Electronic Resources Librarian
$90,000–$130,000 year
HybridDayton, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Administer electronic journals, subscription databases, and digital collections to support scientific and technical intelligence research for over 1,200 government users. Maintain the library website and content management system, ensuring reliable 24/7 access while configuring authentication services, proxy tools, and access controls. Create and edit descriptive metadata, generate usage statistics, and coordinate with vendors to resolve subscription or authentication issues. Ensure compliance with licensing agreements, cybersecurity requirements, and federal regulations. Support implementation of user notification services, standing searches, and content discovery tools.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum three (3) years of professional experience managing electronic resources, digital collections, integrated library systems, or library technologies
- Demonstrated experience administering electronic journals, databases, digital subscriptions, or electronic resource management systems
- Experience working with content management systems (CMS), library websites, digital repositories, or institutional repositories
- Knowledge of metadata standards and library resource description practices
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while providing outstanding customer service
- Ability to obtain and maintain all required Government security credentials
Desired Qualifications
- Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution
- Five or more years of professional experience supporting academic, research, scientific, federal, or special libraries
- Experience administering library authentication and remote access solutions such as EZproxy, OpenAthens, SAML, LDAP, or similar technologies
- Experience with integrated library systems or library services platforms such as Alma, Primo VE, OCLC WorldShare Management Services, FOLIO, Koha, or SirsiDynix Symphony
- Knowledge of MARC21, Dublin Core, MODS, BIBFRAME, authority control, and metadata quality management
- Experience working with SQL, XML, JSON, APIs, or data integration tools supporting library technologies
- Experience negotiating or managing publisher licenses, electronic subscriptions, and vendor relationships
- Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements applicable to federal information systems, including NIST SP 800-171, DFARS 252.204-7012, and secure authentication technologies
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, or other federal agencies
- Familiarity with scientific, technical, engineering, or intelligence information resources
- Experience implementing accessibility standards, web usability improvements, and Section 508 compliance for digital information resources
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