Electronic Resources Librarian

Purdue University Libraries is looking for Electronic Resources Librarian in West Lafayette, IN.
This local job opportunity with ID 3697685773 is live since 2026-06-02 14:06:18.
Job Summary

The Electronic Resources Librarian supports and coordinates processes related to the acquisition, licensing, management, discovery, troubleshooting, and ongoing assessment of the Purdue Libraries’ electronic resources (totaling approximately $15M) on behalf of the University. Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions and Electronic Resources, this position collaborates closely with acquisitions, metadata, systems, and instruction librarians to ensure seamless access to electronic resources via discovery tools, link resolvers, and authentication systems. The librarian also contributes to collection development, serves as a primary contact with electronic resource vendors for access and troubleshooting, and supports internal training, troubleshooting, and outreach to improve electronic resource discovery and usability.

This is a fully REMOTE position. A cover letter is required to be considered for this position.

Salary for this position $45,800 – $60,000.

At Purdue, you’ll find unrivaled pride and unlimited potential as we persistently pursue the next giant leap together.

About Us

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Library/Information Science (MLIS, MLS) from an American Library Association-accredited program (or the equivalent).
• One (1) year of relevant library experience.

Skills Needed

• Knowledge of trends and practices in electronic resource management.
• Familiarity with library management systems supporting e-resource and discovery functions, such as integrated library systems (ILS), knowledge bases, electronic resource management systems (ERMS), issue tracking systems, or discovery interfaces.
• Ability to provide peer training and workflow guidance in a technical services or electronic resources unit.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex access & discovery issues and collaborate with vendors, systems, and metadata colleagues to resolve them.

What Is Helpful

• Working knowledge of authentication systems such as EZproxy, OpenAthens, and related access pathways.

What We Want You To Know

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• A background check will be required for employment in this position.
• FLSA: Exempt.
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Plan.
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days.
• All applications must be held the first 5 business days due to our Equal Opportunity Employment policy.

Career Stream

Professional 2

Pay Band

S060

Job Code

#20002779

Compensation Guidelines

Link to Purdue University’s Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php

What Sets Us Apart

You will join a strong, collaborative team that works closely with acquisitions, metadata, and library systems colleagues to provide seamless access to a large and growing portfolio of electronic resources. Our unit values innovation, shared problem-solving, and thoughtful experimentation with new tools and workflows. The Electronic Resources Librarian will have opportunities for professional development and will contribute to strategic consortial initiatives, including Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Big Collection work and other library consortia projects.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Purdue University is an EOE employer.

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