Top 58 Librarian Jobs in Massachusetts

Electronic Resource Acquisitions Librarian
Clark University —Worcester, MA
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- Health insurance
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute —Worcester, MA
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Wellesley College —Wellesley, MA
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Town of Falmouth, MA —Falmouth, MA
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Harvard University —Cambridge, MA
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Springfield Public Schools —Springfield, MA
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Social Sciences Collections and GIS Librarian
Wellesley College —Wellesley, MA
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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University of Massachusetts Amherst —Amherst, MA
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Accessioning and Processing Archivist
University of Massachusetts Boston —Boston, MA
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- Full-time
- Mid-level
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MIT —Cambridge, MA
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Harvard Graduate School of Education —Cambridge, MA
- $90,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Electronic Resource Acquisitions Librarian

Clark University -
Worcester, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$51,700 - $68,150 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Authentication
System maintenance
Master's degree in library science
Accounting
Master's degree in library and information science
Library collection acquisition
Master of Library & Information Science
Metadata management

Full Job Description

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Staff and Administrators Job Type: Full-time - Exempt Posted On: Thu Sep 3 2026 Job Description:

Reporting to the Head of Collections and Systems, the Electronic Acquisitions Librarian is responsible for managing the acquisition, access, and ongoing maintenance of the library's electronic resources and related systems. This position oversees workflows associated with the electronic resource lifecycle, including purchasing, activation, access management, troubleshooting, and assessment. The Electronic Acquisitions Librarian collaborates closely with colleagues across the Collections Unit and throughout the library to ensure efficient acquisitions processes, timely invoice payment, reliable access to electronic collections, and effective stewardship of electronic resources.

Major Responsibilities:

Coordinates and manages the acquisition of electronic resources.
Manages annual serials renewals through EBSCONET and works directly with vendors to ensure continuity of access and service.
Assists with annual reviews of journal usage data to assess collection effectiveness and alignment with community needs.
Assists with monograph purchase and provides timely communication to requestors regarding purchasing decisions.
Collaborates with the Head of Collections and Systems to maintain and update knowledge bases, authentication systems (EZproxy), and discovery services as needed.
Troubleshoots access issues related to electronic resources by identifying root causes, coordinating with vendors to resolve problems, and communicating status updates to users.
Ensures that electronic resource holdings, entitlements, and coverage data are accurately maintained across library systems to facilitate reliable and seamless access.
Collaborates with the Collections Team and other library staff on acquisitions initiatives, collection policies, vendor evaluations, and database selection.
Coordinates reserve material ordering in support of teaching and learning needs.
Supervises student employee(s) assigned to acquisitions and collections-related work.
Coordinates the purchase of faculty-authored monographs for both Goddard Library and Special Collections.
Maintains accurate acquisitions records and prepares reports to support collection assessment and budget management.

Job Requirements:

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program.
Minimum of two years of experience in the acquisition, management, and maintenance of electronic resources.
Knowledge of the electronic resource lifecycle, including acquisition, licensing, access management, and ongoing maintenance.
Familiarity with library metadata standards and practices, including MARC21, Dublin Core, and RDA.
Knowledge of accounting principles related to library acquisitions, including fund accounting.
Familiarity with current electronic resource standards, best practices, and protocols, including KBART, COUNTER, and SUSHI.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of developments in acquisitions, electronic resource management, scholarly communications, and publishing trends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous supervisory experience and experience working in an academic library environment, preferably in technical services.
Experience collecting, managing, analyzing, and reporting acquisitions and collection data to support assessment and decision-making.
Proficiency with an integrated library system, particularly acquisitions and electronic resource management modules; experience with OCLC WorldShare Management Services (WMS) strongly preferred or similar cloud-based ILS.
Experience using bibliographic utilities and cataloging tools, such as OCLC Connexion.
Experience selecting, ordering, and managing library materials using online acquisitions platforms such as GOBI.
Demonstrated technical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Information:

Expected Hiring Range: $51,700 to $68,150

Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment.

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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