Assistant Teaching Professor - Collections and Electronic Resources Librarian

Bowling Green State University (BGSU) invites applications for a Collections and Electronic Resources Librarian with faculty rank of Assistant Professor. The position reports to the Chair of the Department of Library Teaching & Learning (LTL) within the University Libraries (UL) and is a full time, twelve-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. The Collections and Electronic Resources Librarian will play a key role in managing the library's print and digital collections, while also actively contributing innovative ideas, making strategic decisions, and ensuring enhanced accessibility and discoverability of resources.

Essential Functions
Drives the strategic enhancement of electronic resource discovery through visionary engagement, spearheading the assessment of user needs, and championing innovative projects focused on optimizing user experience.
Promotes electronic resources campus-wide to increase awareness and use through outreach; conducts informal training regarding electronic resources for library staff.
Participates in troubleshooting user access problems and communicates solutions to library users and staff.
Investigates and recommends policies, procedures, and best practices for collection and e-resources management.
Analyzes library collections data in order to contribute to departmental and programmatic accreditation reports and collection assessment.
Collaborates with the Collection Development Librarian in evidence-based collection assessment processes to analyze, evaluate, and adjust library resources to align with the teaching, learning, and research mission of the university.
Supports and facilitates the collection development activities of subject librarians,
Participates in materials budget planning and the acquisition of new resources in collaboration with the Administrator of Strategic Budgets & Acquisitions.
Participates in reference services, including periodic staffing of the reference desk and chat reference.
Develops and maintains a record of scholarship through presentation and publication.
Participates in departmental, library and university governance and service commitments, including representing the library in statewide consortia committees.

For a complete job description and instructions on how to apply for this position visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu/jobs/4467092/assistant-professor-collections-and-electronic-resources-librarian  or contact the Office of Human Resources. Background check required for employment.  BGSU is an AA/EEO/Disabilities/Veterans employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities regardless of age, gender identity, genetic information, religion or sexual orientation. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421.