Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian

Digital Library Federation; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Tuition remission

Relocation assistance

21 days annual leave

12 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

University of Georgia Libraries is seeking an Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian to lead licensing, access management, and ongoing evaluation of electronic resources. The role collaborates across library units to balance access, fiscal responsibility, and open access priorities.

The position manages a small team, negotiates licenses for journals, ebooks, datasets, and databases, and supports data-driven decision making within the library system.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science or related field.
• Experience negotiating licenses for electronic resources.
• Familiarity with open access and accessibility considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-person staff unit and manage performance.
• Negotiate and manage licenses for databases, journals, ebooks, and data sets.
• Oversee access management and ongoing evaluation of electronic resources.
• Collaborate across library units and campus partners on licensing and use rights.
• Support data-driven decision making and open access initiatives.

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

# Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian| || --- || at University of Georgia Libraries || Published | July 9, 2026 || Location | Athens, Georgia || | || Category | Academic || Job Type | Full-time || Apply Here | https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/487690 || Education Requirements | Master's Degree || Minimum Compensation in Local Currency | 60000 || Maximum Compensation in Local Currency | 60000 || Hourly or Salary? | Salary |### DescriptionReporting to the Assistant Director of Collections for Electronic Resources and Licensing, the Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian provides leadership and expertise in the acquisition, licensing, access management, and ongoing evaluation of electronic resources. This position plays a central role in negotiating and managing licenses for databases, electronic journals, e‐books, data sets, and emerging digital content that support the University of Georgia’s research, teaching, and public service mission. The Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian leads a unit of approximately 2 staff hiring, training, and managing performance. Working collaboratively across library units and with campus partners, the role ensures that electronic resources are licensed in ways that balance user access, fiscal responsibility, legal compliance, and strategic priorities such as open access, accessibility, and data‐driven decision‐making. The incumbent contributes to library‐wide collection strategies, vendor relationships, and assessment initiatives, and serves as a key point of contact for license interpretation and use rights throughout the organization. **Salary and Benefits:** Minimum salary begins at $60,000; offers will be commensurate with experience. UGA librarians are non-tenured faculty members. UGA offers an attractive benefits program including a choice of health and retirement plans, dental plan, vision plan, tuition remission, paid relocation, 21 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. **Application Procedure:** Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by August 1, 2026, however, the position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants who wish to be considered should view the compete posting and apply at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/487690 **EOO Policy Statement:** The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (**[e-mail]**).