Electronic Resources Librarian, Tenure Track

Electronic Resources Librarian, Tenure Track

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 annually
Location: Cedar City, UT
Job Type: Full‑time Faculty
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Division: Provost's Office
Closing: Continuous
FLSA Status: Exempt

The Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for leading and overseeing access to and management of the library's digital resources. This includes working collaboratively with other managers and staff on the databases, discovery layer, Lib Guides, website, and other resources to ensure consistent, user‑friendly access to the library's collections for student and faculty success. In addition, this position requires professional development activities per SUU policy.

• Oversee access to and management of the library's digital resources.
• Ensure access and maintenance of the digital resources and smooth operation between front and back ends.
• Act as the primary point of contact with electronic resource providers to resolve technical issues.
• Configure proxy servers (e.g., EZproxy), manage link resolvers (e.g., Alma/Primo), and troubleshoot access issues.
• Manage access to library resources through the discovery layer.
• Work closely with system vendors and IT to ensure a working system.
• Collaborate with the Resource Sharing Librarian to ensure seamless access to catalog resources through the discovery layer.
• Act as a liaison with University Web Services to design, innovate, update, and maintain the library's website following best practices and university guidelines.
• Work with other Library departments to manage website content.
• Manage and maintain the Lib Guides system in connection with the Library Instruction Team.
• Use best practices for web design to create research guide templates with the help of the Lib Guides Working Group.
• Periodically audit guides and other pages to ensure content accessibility.
• Serve as a liaison to assigned academic departments, fostering communication between the library and faculty.
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure library collections support curriculum needs and the university's strategic plan.
• Teach credit‑bearing information literacy courses and provide course‑integrated library sessions across various disciplines.
• Provide research assistance and reference services to students and faculty via in‑person, chat, and email consultations.
• Develop learning objects, tutorials, and guides that support the university's mission.
• Maintain scholarly activity and participation in institutional, professional, and community service as required for promotion, tenure, and retention.
• Participate in library, university, and professional committees.
• Engage in professional development to stay current with trends in library public service, higher education, and instructional pedagogy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent from an ALA‑accredited institution.
• Relevant experience or coursework in electronic resource management.
• Knowledge of current and emerging technology trends in higher education and library services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience with electronic resources such as databases, Lib Guides, and discovery platforms.
• Experience with web design.
• Familiarity with ILS systems (e.g., Koha), link resolvers, authentication methods (SSO, IP), industry standards including COUNTER for usage data, and working knowledge of HTML/CSS, APIs, etc.
• Experience implementing and managing library technology.

This position is contingent on funding.

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside the United States.

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