Electronic Resources Librarian

Kettering University; Kettering; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Kettering is seeking a Library Electronic Resources Specialist. This role focuses on managing and ensuring consistent access to the library's electronic resources, requiring a Master's degree in library science and experience with data visualization. Ideal candidates will have advanced Excel skills and a willingness to work flexible hours. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Health coverage

Retirement benefits

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of professional library experience.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Develops systems for access to electronic resources.
• Analyzes feasibility of platforms and resource compliance.
• Leads resolution of user issues across Library units.

Skills

Data visualization

Electronic resources management

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Education

Master’s degree in library or information science

Tools

OCLC WorldShare Management Services

LibGuides

Job description

About Kettering

Kettering University is a national leader in experiential STEM and business education, integrating an intense academic curriculum with applied professional experience. We inspire students to realize their potential and advance their ideas by combining theory and practice better than any institution in the world. Kettering University is dedicated to achieving the extraordinary through technological innovation, leadership, and service, built on values that foster respect, integrity, creativity, collaboration, and excellence in growth, global leadership, community outreach, and an engaged community of stakeholders.

Benefits

Benefits: include health, dental and vision coverage; retirement benefits with up to a 9% Kettering matching contribution; life and accident insurance; tuition assistance and waiver programs; vacation and holiday pay; sick and disability pay; home purchase assistance program; recreation center membership; and many other benefits.

Experience and Skills

• Experience with usage statistics and data visualization.
• Experience working with LibGuides A-Z.
• Experience with OCLC WorldShare Management Services.

Job Specific Required Qualifications

• American Library Association-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science and 1 to 3 years of professional library experience.
• Ability to perform various activities throughout the life cycle of electronic resources in collaboration with the Head of Collections Access, including ordering, licensing, activating, customizing, renewing, cancelling, and troubleshooting databases, e-books, e-journals, and streaming services.
• Experience with resolving electronic resource issues promptly, including experience with maintaining and updating links in the library catalog, discovery service, and journal finder.
• Experience facilitating consistent access to electronic library resources.
• Ability to do batch editing and load MARC records from external sources.
• Demonstrated ability to gather statistics and provide reports on electronic resource usage and expenditures.
• Experience cataloging resources in OCLC and activating/maintaining records in a library information system.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and support the Collections Council.
• Experience providing service and support behind the scenes and in person to departments, faculty, staff, and students.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Advanced-level Microsoft Excel skills, including spreadsheet formulas and functions.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional nights and weekends.
• Special Event Expectations: Participation is expected at major campus special events, such as commencement.

Kettering University Values

• RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity, partnerships with students.
• INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.
• CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.
• COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.
• EXCELLENCE: in all we do.

Posting Information

Posting Number: SP00464

Posting Date: 10/15/2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Duties

• 40% – Develops systems that provide consistent and reliable access to the Library’s electronic resources and establishes workflows that maintain discovery and use of all Library collections.
• 40% – Uses expertise in delivery technologies and electronic resources life cycle to analyze the feasibility of technical platforms, resource licensing and contractual and copyright compliance in vendor negotiations.
• 20% – Serves as a focal point across all Library units involved in electronic resources management. Uses technical and collaborative expertise to design a system of access. Analyzes user issues and leads the team to a rapid resolution.

Posting Specific Questions

• Are you able to work flexible hours occasionally, including weekend and evening hours. (Open Ended Question)
• Please provide the specific name of the publication or website where you learned about this posting. (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Optional Documents

Kettering University, 1700 University Ave. Flint, MI 48504