Digital Content Curator - Full Time

CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Salaried

DEPARTMENT: Library

REPORTS TO: Director of Miller Library

LOCATION: Grand Rapids, MI primarily with hybrid remote work possible

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES

Serve as a liaison to faculty and students in Business and Computer Science subject areas.

Provide Research Instruction to faculty and students as requested for the specific subject areas.

Provide research assistance for Cornerstone community.

Sourcing resources for subject matter experts to use in the development of courses.

Create and manage a learning resources repository used by faculty and other subject matter experts to access digital content for specific courses.

Create and maintain electronic resource records in electronic resource management applications, including electronic resource licenses and licensing expressions.

Responsible for the maintenance of print periodicals.

Manage remote (off-campus) access to library resources and databases.

Manage the Library's link resolver, knowledge base, and discovery layer.

Troubleshoot e-access problems reported by patrons and other library staff.

Collect and manage database statistics using spreadsheets and other Admin modules.

Attend work related professional meetings and workshops.

Serve on standing or other committees as assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

REFERRED QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in Library and Information Science (ALA accredited), Masters degree preferred.

Minimum 1-3 years of related digital experience in an academic library.

Knowledge and understanding of an integrated library system, experience with Innovative Interfaces Sierra preferred.

Knowledge and understanding of acquisitions processes for electronic resources, e.g., licensing, access provision, link resolver, electronic resource management, and discovery layer.

Knowledge and understanding in licensing of digital content.

Experience with multiple electronic/digital sources of content preferred, with an eye for access in multiple mobile modalities. Some examples include SerialsSolutions products 360 Core, 360 Link, Summon; Innovative Interfaces’ ERM; EZProxy; and Springshare LibGuides.

Knowledge of technology trends, standards, and issues in academic libraries and higher education.

SALARY AND START DATE:

$40,000 - 55,000/year. The actual salary will be commensurate with professional credentials, education and experience. A full benefit package including health plans, disability coverage, and retirement is included.

Preferred start date as soon as possible

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment.

A theology and Christian worldview that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University evidenced by an ability to affirm and exemplify the university’s doctrinal statement, “The Cornerstone Confession.”

Enthusiastic embrace of the Cornerstone University Identity, Mission and Vision statements.

Review of candidates will begin immediately. Please apply online if you are interested in this position.

ABOUT CORNERSTONE UNIVERSITY:

Cornerstone University is a vibrant interdenominational evangelical university that prepares students for lives of global influence in an academically rigorous, spiritually rich educational community. It is located minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, a dynamic city in Western Michigan that offers a wealth of outdoor and cultural activities. Learn more about Cornerstone at