Electronic Resources Librarian, BUMC Alumni Medical Library

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN, BUMC Alumni Medical Library

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Posted On: 9/16/2025
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Location:

Boston, MA, United States
• Salary Grade: 48 ($71,925.00-$93,375.00). The role is full-time/regular.

The Alumni Medical Library at Boston University seeks a collaborative professional to serve as Electronic Resources Librarian. The library serves faculty, staff and students of BU Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine and Public Health. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Library Services, the librarian will have broad responsibilities in collections management, including assessment, record keeping and promotion. The position works closely with access services, resource sharing and education services.

• Utilize Ex Libris software (Alma Analytics, Primo, Leganto) to integrate and analyze vendor records, usage statistics, library reserves, and other business and discovery functions.
• Demonstrate advanced Excel and spreadsheet skills; ensure implementation of package and title changes.
• Recommend and implement improvements to electronic resource workflows, policies, and documentation.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze usage statistics; create data visualizations of usage statistics.
• Maintain expert knowledge of COUNTER and SUSHI standards.
• Work with business manager to reconcile invoices and track payments; maintain expenditure spreadsheets; ensure licenses meet university and industry standards.
• Collaborate with education and information services, resource sharing, business management and access services on issues related to the entire lifecycle of electronic resources.
• Coordinate resource education and promotion with vendors, consortia and other library staff, including at other BU libraries.
• Work with IT and technical services librarian to troubleshoot patron access to electronic resources.
• Contribute to the profession of academic health sciences librarianship and resource management through professional service and publications.
• Provide backup to access services and resource sharing.

• Master’s degree in library science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of related experience (degree waiver for substantial experience).
• Advanced knowledge of Ex Libris software (Alma Analytics, Primo, Leganto).
• Detail-oriented, self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, diverse team environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Up to 2 days of remote work per week, contingent on performance and responsibilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

 The position is open until filled, with priority review beginning October 3, 2025.