Electronic Resource and Emerging Technology Librarian, San Diego City College

by DavidD
Digital Projects and Initiatives, Electronic Resources

Position Overview:

Position Title: Electronic Resource and Emerging Technology Librarian
Salary Range: ($6,933.44 – $8,849.03) per month based on the current AFT – College Faculty Tenured-Tenure Track Monthly Salary Schedule.
Position Duration: Full-Time Tenure-Track
Location: San Diego City College, 1313 Park Blvd San Diego, CA 92101

For more information and the complete posting please see: https://www.sdccdjobs.com/postings/17063

The Position:

San Diego City College is a Hispanic-serving institution, an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution, and one of four colleges in the San Diego Community College District. Under the direction of the Dean of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Anti-racism, and Social Justice (IDEAAS), the Electronic Resource and Emerging Technology Librarian will assist in the planning, organization, coordination, and implementation of various library services and programs as assigned. This 12-month San Diego City College faculty position begins at the Assistant Professor level. All San Diego City College Librarians adhere to the ALA Code of Ethics and share responsibility for departmental and faculty functions including reference services; collection management; instruction; development and assessment of student learning outcomes; development and writing of institutional reports; liaison relationships with the faculty regarding instruction, collections, and open educational resources (OER) advocacy; outreach and library promotion; committee work; program review; planning; accreditation; as well as all other duties as assigned.

Major Responsibilities:

The Electronic Resource and Emerging Technology Librarian is responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, access, maintenance, and assessment of the library’s electronic research collection, online content, and library content management systems. This includes making content discoverable and accessible, troubleshooting access to content, and developing and delivering training related to these resources. This role will also serve as the lead in the designing and maintaining of the library’s web presence in collaboration with librarian colleagues. Additionally, this position will keep a keen eye on emerging technologies that will impact academic libraries and higher education institutions and take the lead in exploring and implementing these technologies in the library.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Coordinating the library’s electronic resources program, including configuring and maintaining the library’s subscription databases and collections on vendor platforms, the library service platform, and in the library’s discovery environment.
  • Seeking out and establishing trials for new online research content based on discipline faculty and librarian liaison interest and participating in the decision-making process for acquiring new electronic resources.
  • Building systems to track and manage annual and off-schedule renewal processes and costs for library-licensed online material.
  • Investigating, integrating, and maintaining third party tools and content when possible, on vendor platforms.
  • Ensuring that library online resources are discoverable and readily available from both on and off campus. Works with SDCCD Information Technology department on vendor integrations and troubleshooting access when appropriate.
  • Ensuring resource discovery in library search tools through collection activation and deactivation in the library service platform.
  • Participating in campus/district-wide discussions on technology trends and their potential impact on teaching, learning, and research.
  • Participating in accessibility testing of library electronic resources across multiple browsers and devices. Working with the relevant campus departments in reviewing library platforms for accessibility.
  • Communicating with vendors about identified barriers for users of assistive technology.
  • Gathering, monitoring, and analyzing usage statistics related to electronic resources, including turnaways, past, and future trends in order to better assess the collection. Provides reports as needed to various stakeholders.
  • Coordinating the Library’s website content, including its design, implementation, configuration, maintenance, and assessment in collaboration with librarian colleagues.
  • Collaborating with the Library Technical Services unit to implement and maintain electronic resources.
  • Developing documentation for electronic resource management workflows and policies.
  • Using relevant professional development and other field specific resources to monitor trends and explore emerging technologies in academic libraries and higher education.
  • Assessing applicability of an emerging technology to library services and implements in collaboration with librarian colleagues.
  • Developing assessment, training, and collaborates with broader campus stakeholders on the use of these technologies.
  • Collaborating with other librarians on projects, initiatives, and daily work.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

NOTE: All degrees and units used to satisfy minimum qualifications shall be from accredited institutions, unless otherwise specified.

