Electronic Resources Librarian

Overview:
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is a multidenominational, evangelical graduate school committed to equipping Christian leaders to think theologically, engage globally, and live biblically. With nearly 1,400 students across campuses in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Florida, and online, Gordon-Conwell’s student body represents more than eighty-five denominations and fifty countries. The seminary offers master’s and doctoral programs—delivered in English, Spanish, and Portuguese—that combine academic excellence, spiritual formation, and a deep commitment to Scripture. Its 12,000 alumni serve Christ through ministry in the church, the academy, and the workplace. Gordon-Conwell is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, the New England Commission of Higher Education, and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.

Position Summary:
The Electronic Resources Librarian provides leadership and expertise for the selection, acquisition, management, discovery, and assessment of all electronic resources—including databases, e-books, e-journals, and streaming media—across Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s four campuses (Hamilton, Boston, Charlotte, Jacksonville) and online programs. This full-time position supports the Seminary’s mission “to advance Christ’s Kingdom in every sphere of life by equipping Church leaders to think theologically, engage globally, and live biblically.”

The Networked Education Hub in Charlotte emphasizes biblically rich, culturally sensitive ministry training grounded in evangelical theology. It prioritizes the engagement of contemporary culture though theological reflection and practical application by fostering strong partnerships with local churches and ministries though mentored and integrative experiences. Adopting an adult education model, the campus empowers students, many already active in ministry, to pursue flexible, contextualized theological education without interrupting their current ministry commitments.

Key Responsibilities
1.    Facilitate the acquisition, renewal, and cancellation of electronic resources, conduct trials and coordinate faculty feedback.
2.    Collaborate with IT team to negotiate license and purchase agreements, ensuring favorable terms, compliance, and cost-effective pricing.
3.    Configure and maintain authentication systems (EZproxy, etc.) and discovery tools to ensure seamless on- and off-campus access.
4.    Provide first-tier troubleshooting and technical support for electronic resource access issues; liaise with vendors and IT staff.
5.    Create and maintain accurate metadata and knowledge-base records (MARC, KBART) in the ILS/ERM and link resolver.
6.    Collect, analyze, and report COUNTER/SUSHI usage statistics; prepare cost-per-use and overlap analyses for accreditation (ATS, CACREP, NECHE), IPEDS, and budget planning.
7.    Collaborate with campus librarians and faculty liaisons to align electronic collections with academic programs and research priorities.
8.    Design and deliver workshops, online guides, and individual consultations on effective use of digital resources and search strategies.
9.    Assist the Senior Librarian in developing and monitoring the materials budget; contribute data for annual accreditation reports and institutional surveys.
10.    Participate in library, seminary, and professional committees; engage in continuous professional development to remain current with trends in electronic resource management.
11.    Provide leadership and expertise in digital archiving, preservation, and electronic records management for the Special Collections and Archives.
12.    Curation of the circulating and noncirculating library collection at the Harold Lindsell Library at the Charlotte campus. Participate regularly in the Life Together model of community building and spiritual formation at the Charlotte campus.
13.    Recruiting, training, and supervising of library assistant(s), and student library workers in the Harold Lindsell Library at the Charlotte campus.

Key Competencies:
•    Customer Service: Strong customer service skills with ability to display empathy with all constituents.
•    Administrative Skills: Exceptional administrative, organizational, and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities in short-term and long-term objectives.
•    Knowledge and Discernment: Strong analytical and decision-making skills, including the ability to work independently. Must have meticulous attention to detail.
•    Communication and Interpersonal Effectiveness: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to provide instruction to diverse learners.
•    Cultural Intelligence: Commitment to collegiality, diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and serve in a team environment that requires collegiality and regular collaboration across matrixed, multi-campus environment.
•    Technical Knowledge: Must possess competency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams. Working knowledge of metadata standards (MARC, KBART, Dublin Core) and authentication technologies.
•    Bilingual proficiency in English and at least one other language (Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, or Spanish preferred).
•    Commitment to the mission of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; evident Christian faith and practice and active involvement in the life of a local congregation.

Education & Experience
•    Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Science in Library & Information Science (MSLIS) from an ALA-accredited program required. Graduate degree in theology or religious studies preferred.
•    5 years of progressively responsible experience in academic library, with electronic resources focus.
•    Proficiency with integrated library systems and electronic resource management platforms (e.g., Alma, Evergreen, WMS), link resolvers, and discovery services.
•    Demonstrated success negotiating licenses and managing vendor relationships.
•    Experience with compiling and analyzing usage statistics (COUNTER/SUSHI) and preparing budget or accreditation reports.

Application Process
Please apply through Gordon-Conwell’s Career Center available here: https://www.gordonconwell.edu/employment/

Please include these documents in either Microsoft Word or PDF formats:
•    A cover letter addressed to Dr. Dan Flores, Senior Librarian, explaining your interest in the position preferred.
•    A formal CV that includes the names of at least three references required.

No hard copy materials, please. Opportunities to interview will be made available at the search committee’s initiative. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.