Senior Electronic Resources Librarian & Licensing Lead

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is hiring an Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian. This position plays a vital role in managing the acquisition and licensing of electronic resources essential for research and teaching.

The ideal candidate will have an ALA-accredited Master’s, expertise in e-resource management, and strong leadership abilities. They will oversee vendor negotiations, support budget management, and ensure effective workflows within the library.

This role offers opportunities for professional engagement and collaboration across teams within the university.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in electronic resource management.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and train staff.
• Familiarity with scholarly publishing trends.

Responsibilities

• Manage electronic resource procurement and licensing.
• Oversee troubleshooting for electronic access issues.
• Develop training workshops for team members.
• Negotiate with vendors for favorable pricing.

Skills

Understanding of vendor relations and negotiation skills

Ability to analyze budgetary and statistical data

Knowledge of current e-resource standards (KBART, COUNTER, SERU)

Familiarity with electronic resource management tools

Ability to assess and implement e-resource systems

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Education

ALA-accredited Master’s in Library and Information Science

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

Primo VE

Job description

The University of Georgia is hiring an Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian. This position plays a vital role in managing the acquisition and licensing of electronic resources essential for research and teaching.

The ideal candidate will have an ALA-accredited Master’s, expertise in e-resource management, and strong leadership abilities. They will oversee vendor negotiations, support budget management, and ensure effective workflows within the library.

This role offers opportunities for professional engagement and collaboration across teams within the university.