Electronic Collections Coordinator

Job Summary

The Electronic Collections Coordinator (ECC) plays a central role in connecting the library’s collections with teaching and learning across the university.
Working closely with faculty and instructors, this position helps ensure that streaming media and eBook resources are available, accessible,
and aligned with course needs. It’s a highly collaborative role that sits at the intersection of public services and collections, combining
direct engagement with faculty with behind-the-scenes work that supports the lifecycle of electronic resources.

As a key partner to
library liaisons, course materials staff, and the Collection Development team, the ECC contributes to building and
shaping collections that reflect evolving curricular priorities. The position brings together relationship-building, problem-solving, and
data-informed decision-making to improve access to digital content across disciplines. Whether facilitating streaming media for a class,
assessing eBook package usage, or working with colleagues to refine workflows, the ECC helps ensure that the
library’s eBook and streaming media collections are responsive, sustainable, and easy to use.

This role is part of a collaborative,
team-oriented environment and contributes to shared efforts around collection analysis, resource management, and continuous improvement of
electronic resource processes.

This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and remote work. Specific telecommuting
arrangements will be based on the needs of the position and authorized at the discretion of the supervisor.

We seek qualified
applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization and enhance our commitment to access and
belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational
or professional path.

This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities
The Electronic
Collections Coordinator (ECC) has primary responsibility for three areas: streaming media collections for classroom use; purchasing of
physical and digital media; and eBook collection management.

Streaming Media Collections:

• Communicates with
  faculty and instructors to facilitate access to streaming media services and the media collections
• In coordination with the
  Electronic Resources Manager, works on licensing, terms, and acquisition of streaming content
• Evaluates streaming media databases,
  platforms and producers for potential acquisitions
• Researches availability of streaming and physical media
• Manages
  streaming media resources in library services platform; performs troubleshooting and resolves access issues
• Serves as unit contact
  and support for Marriott Library course reserves and electronic reserves software
• Purchases streaming files and works with
  technical services to digitize the materials and make them available in the digital collection

Purchasing Physical and
Digital Media and Record Maintenance

• Purchase video, audio, and game titles
• Create purchase orders, track budgets
  and expenditures, pay invoices, and reallocate and reconcile purchase card orders
• Import and edit bibliographic records; basic copy
  cataloging

eBook Collection Management

• Support eBook collection decisions by gathering and reporting on
  usage data for eBook packages
• Creates selection lists for evidence-based eBook packages
• Manages eBook collections in the
  library services platform, including managing portfolios and coordinating holdings with the Resource Description Coordinator
• Communicates with vendors and publishers to resolve and prevent access issues

This position works with a group of staff in
Acquisitions and supports the work of the unit by providing backup to print and eBook material purchasing, copy cataloging, unit projects,
creating reports, and participating on task forces and teams as needed. The ECC participates in Collection Development and communicating
with librarian liaisons about resources.

Minimum Qualifications
Requires Bachelor’s degree in related field and 3-5 years
of progressively more responsible experience with coordinating experience in a library, cultural heritage institution, or similar setting,
or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Directly related experience working with
the types of technologies, collections, and resources used in the specified area of library service preferred.

Preferences

• One year of experience in an academic library.
• One year of experience maintaining and managing electronic collections.
• Experience working in patron services, communicating with faculty and instructors.

The duties, qualifications, and preferences
listed in this posting are intended to give applicants an understanding of the role we are seeking to fill and the types of skills,
experience, and education that may have prepared someone to be effective in this role. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match
for this list or to perform all of the duties with equal proficiency on day one. In your resume and cover letter, please highlight the most
relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience
will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals.

Special Instructions
All applications received by July 15,
2026 will receive full consideration.
This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for travel costs
for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected. The candidate will also need to be available to travel to Salt Lake City
within 5-7 days of notice for final in-person interviews.

Required documents to upload:

• Resume
• List of 3 Professional References

Optional documents to upload:

• Cover Letter

Requisition
Number: PRN45469B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday-Friday between 8am and 6pmSome
evenings and weekends may be required
Department: 00790 – Marriott Library – Operations
Location: Campus
Pay Rate
Range: $55,000 to $62,000
Close Date: 8/16/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/204973

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