eResources & Licensing Librarian

University of Pennsylvania Libraries; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education and research is seeking a creative and analytical eResource Acquisitions & Licensing Librarian. This role involves managing a significant budget for collections while ensuring efficient acquisition and access to digital resources. The position offers a unique opportunity to engage with diverse stakeholders, including consortia and vendors, and to contribute to innovative collection strategies. Join a vibrant community within a beautiful urban campus in Philadelphia, where you can thrive in a supportive environment that values professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Excellent healthcare benefits

Tuition benefits for employees and families

Generous retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for this role.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Libraries’ $25 million budget for collections efficiently.
• Participate in the electronic resource lifecycle management and workflows.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania Libraries seeks a thoughtful and creative eResource Acquisitions & Licensing Librarian to take a lead role in supporting the responsible and efficient expenditure of the Libraries’ $25 million budget for collections and to participate in electronic resource lifecycle management and workflows, including acquisition, licensing, discovery, access, maintenance, and evaluation. This position ensures continued access to and support for robust, distinctive, and innovative collecting, efficient and careful acquisition of increasingly digital resources, and effective engagement with colleagues across the Libraries and externally with consortia and vendors.

Successful candidates will be excellent communicators, take a strong analytical and creative approach to interactions with data, people, and workflows, and be able to work both independently and collaboratively, take initiative, and follow through effectively. This position will be assigned a job profile of Librarian B or Librarian C commensurate with experience and professional accomplishments.

Benefits

A world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation, the University of Pennsylvania offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, and a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources.

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.