Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is looking for an Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian to oversee the management of electronic resources and licensing. In this role, you will negotiate vendor contracts, troubleshoot access issues, and manage a team.

The ideal candidate will hold an ALA-accredited Master’s degree and have at least 2 years of experience in electronic resources or acquisitions. A strong command of e-resource standards and communication skills is crucial for this position, which supports the university's academic mission.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science.
• 2 years of experience in electronic resources or acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee licensing, procurement, and troubleshooting of electronic resources.
• Serve as a primary contact for access problems.
• Collaborate with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing.
• Supervise and train team members.

Skills

Vendor relations knowledge

Budgetary analysis

E-resource standards (KBART, COUNTER, SERU)

Electronic resource management systems

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

Primo VE

Job description

Posting Details

Working Title: Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian

Department: Libraries – Acquisitions & Serials

Employment Type: Employee (Fiscal 12 months)

Location: Athens Area, Georgia

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.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Lead electronic resource management activities, overseeing licensing, procurement, renewal, and troubleshooting of continuing resource materials in various formats.
• Serve as primary point of contact for access problems for library staff and UGA students, faculty, and staff, developing proactive processes to identify electronic access issues.
• Design and implement effective workflows incorporating current technologies and standards, staying current with trends in electronic resource management, licensing, access models, scholarly publishing, and academic librarianship.
• Support collections budget management by maintaining accurate continuing resources data and ensuring responsible resource stewardship.
• Hire, train, and evaluate approximately two staff members, develop training workshops, and coordinate workflows with clear responsibilities.
• Collaborate with vendors, publishers, and consortia partners to negotiate favorable pricing and foster strong working relationships, resolving access, order, receiving, and payment issues.
• Notify vendors of renewal and cancellation decisions and keep academic engagement teams informed about resource changes.
• Engage in professional development and participate in library‑wide planning and governance.

Minimum Qualifications

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

2 years of experience in an electronic resources or acquisitions environment.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• 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 acquisition principles, processes and systems.
• Knowledge of current e‑resource standards and protocols (KBART, COUNTER, 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 initiative, and demonstrate flexibility.
• Ability to supervise, train, 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.

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References with Contact Information

EEO 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.