Lead Electronic Resources Librarian (Licensing & Access)

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Dakota is seeking a Senior Electronic Resources Librarian to oversee acquisitions workflows and maintain the CFL’s electronic holdings, including eBooks, journals, and streaming media. The role focuses on ensuring discoverability, access, and license compliance within Alma/Primo, with supervision of the Subscription and Acquisitions Specialists.

Responsibilities include optimizing user experience, data visualization, and collaboration with vendors, publishers, and campus

Qualifications

• Strong communication and collaboration with professional and technical staff.
• Detail-oriented with careful data handling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure discovery of and access to the Library’s electronic resource holdings.
• Develop workflows to make resources discoverable and accessible.
• Oversee acquisitions for print and digital content, including eBooks and streaming media.
• Track licenses, renewals, and changes to publishers and platforms.
• Collaborate with staff for cataloging, access issues, and user experience improvements.
• Analyze usage data to guide licensing and collection decisions.
• Supervise the Subscription and Acquisitions Specialists.
• Engage in licensing negotiations and vendor communications.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

ALA-accredited Master’s degree

Job description

University of North Dakota is seeking a Senior Electronic Resources Librarian to oversee acquisitions workflows and maintain the CFL’s electronic holdings, including eBooks, journals, and streaming media. The role focuses on ensuring discoverability, access, and license compliance within Alma/Primo, with supervision of the Subscription and Acquisitions Specialists.

Responsibilities include optimizing user experience, data visualization, and collaboration with vendors, publishers, and campus