E-Resources Librarian: Hybrid, Open Access & Budget Savvy

State; Lowell (MA); In loco; USD 72.000 - 92.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UMass Lowell Library seeks an E-Resources Librarian to join the Collections Strategy team and contribute to principle-based collection development and management, including prioritizing content from values-aligned organizations and supporting a sustainable information environment that advances research excellence.

As much as possible, UML Library allocates resources to support open content, support accessibility, reduce reliance on problematic suppliers, and continually evaluate our collections

Competenze

• Master's degree in library and information science by the time of hire.
• Relevant coursework or experience in electronic resource management.
• Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Familiarity with workflows relating to management and access of electronic resources.
• Knowledge of current and emerging technology trends pertaining to electronic resources.
• Ability to gather and analyze budgetary and statistical data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex problem-solving and decision-making.

Mansioni

• Negotiates pricing and terms for new and renewing e-resources.
• Negotiates license agreements.
• Reviews and submits invoices for payment.
• Works with Systems and Discovery department to launch product trials, troubleshoot e-resource issues, and communicate coverage and title list changes.
• Manages vendor contact information, pricing, and license terms in the ERM system (CORAL).
• Cultivates and maintains business relationships with vendors.
• With the Assistant Director for Library Collections, participates in budget tracking and planning.
• Works with the Systems & Discovery department to manage the e-resource lifecycle and ensure discoverability and accessibility of Library resources.
• Leads maintenance of the library’s A-Z databases list, coordinating with the Collections Advisory Committee.
• Evaluates e-resources for usability and accessibility compliance.
• Supports the Assistant Director for Library Collections in their work analyzing usage statistics, institutional data, ILL reports, and community feedback, as well as qualitative data, to evaluate return on investment and support decision-making around selection and renewal of resources; create reports and other deliverables to communicate usage trends and impact to Library staff and external stakeholders.
• Responds to queries from colleagues (e.g., public services staff), students, and faculty.
• With the Assistant Director for Library Collections, tracks the Library’s e-resources spend and budget to ensure equitable distribution of resources across the curriculum and research agenda.
• Maintains journal usage and cost data in Springhare LibInsight; evaluate usage and cost data for all e-resources; provides usage and cost data for ACRL Benchmark.
• Collaborates with Library colleagues on the review and evaluation of e-resources and responds to purchase requests submitted by the faculty, staff, and students.
• In coordination with other staff, contributes to policy and workflow creation and documentation.
• Leads and serves on Library standing committees, task forces, and working groups as appropriate for this position’s primary responsibilities and job duties.
• Participates with consortia subcommittees and/or communities of interest.
• Building effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimal service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.
• Embracing lifelong learning and professional development for themselves and their staff.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
• Position may require travel between campuses and attendance at off-site meetings.
• May involve additional occasional weekend or evening hours.
• If appropriate in the context of fulfilling organizational needs, opportunities for remote (hybrid) work may be available.

Conoscenze

Negotiation

Budget analysis

Project management

Communication

Formazione

MLS/Masters in Library Science

Strumenti

ERM system

Descrizione del lavoro

UMass Lowell Library seeks an E-Resources Librarian to join the Collections Strategy team and contribute to principle-based collection development and management, including prioritizing content from values-aligned organizations and supporting a sustainable information environment that advances research excellence.

As much as possible, UML Library allocates resources to support open content, support accessibility, reduce reliance on problematic suppliers, and continually evaluate our collections