Electronic Resources Management Librarian

Black Caucus of the American Library Association; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Charlotte, through Atkins Library, seeks an Electronic Resources Management Librarian to oversee the lifecycle of the library’s electronic subscriptions and purchases. The role interfaces with vendors, licenses, access rights, and usage data to optimize collections.

The position requires a master’s degree in library and information science and experience with electronic resources management systems like Ex Libris Alma. Collaboration across units and ongoing scholarly activity are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Manage the electronic resources lifecycle for subscriptions and purchases.
• Liaise with vendors for trials, troubleshooting, acquisitions and training.
• Administer the Electronic Resources Management system (Ex Libris Alma) including licenses and access rights.
• Collect and organize usage statistics for electronic resources.
• Develop marketing strategies with liaisons and acquisitions for increased usage.
• Troubleshoot access issues across all electronic resources.
• Communicate about electronic resources within the library, university and community.
• Collaborate with the Head of Collection Strategy on license reviews.
• Work with CSC team on additional e-resources tasks.
• Develop and maintain a system to track Read & Publish deal data.
• Enter and organize data in ConsortiaManager with the Carolina Consortium.

Skills

ER lifecycle

Vendor relations

Data analytics

Project management

Communication skills

Education

MLS/LIS

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

ConsortiaManager

Job description

Electronic Resources Management Librarian

Primary Purpose of Department

Collection Services works closely with library units and the Dean of J. Murrey Atkins Library to coordinate and define technical services and collection needs and ways of meeting them. Collection Services is responsible for licensing, purchasing, cataloging, processing, and ensuring access to library materials in all formats. The department handles the collection/materials budget projections and discretionary materials budget allocations, create vendor selection guidelines and handle vendor negotiations. It manages materials added to and deleted from the library’s collections. Acquisitions, collection development, cataloging, processing, and electronic resources work together to support the mission and to maintain and manage collections that satisfy the teaching, learning, research, and service needs for quality information of the UNC Charlotte population.

In addition to these functions, Collection Services develops and implements policies related to library collections, and provides and analyzes data to assist in assessing resources and services offered within the library. It maintains records of license agreements, contracts, and invoices for materials purchased for the library.

Description of Work

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the job responsibilities and essential functions for library faculty should be interpreted in the context of the Library’s strategic plan.

Library faculty engage in service to the University, community, and profession. We create physical and digital environments that encourage learning and innovation, build and preserve collections, support research, and advance scholarship. We provide access to and promote the discovery of information. We help our communities become proficient information users and lifelong learners. Library faculty serve current and future UNC Charlotte students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the Greater Charlotte and global community by sustaining the intellectual and creative life, and facilitating lifelong learning, discovery, and engagement.

Library faculty are expected to collaborate within the Library and beyond in the performance of professional duties that may include, but are not limited to: selecting, organizing, preserving, and facilitating access to materials; supporting teaching, learning, and research; providing outreach to the campus and community; and developing and maintaining digital and technological innovations.

Library faculty participate in scholarly research, creative endeavors, and professional activities to serve the Library, the University, and the information professions. Library faculty are strongly encouraged to pursue external funding for library-related initiatives.

If this position conducts research, the following statement is applicable: This position is subject to research-security screening. As part of the application, applicants must disclose, either in their CV or in a separate document submitted with the application, all current appointments or affiliations with foreign institutions or organizations, foreign research support, and ongoing research collaborations with foreign institutions, organizations, or their personnel. Before candidates advance to an on-campus interview, the university will review this information and other publicly available information for relationships involving institutions on the current Section 1286 list and any other applicable U.S. restricted-party lists. A disclosed or identified relationship does not automatically disqualify a candidate. As a condition of employment, a selected candidate must resolve any relationship the university determines would violate applicable law or sponsor requirements or materially impair the candidate’s or the university’s eligibility for federal funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the e-resources life-cycle of the library’s subscriptions and purchases of electronic materials within the workflows of the Collections and Scholarly Communications unit.
• Liaise with library vendors, in relation to setting up trials, troubleshooting, acquisitions, and training.
• Manage the Electronic Resources Management system within Ex Libris Alma, including adding vendor, licensing, access rights, and other information related to the library’s electronic resources.
• Collect and organize usage statistics for the library’s electronic resources.
• Create strategies, in consultation with library liaisons, Head of Acquisitions and other CSC Unit members to enhance marketing of the library’s electronic resources to increase usage.
• Troubleshoot access issues for all electronic resources,
• Manage communication about electronic resources within the library, the university, and the larger community.
• Work closely with the Head of Collection Strategy on license agreement review.
• Work closely with the other CSC team members on additional tasks related to electronic resources management as assigned.
• Develop and maintain a system to track Read & Publish deal data.
• Work closely with the Carolina Consortium to enter and organize data in the ConsortiaManager software and other special projects as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education

Completion of a master’s degree in the field of library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association by the time selected applicant begins job.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in an academic library.
• Understanding of the electronic resources life cycle as described in the NASIG Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians.
• Experience with or interest in working with vendors and publishers.
• Knowledge of trends in library technology and electronic resources management.
• Experience with statistical standards such as COUNTER and SUSHI.
• Experience working with an Electronic Resources Management System and Integrated Library System, such as Ex Libris Alma.
• Experience with, or willingness to learn about, license review.
• Experience with cleaning and organizing data.
• Able to work collaboratively or independently
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Commitment to engage in an active program of scholarship and professional service.
• Intellectual curiosity and adaptability.

Special Notes to Applicants

Salary range for this position: $68,000

For minimum qualifications, please note: Graduation with a master’s degree in a specialized area directly relevant to the position description may be an acceptable substitute in certain situations if approved by the Dean.

The Search Committee will not contact references before verifying permission with the candidate.

The review of applications will begin November 30th, 2026. Anticipated start date is March 15th, 2027.

The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check and verification of academic credentials.

Please see this guide for information about accessibility at UNCC and Atkins Library: https://guides.library.uncc.edu/AccessibilityforJobCandidatesandVisitorsAtkins

For additional information about The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, please see the following informational resources:

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte website: http://www.charlotte.edu
• Atkins Library website: http://library.charlotte.edu
• Benefits information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strides to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.