Collections Librarian - UOD2120

University of Dundee; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Scotland is seeking a skilled Collections Librarian to manage journal and periodical subscriptions. The role involves licensing, usage analysis, and providing technical support to ensure access to scholarly content for the academic community. Candidates should possess library e-resource management experience and excellent analytical skills. This position promotes collaboration, service quality, and a commitment to enhancing research and learning environments. The deadline for applications is January 20, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in Library e-resource or subscriptions management.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Confident user of LMS/discovery systems (Alma/Primo desirable).
• Knowledgeable about licensing and usage data.
• Clear communicator for complex issue resolution.
• Organised and committed to service quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage journal and periodical licensing and renewals.
• Ensure accurate access through Alma and Primo.
• Monitor usage and cost-effectiveness using analytical tools.
• Provide specialist support for complex access problems.
• Contribute to evidence-based recommendations for collection development.

Skills

Library e-resource management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of licensing

User experience improvement

Tools

Alma

Primo

COUNTER

Unsub

Jisc Collections data

Job description

Posted on 23 December 2025 | Reference: UOD2120

University of Dundee are looking for a skilled and motivated Collections Librarian to join our Library service, with a specialist focus on managing the University's journal and periodical subscriptions. This is a key role within our Collections team, responsible for licensing, renewals, discovery, usage analytics, Open Access transition models, and ensuring seamless access to scholarly journal content for our academic community. Working with Alma and Primo, you will maintain accurate holdings, support renewals and invoicing, analyse usage and cost-effectiveness, and provide specialist third-line support for complex access issues. You will also contribute to reading list support, sector-wide discussions, and evidence-based decision-making using tools such as COUNTER, Unsub, and Jisc Collections data. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines technical expertise, analytical ability, and a passion for supporting research and learning.

The post is based primarily at the Main Library, with travel to other sites as required.

Your priorities will include:

• Managing journal and periodical licensing, renewals, and subscriptions, including invoices, subscription data, and budget tracking in Alma.
• Ensuring accurate discovery and access through Alma and Primo and supporting reading lists and course material access for journal content.
• Monitoring usage and cost-effectiveness using COUNTER, Unsub, and analytics tools.
• Providing specialist third-line support for complex access problems.
• Contributing to work on Read & Publish agreements and Open Access transitions and liaise with publishers, vendors, SCURL, and Jisc.
• Producing evidence-based recommendations for collection development and improving workflows, documentation, and user experience.

Who we're looking for:

• Someone with experience in Library e-resource or subscriptions management.
• A problem-solver with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• A confident user of LMS/discovery systems (Alma/Primo desirable).
• Knowledgeable about licensing, usage data, and transformative agreements.
• A clear communicator able to support colleagues and resolve complex issues.
• Someone collaborative, organised, and committed to service quality.

Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 23:59

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