Lead Electronic Resources Librarian – Licensing & Access

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Paid relocation

21 days annual leave

12 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Georgia seeks an Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian to lead acquisition, licensing, and management of electronic resources. This role involves overseeing licensing, procurement, and managing access for all media formats.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Master's in Library Science, 2+ years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of electronic resource management. This position offers a contractual tenure, competitive salary starting at $60,000, and comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in an electronic resources or acquisitions environment.
• Knowledge of current e-resource standards and protocols.
• Ability to supervise, train, and manage a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee licensing and procurement of continuing resources.
• Negotiate pricing and manage vendor relationships.
• Design and implement workflows for electronic resource management.

Skills

Budget analysis

Vendor relations

Electronic resource management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team management

Education

ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

Link resolvers

Job description

The University of Georgia seeks an Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian to lead acquisition, licensing, and management of electronic resources. This role involves overseeing licensing, procurement, and managing access for all media formats.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Master's in Library Science, 2+ years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of electronic resource management. This position offers a contractual tenure, competitive salary starting at $60,000, and comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans.