Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Paid relocation

21 days annual leave

12 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks an Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian to lead acquisition, licensing, and management of electronic resources. This role involves overseeing licensing, procurement, and managing access for all media formats.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Master's in Library Science, 2+ years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of electronic resource management. This position offers a contractual tenure, competitive salary starting at $60,000, and comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in an electronic resources or acquisitions environment.
• Knowledge of current e-resource standards and protocols.
• Ability to supervise, train, and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee licensing and procurement of continuing resources.
• Negotiate pricing and manage vendor relationships.
• Design and implement workflows for electronic resource management.

Skills

Budget analysis

Vendor relations

Electronic resource management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team management

Education

ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

Link resolvers

Job description

Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian

Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian reports to the Assistant Director of Collections for Electronic Resources and Licensing. The role leads acquisition, licensing, access management, and ongoing evaluation of electronic resources that support research, teaching, and public service at the University of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the licensing, procurement, renewal, and troubleshooting of continuing resources across all media formats.
• Act as the primary point of contact for access issues for library staff and UGA students, faculty, and staff.
• Design and implement effective workflows incorporating current technologies and standards, staying current with trends in electronic resource management, licensing, access models, and scholarly publishing.
• Support collections budget management by maintaining accurate resource data and ensuring responsible stewardship.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and manage a small team (~2 staff), setting performance goals and developing training workshops.
• Negotiate favorable pricing and foster working relationships with vendors, publishers, and consortia partners; resolve access, order, receiving, and payment issues.
• Notify vendors of renewal and cancellation decisions and communicate changes to relevant user communities.
• Engage professionally by pursuing research, scholarly endeavors, participation in professional organizations, and library-wide governance.

Qualifications

• ALA‑accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science or a relevant terminal degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in an electronic resources or acquisitions environment.
• Understanding of vendor relations and negotiations for electronic resources.
• Ability to gather and analyze budgetary and statistical data.
• 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.
• Experience planning, leading, and evaluating e‑resource systems and workflows.
• Knowledge of technical challenges related to online delivery of e‑resources.
• Ability to assess, develop, and implement technology to promote effective departmental management.
• Ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and demonstrate flexibility.
• Ability to supervise, train, and collaborate to develop a staff team.
• Knowledge of Ex Libris Alma or Primo VE.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated complex problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.

Requirements

• Minimum salary begins at $60,000; offers commensurate with experience.
• Work is contractual (12 months), non‑tenure track, faculty rank librarian (I‑IV) based on qualifications.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement plans with choice options.
• Tuition remission.
• Paid relocation and 21 days annual leave.
• 12 days sick leave and 13 paid holidays.

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. Persons needing accommodations should contact Central HR at [e-mail].