Library Coordinator for Learning Resources Management (LRM) Duke Kunshan University Job Description Position Overview: The Library Coordinator for Learning Resources Management supports the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of course-related learning resources at DKU. This position manages textbook services, course reserve support, digital learning platforms, copyright guidance, budgeting, and faculty/student support. The role also helps develop cost-effective and accessible learning resource strategies, including eBooks, textbook e-platforms, and Open Educational Resources (OER), while building strong working relationships with faculty, students, publishers, vendors, and campus partners. Reports to: University Librarian Essential Duties:  Develop and manage textbook-related policies and guidelines to support DKU’s teaching and learning mission.  Manage the full lifecycle of textbook services, including collecting faculty requests, ordering, distribution, and expense tracking.  Work closely with faculty to identify required and recommended course materials, including textbooks, eBooks, online learning platforms, and other format resources, and provide instructional copies as needed.  Evaluate and decide on appropriate formats (print or digital), purchasing models, and quantities to balance cost, access, and teaching needs.  Support and enhance the use of the course reserve system to integrate course readings into teaching and improve resource discoverability.  Explore and support solutions for integrating textbook e-platforms with teaching activities and course management systems.  Manage textbook-related budgeting and financial processes, including monitoring textbook funds and calculating student textbook fees, while working closely with library and finance colleagues to ensure smooth workflows and timely information sharing.  Support faculty’s special course-related requests, such as scheduled printing needs and other learning material support.  Provide clear copyright guidance to faculty and students to support the proper use of teaching materials.  Provide user support to faculty and students, including troubleshooting access issues and developing clear user guides for different platforms.  Organize orientations and workshops (e.g., for freshmen and faculty) to improve awareness and effective use of learning resources, and understand the procedure for textbook management.  Maintain effective communication with publishers and vendors, exploring cost-effective purchasing models and maintaining good partnerships.  Promote the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) and other affordable options to reduce student costs and expand access to learning materials.  Collect and maintain data on learning resources to support and deliver statistical reporting, informed decision-making, and service optimization.  Work toward achieving assigned annual objectives and KPIs, demonstrating accountability for performance and results.  Perform other duties as assigned.  University employees' job responsibilities will continue to expand in scope and depth as the University grows in size and complexity in its programs. Required Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in publishing and distribution, marketing, education, library and information science, science, or a related field.  At least 2 years of full-time work experience in an academic, publishing, library, or higher education setting.  Knowledge of textbook management, academic publishing, eBooks, digital learning platforms, and course-related learning resources.  Understanding of Open Educational Resources (OER), fair use, and copyright issues related to teaching and learning materials; familiarity with both U.S. and China contexts preferred.  Strong service mindset and demonstrated commitment to high-quality user experience for faculty and students.  Excellent organizational, planning, problem-solving, and analytical skills.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, students, administrators, publishers, vendors, and campus partners.  Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and unexpected or complex issues independently and efficiently.  Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and other common office or communication tools.  Ability to use AI tools appropriately to support learning resource discovery, workflow efficiency, data analysis, user support, and service improvement.  Strong oral and written communication skills in Chinese and English.  Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.