Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is hiring an Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian. This position plays a vital role in managing the acquisition and licensing of electronic resources essential for research and teaching.

The ideal candidate will have an ALA-accredited Master’s, expertise in e-resource management, and strong leadership abilities. They will oversee vendor negotiations, support budget management, and ensure effective workflows within the library.

This role offers opportunities for professional engagement and collaboration across teams within the university.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in electronic resource management.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train staff.
• Familiarity with scholarly publishing trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage electronic resource procurement and licensing.
• Oversee troubleshooting for electronic access issues.
• Develop training workshops for team members.
• Negotiate with vendors for favorable pricing.

Skills

Understanding of vendor relations and negotiation skills

Ability to analyze budgetary and statistical data

Knowledge of current e-resource standards (KBART, COUNTER, SERU)

Familiarity with electronic resource management tools

Ability to assess and implement e-resource systems

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Education

ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

Primo VE

Job description

Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian

Posting Number: F2734P

Department: Libraries-Acquisitions Serials

Position Summary

Reporting 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

An ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science or relevant terminal degree.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of vendor relations and knowledge of negotiations and site-licensing for electronic resources
• Ability to gather and analyze budgetary and statistical data; awareness of acquisitions principles, processes and systems
• Knowledge of current e-resource standards and protocols (KBART, COUNTER, and SERU)
• Familiarity with electronic resource tools such as link resolvers, discovery services, knowledge bases, and electronic resource management systems
• Ability to plan, lead, and evaluate e-resource systems and workflows
• Knowledge of technical challenges related to online and networked delivery of e-resources
• Ability to assess, develop, and implement technology to promote the successful management of the department
• Ability to work independently, exercise individual initiative, and demonstrate flexibility
• Ability to supervise, train, and work collaboratively to nurture and develop a team of staff
• Knowledge of Ex Libris Alma, or Primo VE
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex problem-solving and decision-making

Duties and Responsibilities

Leads electronic resource management activities, overseeing the licensing, procurement, renewal, and troubleshooting of continuing resource materials in various formats, such as print and electronic journals, databases, microforms, and other resources. Serves as a primary point of contact for access problems for library staff and UGA students, faculty, and staff, and develops proactive processes to identify electronic access issues before they become problems for users.

Designs and implements effective workflows incorporating current technologies and standards. Applies knowledge of professional best practices while staying current with trends in electronic resource management, licensing, access models, scholarly publishing, and academic librarianship, adapting strategies as needed.

Supports collections budget management by maintaining accurate continuing resources data and ensuring responsible resource stewardship. Assists with fiscal transactions related to the budget and develops expenditure data to inform collection development decisions.

Hires, trains, and evaluates approximately 2 staff, while coordinating workflows and ensuring clarity of responsibilities. Sets performance goals aligned with Library objectives and communicates them effectively. Develops training workshops on continuing resources processes for team members and relevant library staff.

Collaborates with vendors, publishers, and consortia partners to negotiate favorable pricing for resources and fosters strong working relationships. Resolves issues related to access, orders, receiving, and payments with vendors.

Notifies vendors of renewal and cancellation decisions. Keeps the Academic Engagement, User Services & Resources Sharing teams informed about new resources, cancellations, outages, and other changes, ensuring timely communications with appropriate user communities.

Stays professionally engaged by pursuing research and scholarly endeavors to advance knowledge and contribute to the field. Participates in relevant local, national and state-wide professional organizations. Participates in library-wide planning and governance, contributing effectively to a collaborative decision-making environment.

Electronic Equal Opportunity 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, 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]).