Head, Electronic Discovery and Access

University of Pennsylvania Libraries; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 51,824 - 90,088; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of Electronic Discovery and Access to lead the management of eResources. This full-time role is pivotal in ensuring faculty, students, and staff have efficient access to a vast array of research materials. The ideal candidate will be innovative and self-motivated, capable of developing strategic visions and solutions for the Libraries' electronic resources. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will significantly impact the accessibility of valuable research materials, enhancing the academic experience for the entire university community.

Qualifications

• Experience in cataloging and metadata management of electronic resources.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop creative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage cataloging and metadata for eResources in the Libraries.
• Establish a strategic vision for electronic resources description.

Skills

Cataloging

Metadata Management

Problem Solving

Strategic Vision

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

Job description

Head, Electronic Discovery and Access, Penn Libraries

Salary Range: $51,824.00 – $90,088.00

The Penn Libraries are currently recruiting for the position of Head of Electronic Discovery and Access (Librarian C). This permanent, full-time position manages the unit responsible for cataloging and metadata management of eResources in the Acquisitions, Access, and Licensing Department. The annual salary will likely be on the higher end of the posted pay range, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Head of Electronic Access and Discovery serves as one of the leaders of the AAL management team. This role plays a critical part in AAL’s mission to incubate a proactive service culture, ensuring that faculty, students, and staff have expedited, accurate, and relevant access to the broad range of research materials provided through the University Libraries. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, energetic, and self-motivated librarian who will establish and implement a strategic vision for the broad range of activities encompassing electronic resources description and metadata for the Libraries’ growing collection of electronic, licensed, and continuing resources. The candidate will organize and analyze problems and develop creative, flexible, and resourceful solutions. They must be comfortable working independently and collaboratively, taking initiative, and following through effectively.