Electronic Resources Librarian

LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Electronic Resources Librarian to support federal library in the Dayton, OH, area. This position is responsible for managing electronic resources, digital collections, and the library website supporting more than 1,200 Government users worldwide. Working in a highly specialized scientific and technical intelligence environment, the Electronic Resources Librarian will administer electronic journals, databases, digital content, metadata, authentication services, and content management systems while ensuring secure, reliable, and continuous access to mission-critical information resources. This position combines traditional electronic resource management with digital library administration, metadata management, customer support, and collaboration with technical staff to advance information services mission.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the library website and Content Management System (CMS), ensuring reliable 24/7 access to licensed electronic resources and digital collections.
• Manage electronic journals, subscription databases, digital publications, websites, and other licensed information resources supporting scientific and technical intelligence research.
• Create, edit, and maintain descriptive metadata for electronic resources, including translated or transliterated titles, resource descriptions, publisher information, language, country of origin, and usage instructions.
• Configure and maintain user authentication, remote access, proxy services, and access controls to ensure authorized access to licensed electronic content.
• Monitor electronic resource availability, troubleshoot access issues, coordinate with vendors, and resolve subscription or authentication problems.
• Generate and analyze electronic resource usage statistics, prepare monthly usage reports, and provide recommendations to improve collection utilization.
• Support implementation of user notification services, standing searches, topic alerts, and other content discovery tools available through the library website.
• Coordinate with librarians, foreign language specialists, and Government customers to acquire, organize, and publish digital content within the CMS.
• Assist with website enhancements, search functionality improvements, metadata quality control, and user experience initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with licensing agreements, cybersecurity requirements, digital content management policies, and applicable Government regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve electronic resource management, digital workflows, and emerging technologies that enhance library services.