New York University School of Law Library
Systems/Electronic Resources Librarian
The Systems/Electronic Resources Librarian provides leadership in technology for the NYU Law
Library, ensuring that the Library is at the forefront of innovation in academic libraries. This librarian
will drive the implementation, administration, and evaluation of the library’s technology systems and
services in collaboration with other library staff to support the research and curricular needs of Law
School community.
Duties:
● Administers the Law Library’s integrated library system (ILS), including the planning and
evaluation of upgrades.
● Trains librarians and staff on the ILS.
● Generates reports, statistics, and data from the ILS for other library departments.
● Manages access to the library’s databases and digital resources, including working with vendors
to resolve technical issues.
● Works with other library personnel to optimize discoverability of resources in the library’s ILS.
● Monitors the Bobst Library’s (i.e., the university library’s) acquisition of new digital resources,
and integrates access to relevant university resources into the Law Library’s ILS.
● Establishes and documents library procedures for the purchase and cancellation of e-resources,
including coordinating, when appropriate, with the Bobst Library.
● Maintains the library's website and collaborates with library staff to ensure that content on the
library web pages is up to date.
● Administers the Law Library’s interlibrary loan software, ILLiad.
● Serves as a liaison to the Law School’s Information Technology Department and the staff of
Bobst Library on issues relating to electronic resources.
● Leads the Law Library Technology Working Group.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
● M.L.S. or equivalent education and experience.
● Awareness of technology trends in areas of responsibility.
● Working knowledge of ILS and discovery systems.
● Experience with:
o e-resource management, including using the EZ-Proxy system;
o web authoring software and web design; and
o open source and legacy software and hardware used in libraries and archives.
● Knowledge of current and emerging trends in library and information technologies, particularly
in academic libraries.
● Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse student body and staff.
● Ability to work well independently and within a collegial team environment.
● Strong initiative and ability to juggle a range of challenging and important tasks.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
● A degree in computer science or a related field.
● 1-3 years of professional law library experience, with academic library experience strongly
preferred.
● Working knowledge of Innovative Interfaces’ Sierra strongly preferred
● Familiarity with Serial Solutions.
Classification: Assistant Librarian of Practice, member of the Law Library Faculty, with an annually
renewable contract.
Salary: Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits
package (https://www.nyu.edu/faculty/benefits/full-time.html).
Diversity & Inclusion: The NYU Law Library is committed to building a diverse and inclusive
community, and to bringing new voices into the field. We strongly welcome applications from
underrepresented groups.
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, a resume and the names and contact information for three professional
references. Applications are accepted through Interfolio.com via http://apply.interfolio.com/96065
