Acquisition Librarian

University of Alabama Libraries; Washington; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FM Talent Source is recruiting on behalf of a client to fill the Acquisitions Librarian role supporting data and subscription contracts for the Federal Reserve Board. The position is part of the Board Research Library's Data & Subscriptions Team and focuses on licensing, procurement workflow, and vendor liaison.

You will evaluate researchers’ data needs, coordinate negotiations, ensure license terms compliance, and provide budget updates to library leadership, collaborating with internal

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library or information science (ALA-accredited) or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of professional acquisitions or serials experience in libraries.
• Knowledge of acquiring library electronic resources (data services, e-journals, e-books).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in licenses and terms.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate economists' and researchers' data needs to connect them to licensed resources.
• Interview researchers to gather specifications for new licenses.
• Conduct market research to identify data and subscription sources matching specifications.
• Coordinate the license through negotiation, procurement, and onboarding steps.
• Answer questions from data managers and researchers about licenses and terms.
• Advise stakeholders on copyright and data usage restrictions in licenses.
• Collaborate with Federal Reserve System colleagues and vendors.
• Provide budget updates and usage metrics to library leadership.
• Resolve data content or technical issues with stakeholders and vendors.

Skills

Librarian experience

Acquisitions

Vendor relations

Licensing terms

Data resources

Education

MLS / MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Job description

FM Talent Source

FM Talent Source is an enterprise that provides business and workforce solutions to help organizations nationwide overcome business challenges. Our clients include federal, state, and local government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. Founded in 2004, we have a strong history of providing recruitment strategies and utilizing effective project and quality management methodologies to ensure our clients' success.

FM Talent combines the technical knowledge of our employees with strong execution to help customers achieve their desired outcomes. This has helped our firm earn corporate accolades to include HR Tech Outlook Magazine's Top 10 HR Consulting Firm, finalist for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Dream Big Awards, and recipient of the Globe Award for Culture and Community.

The FM Talent Recruiting Team works to provide the best possible experience for our clients. We take networking seriously and leverage our relationships to make the biggest impact. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Our client is seeking an Acquisitions Librarian.

Position Summary

The Acquisition Librarian position will join an experienced, customer-focused team of four librarians on the Board Research Library's Data & Subscriptions Team. This position supports the acquisition of data and subscription services that fuel the economic research at the Federal Reserve Board, the nation's central bank. They will be responsible for addressing questions about data and research resource contracts, following procurement processes, engaging with end users, and acting as a liaison with vendors.

Responsibility for supporting a portfolio of data and subscription contracts:

• Evaluate the research needs of economists and financial analysts to connect them to licensed economic and business data and research resources.
• Interview researchers to gather specifications used as the basis to support the selection of new data and subscription service licenses.
• Conduct market research to identify sources for data and subscription services that match researchers' specifications.
• Coordinate the acquisition process with fellow professionals as the license moves through business negotiation, legal negotiation, procurement, billing, and data onboarding steps.
• Answer questions from data managers and researchers about licensed data and subscriptions and connect them to vendor subject matter and technical experts.
• Advise stakeholders on copyright and data usage restrictions detailed in license terms and conditions.
• Acquisitions support activities with colleagues within the Federal Reserve System, comprised of the Board and twelve Reserve Banks.
• Provide budget updates and usage metrics to library leadership.
• Work with stakeholders and vendors to resolve any data content or technical issues.
• Within the Library contribute to Research Library teams related to data governance, information management, and emerging technologies.
• Participate in library-wide projects to enhance the library's processes, technology, and outreach

Required Skills:

• Master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited institution, a degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience as an acquisitions, serials, e-resources, or reference librarian
• Knowledge of the process of acquiring library electronic resources such as data services, online news, e-journal aggregators, or e-books
• Ability to manage time effectively while working on multiple projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to build relationships with internal customers, process partners, and external vendors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret licenses to support stakeholders' understanding of terms and conditions
• Strong attention to detail needed to document the acquisitions process

Skill preferences:

• Experience with acquisitions for library electronic resources such as data services, online news, e-journal aggregators, or e-books
• Subject matter knowledge of business data resources (such as economics, finance, banking, or accounting subscription services) is preferred
• Basic knowledge of the federal government contracting process is helpful but not required

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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