Digital Resources Librarian & Access Strategist

United Arab Emirates University; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 216,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University is seeking a librarian to manage the library's electronic resources and support the research community.

You will coordinate renewals, negotiate terms within budget, provide user support, and analyze usage statistics to optimize access and resource allocation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and integration with systems like PURE and ORCID to support research visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with electronic resources in a research library or with an electronic resource provider.
• Master’s degree preferred in Library Science or Knowledge Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the library’s electronic resources (databases, e-books, e-journals, and search tools).
• Coordinate with finance and procurement to renew annual subscriptions.
• Negotiate subscription terms within the library budget.
• Arrange trial access to new electronic databases with providers.
• Support faculty, students, and researchers in accessing and using resources.
• Ensure continuous access to electronic resources and resolve access issues.
• Provide and analyze usage statistics for subscriptions.
• Contribute to developing policies for acquiring and managing electronic resources.
• Participate in annual budget planning for electronic resources.
• Ensure PURE profiles and research records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Assist with ORCID activities including account creation and linking.

Skills

Electronic resources

User support

Research process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in Library Science or Knowledge Management

Tools

PURE Research Information Management

ORCID integration

Job description

United Arab Emirates University is seeking a librarian to manage the library's electronic resources and support the research community.

You will coordinate renewals, negotiate terms within budget, provide user support, and analyze usage statistics to optimize access and resource allocation.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and integration with systems like PURE and ORCID to support research visibility.