Master’s in Library Science, Master’s in Library and Information Science
OR
the equivalent.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with web building technology/tools, such as content management systems, CSS, HTML, Bootstrap, and other coding languages.
  • Experience with using and maintaining Springshare products.
  • Familiarity with licensing and copyright compliance for academic libraries.
  • Experience with maintaining electronic collections in Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo systems.
  • Knowledge of electronic resource management methods.
  • Familiarity with UX and UDL principles in assessing web design.
  • Understanding of authentication methods including IP/proxy and single sign-on.
  • Experience in working with vendors and maintaining vendor relationships.
  • Knowledge of web accessibility standards and tools.
  • Experience working within a consortia network to acquire electronic resources.
  • Familiarity with using various electronic resource management standards and tools, such as COUNTER, to support data-driven collection development decisions.
  • Experience with running reports and analyzing data related to electronic resources.
  • Experience in tracking electronic resource renewals and budgets.
  • Knowledge of current trends in higher education and academic libraries.
  • Experience in assessing and implementing new classroom technologies.
  • Evidence of cooperation among colleagues through open and honest communications and consideration of others’ ideas, thoughts, and opinions.
  • Flexibility and receptiveness to new ideas, methods, duties, or organizational changes.
  • Ability to work independently or self-directed and in collaboration with other librarians.
  • Experience in collection management and reference services in a variety of modalities.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in both individual and group capacities.
  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations including low-income students and students with diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Application Requirements

To ensure full consideration, qualified candidates must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed (extraneous material will not be reviewed). References to résumés or other uploaded documents within the online application will be considered an “incomplete” application; please enter “N/A” if any section does not apply.

Required Documents

  1. Complete online application;
  2. Cover Letter;
  3. Curriculum Vitae or Résumé;
  4. Three (3) references within the online application;
  5. Unofficial Transcript (Graduate);
  6. Unofficial Transcript (Undergraduate); AND,
  7. Responses to Supplemental Questions.
  8. Foreign degree evaluation (required, if applicable).
  9. Equivalency Request (required, if applicable).

Important: To ensure consistency, fairness, and alignment with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), please submit only the materials specifically requested in this posting (e.g., no personal photos, articles, etc.). Be sure to upload the required documents using the respective document name labels. Uploading extraneous materials, unless explicitly requested, may result in your application not being reviewed. Only complete application packets will be forwarded to the committee.

Application materials sent via mail, fax, or email will not be accepted. All correspondence, including interview invitations, will be communicated via email.

We are dedicated to maintaining the confidentiality of all inquiries, nominations, and applications in the strictest confidence, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Supplemental questions:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * I understand that a COMPLETE application packet is required for consideration, which includes the following: 1) All required documents as listed in the special instructions 2) Responses to supplemental questions (clear and detailed responses are required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put “see resume”, or “N/A” or leave blank)
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * I understand that my responses to the application supplemental questions are heavily weighted during the application screening and evaluation process, and responses such as “N/A”, “see resume”, or no responses will result in deduction of points to my application.
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * We believe that the application and interview process should be a reflection of your skills, insights, and experiences, and we are looking to understand your unique qualifications for the role. I understand that responses ENTIRELY generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can result in disqualification from the application process.
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Describe your experience with managing electronic resources in an academic library environment. Please specify what tools and systems you have used and how you have used them. (Open Ended Question)
  5. * How do you stay current with emerging trends and technologies in academic libraries and higher education in general? (Open Ended Question)
  6. * Share an example of a time when you introduced an emerging technology to enhance library services. How did you assess it and evaluate its effectiveness? (Open Ended Question)
  7. * How do you ensure that electronic resources and technologies are accessible and/or inclusive to all users? (Open Ended Question)
  8. * Provide an example of a project where you worked collaboratively with faculty, students, or other stakeholders to improve access to electronic resources or to implement an emerging technology. What was your role, and what was the outcome? (Open Ended Question)
  9. * What data have you collected, and how have you used that data or metric to assess the usage and impact of electronic resources? Share an example of how this data influenced your decision-making. (Open Ended Question)
  10. * Please share your experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining a library content management system (like Springshare tools). Do you have experience with coding or working with markup languages? If so, please share any examples where you’ve utilized coding skills to enhance library websites or online content. (Open Ended Question)
  11. * Explain your experience and approach in collection development. Provide examples. (Open Ended Question)
  12. * Describe your preparation for and teaching approach to a library research session. (Open Ended Question)
  13. * Provide an example and an explanation of your process and resource utilization when handling a complicated reference question. (Open Ended Question)
  14. * The San Diego Community College District has a very diverse student, faculty and classified professional population with respect to academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds. Describe your professional development, community involvement, and professional experience working with these diverse groups. (Open Ended Question)