standards related to electronic resources.
• Compile statistical reports of digital materials to support electronic resource purchases and renewal decisions.
• Assist with special projects that support the library’s mission.
• Participate in professional conferences, seminars, and committees; read professional literature; attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
• One year of experience.
• General knowledge of collection development.
• Familiarity with databases and electronic resources.
• Ability to translate new and emerging technologies into services that align with the library’s mission.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Interpersonal, analytic, and project management skills, including the ability to collaborate across departments and libraries.
SCHEDULE
Monday – Friday; four Sundays per year on reference desk.
TO APPLY
Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs [at] bcls.lib.nj.us with Job #04a-24 in the subject line.