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Western Kentucky University (WKU) Libraries invites applications for a faculty librarian to serve as the Electronic Resources Librarian within the Department of Library Collections & Discovery. This 10-month, tenure-eligible, faculty position requires an innovative and user-centered problem solver ready to join our collaborative environment and enhance library services. The Electronic Resources Librarian is a key contributor to the work required in the life cycle of WKU's licensed scholarly electronic resources, ensuring ongoing access through existing and newly envisioned technologies in support of teaching, learning, and research. This position will assist in the daily tasks associated with acquiring and managing electronic resources and contribute to efforts to create efficiencies and improve service to library users.

Job Requirements:

+ A Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.

+ A minimum of two years of relevant experience.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of electronic resource industry standards, best practices, and protocols.

+ Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative setting, document and solve problems in a timely manner, and prioritize multiple projects.

+ Demonstrated proficiency with library software (Alma, SpringShare, etc.) and the ability to adapt to new technologies as they evolve.

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills with an ability to maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and other key stakeholders

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email [email protected].