Electronic Resources & Library Systems Librarian - Illinois Wesleyan University

Illinois Wesleyan University's The Ames Library invites applications for a 12-month faculty tenure-line position as Electronic Resources & Library Systems Librarian. This position serves as the functional expert on all of the library’s software, systems, and e-resources, which are essential to user access and discovery. The successful candidate will also serve as a library liaison to academic programs, with responsibilities for information literacy instruction, collection development, and research consultations. The start date for this position is, ideally, fall 2024 or spring 2025.

IWU is a nationally ranked, fully accredited undergraduate university with 1650 students that provides the highest quality liberal arts education. The Ames Library offers a learning environment that is conducive to interaction, consultation, study, and reflection, and is dedicated to serving the scholarly needs of the Illinois Wesleyan University community. Opened in 2002, the library holds a diverse and strong print and digital collection and several media studios for students and faculty. Collocated within the library are three of our partners: the Writing Center, the Center for Engaged Learning, the Thorpe Center for Curricular and Faculty Development, and members of Information Technology Services.

The library faculty are highly collaborative, committed to student learning in all forms, and are seen as valued partners on campus. Each library faculty member at The Ames Library is responsible for liaison work with assigned departments, as well as a functional area that serves both the mission of the library and the institution. Library faculty and staff are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our collective work. The successful candidate will also participate in faculty governance through campus committee service, and will engage with the academic librarianship community through professional development, consortial or library association service, and scholarship. Funding is available for conference travel, research, and professional development; the IWU Faculty Development Handbook includes information about pre-tenure leaves, sabbaticals, travel grants, and research grants.

Responsibilities

Electronic Resource Management

• Manage daily operation of electronic resources, including subscription databases, open access options, individual journals, and collections
• Manage access within Alma/PrimoVE, OpenAthens, external systems, and proxy configuration
• Maintain information in vendor administrative modules (branding, link resolver, etc.)
• Communicate with vendors and publishers to provide seamless access to subscription and open access content
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve problems identified within internal and external systems
• Library Systems Administration
• Administer and manage configurations of Alma and Primo VE
• Manage systems integration between electronic resources and non-library systems
• Maintain OpenAthens and EZproxy
• Liaison to CARLI (Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) for Systems and I-Share
• Collaborate with ITS on library system purchases and integrations with IWU systems (SSO, EZProxy, OpenAthens, Banner, etc.)
• Collaborate with IWU Web Developer to integrate javascript and special code for advanced library website functions (PrimoVE search box, libchat widget, etc.)

Library Liaison Responsibilities

• Instruction, collection development, and research consultations for faculty, staff, and students in academic programs and departments (to be negotiated with the successful candidate post-hire)

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited Master’s degree
• Familiarity with and/or knowledge of managing library systems and e-resources
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively with others in a rapidly changing environment
• Enthusiasm, collegiality and excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic library work experience (pre- or concurrent with degree work accepted)
• ExLibris Alma/PrimoVE experience is preferred, or experience with other library systems
• Familiarity with maintaining proxy software, e.g., EZProxy and/or OpenAthens
• Familiarity with usage data collection and analysis using the COUNTER 5 standard
• Familiarity with an array of publishing and access models, e.g., open access, traditional publishing, streaming media, document delivery, interlibrary loan, DDA, etc.
• Familiarity with information literacy and instruction
• Familiarity with working within a consortial environment

Any relevant equivalence in education, experience, or training that provides the necessary skills, abilities, and knowledge will be considered. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at . Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at https://www.iwu.edu/non-discrimination.html

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications
• A curriculum vitae
• A clear statement about how you as an academic librarian can, or have, address(ed) issues of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and/or other issues of historical marginalization in your work with students, faculty and staff and/or in your own academic preparation. Maximum, one single-spaced page.
• Contact information for three professional references

Rank and Salary:

Please address inquiries about salary to University Librarian Stephanie Davis-Kahl; appointment will be at the Assistant Professor level.

An overview of IWU’s benefits can be found here:

https://www.iwu.edu/human-resources/current-employees.html

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Applications can be directed to: Emily McMicken, Library Services Specialist. Questions about the position can be directed to: Stephanie Davis-Kahl, University Librarian.