Electronic Access Librarian
University of Rochester Job Location: New York Apply By: Open until filled Date Created: 10-16-2019
- Configures and administers a variety of library systems and tools that interface with the library service platform (Alma) and webscale discovery interface (Summon)
- Identifies potential systems and tools in support of emerging access models
- Oversees, documents, and communicates authentication and access optimization efforts
- Supports library staff in optimizing related workflows to library-related licensed applications that facilitate electronic access
- Interfaces with Library IT Services and Outreach Departments to optimize access experience
- Supports outreach and relationship building with patrons, library staff, and vendors, and facilitates productive communication between them to identify and respond to access issues
- Prepares and maintains logs, reports and statistical data to assist the Libraries in maximizing data-driven decision-making
- Proactively communicates and troubleshoots tier 2 access issues in coordination with a variety of departments, developing and disseminating documentation
- Researches and promotes best practices to ensure optimal access for patrons across library systems and applications
- Provides accessibility and inclusive access input to license negotiations
- Manages long-term preservation of access to electronic resources through appropriate services (LOCKSS, Portico), purchasing/licensing options, and collaborative collection ventures (CRL, EAST)
- Participates in review of contracts and negotiations for ensuring consistent access to resources, and identifies opportunities for opening and preserving collections as data
- Supports data librarian in identification of opportunities to support outreach for personal digital archiving and securing purchased datasets, and preservation for research and other scholarly outputs
- Coordinates efforts to ensure access to university research as a digital estate through collaboration with Metadata and Research Initiatives departments
- Maintains currency with library functions, resources, practices and procedures
- Participates in and contributes towards River Campus Libraries and University committees, meetings, and events
- Maintains professional collaborations with River Campus Libraries colleagues and campus constituencies
- Contributes to the profession through active participation in conferences, associations, research, writing, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Post-graduate degree in library and information science from an A.L.A.-accredited institution (or related degree that readies for this position)
- Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and understanding of their value and centrality to collection work
- Willingness to learn and explore; interest in redefining traditional conceptions of collection work; tolerance for risk and failure; ability to multitask and prioritize
- Service ethic and user-centered thinking
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills and ability to form strong connections with colleagues across the library and university, peers at other institutions, and vendor contacts
- Ability to work in a team environment