Summary

The University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary (USML) is the major seminary and graduate school of theology for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Mundelein Seminary is one of the largest priesthood preparation programs in the United States having graduated over 4,000 students since 1926 and serving thirty (30) dioceses in the United States and abroad.

The University of Saint Mary of the Lake seeks an enthusiastic and mission-oriented individual to serve as the Electronic Resources and Systems Librarian (ERSL). The ERSL will be responsible for managing the complete life cycle of electronic resources, including cataloging and metadata access, discovery, assessment, reporting, data analysis, removal/deletion, problem resolution, monitoring of trends and best practices in e-resources management, as well as management of the electronic systems for the library. Performs other tasks as needed.

Core Leadership Functions

• Coordinates the installation of and access to religious, theological, and related resources in various electronic formats (Web-based databases, electronic journals, e-books, etc.), providing the most reliable means of access to these resources.
• Serves as System Librarian for all library computers and library software.
• Is the library’s certified administrator for the Integrated Library System (currently Alma/Primo VE) and coordinates configuration options and enhancements with other library staff.
• Creates reports in ILS and individual databases as needed, including but not limited to usage statistics, user experience statistics, collection analysis and overlap.
• Monitors listservs for the library’s electronic systems (e.g., Alma, Primo VE, EZProxy).
• Manages access to e-resources for USML patrons, including troubleshooting as needed.
• Manages administrative and troubleshooting functions for EZ Proxy, and e-resource vendors for access, and authentication.
• Manages serial subscriptions for the library, print and electronic.
• Manages the digital organization of the university’s theses and dissertations.
• Stays current with best practices and emerging trends and technologies in electronic information and delivery and digitization protocols through reading, webinars, classes, workshops, and conference participation.
• Supports the mission of the seminary.

Essential Job Functions

• Imports, manipulates, and manages metadata for all electronic resources in Alma.
• Serves as Systems Librarian for all library computers and library software.
• Acts as liaison to CARLI (Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries of Illinois) for electronic resource and database issues.
• Manages and organizes serial subscriptions for the library, print and electronic.
• Manages the digital organization of the university’s theses and dissertations.

Ancillary Job Functions

• Manages electronic resources access and licensing.
• Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and other types of documentation as needed.
• Mentors and provides guidance to department support staff.

Education and Experience – Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Master of Library Science (MLS) or Management Information Systems (MIS) degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program, required.
• Minimum one to three years of professional experience in academic library technical services or electronic resources management, preferred.
• Experience in administrative handling of integrated library systems (ILS), required – Ex Libris Alma/Primo VE, preferred.
• Experience with electronic collections, databases, and other electronic resources required; EBSCO, ProQuest, SCELC, and OCLC, preferred.
• Experience working with electronic resource tools such as open URL, EZProxy, required.
• Knowledge of Library of Congress Classification System, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and MARC coding.
• Experience with and ability to troubleshoot electronic resource access issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint), required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Team player, ability to work collaboratively with library staff and the USML community.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Patron-centered focus.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

• General office conditions in a university campus setting.
• Genuinely support and work with others in a Catholic environment.
• The person must be sensitive to organizational needs, employee goodwill, and the Mission, Vision, and Values of USML and of the Catholic Church,
• A commitment to the belief that all people have the right to dignity, respect, opportunity, and full community inclusion.
• Neat in appearance.

Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physically able to perform the duties as assigned including the ability to lift thirty (30) pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to routinely ascend two to four sets of steps multiple times during the day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Mundelein, IL 60060: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person