Resource Management Librarian

Job Description

The Resource Acquisition and Management Department of the Boston College Libraries invites applications for the position of Resource Management Librarian. This role leads the post‑acquisition maintenance, access, and ongoing management of the Libraries’ extensive online scholarly resources, including journal packages, databases, ebooks, online standing orders, and datasets across a broad range of disciplines.

The successful candidate will play a central role in sustaining the accuracy, continuity, and discovery of the Libraries’ licensed and open-access online content. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Resource Acquisition & Management, Scholarly Platforms & Discovery, and Library Systems & Applications, the Resource Management Librarian ensures that metadata, authentication, and access pathways remain consistent, reliable, and aligned with best practices in electronic resource management.

Key functions include:

Leading the setup, activation, and long-term maintenance of electronic collections and portfolios in Alma

Managing workflows that strengthen automation, reduce manual labor, and improve accuracy and efficiency in resource management

Overseeing title transfers, perpetual access claims, platform migrations, and Community Zone/Knowledge Base updates in Alma

Diagnosing, triaging, and resolving complex access issues for online scholarly resources, including e‑journals, databases, streaming media, ebooks, and datasets

Generating reports and conducting analysis—including cost-per-use, overlap analysis, linear feet calculations, and usage statistics—to inform collection development and renewal decisions

Preparing required annual data for ACRL and ARL reporting

Serving on committees, task forces, and consortial working groups, including those related to Alma/Primo enhancements

The Resource Management Librarian reports to the Head of Resource Acquisition and Management and works collaboratively as part of the department’s leadership team. The position trains and assigns work to student employees.

This is an IN PERSON position. Please submit both a cover letter and resume

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $78,100 to $97,650; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

MLS, MLIS, or MIS and 2 years of related professional experience in an academic library, library consortium, or content vendor/publisher environment

Experience leading or implementing workflow improvements and change initiatives

Experience managing large and complex online resource collections, including knowledge bases, OpenURL linking, authentication systems, and troubleshooting issues of patron access

Experience with Ex Libris Alma, including the Acquisitions, Analytics, and Community Zone components

Demonstrated experience with serials management, including title transfers, perpetual access, and annual package updates

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, including experience defining and documenting technical workflows

Experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including library content vendors and publishers

Excellent critical thinking,interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and experience working collaboratively across units

Note: We expect all staff to learn and grow in their jobs; therefore, applicants who do not meet all preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.