Electronic Resources Coordinator, Library

Position description

The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, a unique global network of policy research centers, seeks a full-time Electronic Resources Coordinator to join its Library staff. This position will report to the Library Director.   

Responsibilities will include managing book, journal and e-resource acquisitions; managing subscriptions for both print and online resources, including invoices and payments; maintaining Carnegie’s library intranet site; managing access (IP, passwords, SerialsSolutions) to e-resources for Carnegie researchers globally; keeping Libguides up to date; coordinates trials of new e-resources, troubleshooting electronic access problems as they arise; with usage statistics, maintains e-resource management records to track vendor contracts and licensing subscriptions, collaborating closely with other library staff to anticipate and solve problems and to plan actions needed to ensure a high level of service to Carnegie researchers, and other duties as assigned. 

Ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of library experience and will be well organized, pay careful attention to detail, and have the ability and willingness to track and follow-up on tasks; possess familiarity with information resources relevant to Carnegie’s work; possess the ability to think creatively in providing research assistance; and have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Experience with Libguides, Excel, SIRSI, EZ Proxy, OCLC Worldshare, Summon, and SerialsSolutions (360 Core) is a plus. An interest in outreach, archives, cataloging, international affairs and a MLS is preferred. 

The approximate salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000, depending on experience. Located in Dupont Circle in Washington, DC, we offer an outstanding benefits package. Please apply via the Carnegie Endowment website.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected group.
 

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