Electronic Resources Librarian: Licensing & Access Lead

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

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.