Electronic Resources Librarian New
Nicholls State University · Thibodaux, LA · On-site · Faculty (Full-time)
Salary USD 47,285
Apply by Jan 4, 2026
Posted Dec 5, 2025
Responsibility / Duty
The Electronic Resources Librarian manages the Library's electronic and print subscriptions; supervises the Serials department and staff; monitors usage statistics and annual increases for each title in order to make informed recommendations to the Library Director on renewals; updates, maintains, and troubleshoots all electronic resources; communicates with vendors and publishers regarding access, acquisitions and renewals; serves as the library consortia's Electronic Resources Administrator; coordinates the Library's initiatives on affordable learning, OER's (Open Education Resources), web accessibility compliance (WCAG and U.S. law Section 508), scholarly communication, and emerging technologies such as AI; provides liaison duties for collection development and instruction to assigned departments/colleges.
Percentage Of Time: 70
Responsibility / Duty
Research and articles/presentations concerning librarianship.
Percentage Of Time: 15
Responsibility / Duty
Service to library profession, university and other communities (local, state, regional and national).
Percentage Of Time: 15
Minimum Experience Required
- Working knowledge of the management and acquisition of electronic resources and print subscriptions including licensing practices.
- Working knowledge of the delivery of research assistance and Library instruction.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of library patrons, vendors and staff.
- Supervision experience.
- Knowledge of trends and issues affecting academic libraries, especially regarding affordable learning, AI, and accessibility.
Minimum Education Required
- MLIS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program
Preferred Experience
- Experience with and knowledge of current best practices in acquisition and management of electronic resources and print serial subscriptions.
- Experience working with vendors and publishers.
- Experience managing employees in a library setting.
- Experience using and publishing OER's.
- Experience with reference and instruction in a library setting.
- Working knowledge of Alma and OCLC.
- Fluency in the applicaiton of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
- Fluency in the application of AI trends and AI-driven technologies, especially in higher education.
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in a business discipline or work experience in a business-related field.
