Electronic Resources & Serials Librarian: Lead Access & Licensing

University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision health保险

Tuition discounts

Professional development support

RebelCard discounts

Job summary

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Libraries invites applications for the position of Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian. This role leads the lifecycle, access management, and licensing of print and electronic resources, using Alma and Primo throughout workflows.

The role requires an ALA-accredited MLS and experience with electronic resources, licensing, documentation, and project coordination, with a commitment to diversity and scholarly service at UNLV.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited program.
• At least one year of experience managing electronic resources in a library setting, including Ex Libris Alma and Primo.
• Strong understanding of subscription management and electronic resource lifecycle.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining workflow and training documentation.
• Project management experience with complex projects and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize deadlines, and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Google Workspace; commitment to diversity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of print serials and electronic resources in Alma from acquisition through activation.
• Resolve access issues and coordinate with vendors, publishers, and aggregators for seamless access.
• Lead acquisition, renewals, payments, and financial records for electronic resources and serials.
• Develop and update documentation for serial and subscription workflows in Alma and vendor systems.
• Collaborate to review, negotiate, and manage license agreements with publishers and vendors.
• Develop policies for recording key license terms in Alma and ensure accessibility compliance.
• Serve as primary liaison for resource access and subscription management; coordinate renewals and cancellations.
• Communicate resource information to library colleagues and support data collection and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Project management

Organization

Independent work

Diversity awareness

Vendor relations

Continuous learning

Education

Master's in Library/Information Science

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

Primo discovery

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Google Workspace

Job description

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Libraries invites applications for the position of Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian. This role leads the lifecycle, access management, and licensing of print and electronic resources, using Alma and Primo throughout workflows.

The role requires an ALA-accredited MLS and experience with electronic resources, licensing, documentation, and project coordination, with a commitment to diversity and scholarly service at UNLV.