Strategic Leader, Electronic Resources — Multi-Campus Library

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Hunt Library seeks an Assistant Director of Electronic Resources Management to lead the planning, licensing, and lifecycle management of the library's electronic resources across Daytona Beach, Prescott, and Worldwide campuses.

The role oversees a $2M+ annual budget, supervises the Access & Discovery Librarian, and collaborates to ensure seamless access to resources. Strong negotiation, analytics, and leadership are essential for advancing ERAU's mission.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience managing electronic resources, budgets, and workflows in an academic library.
• Experience negotiating electronic resource licenses and vendor agreements.
• Experience with Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE, OpenAthens, COUNTER/SUSHI standards, analytics tools, and enterprise financial systems.
• Strong supervisory, collaboration, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for planning, acquisition, licensing, and lifecycle management of electronic resources.
• Manage electronic resources budget exceeding $2 million annually.
• Negotiate licenses and vendor agreements while maintaining relationships with publishers and stakeholders.
• Lead assessment of electronic resources using usage statistics and cost-per-use analysis.
• Supervise the Access & Discovery Librarian and guide the Electronic Resources Unit.
• Collaborate on authentication, discovery services, and A–Z database lists.
• Oversee reporting, usage statistics, data management, and COUNTER/SUSHI compliance.
• Participate in library planning and professional development initiatives.

Skills

Electronic resources management

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Supervision & mentoring

Multi-campus collaboration

Strong communication

Education

MLIS/MLS degree (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Ex Libris Alma

Primo VE

OpenAthens

COUNTER/SUSHI

Alma Analytics

CELUS

Job description

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Hunt Library seeks an Assistant Director of Electronic Resources Management to lead the planning, licensing, and lifecycle management of the library's electronic resources across Daytona Beach, Prescott, and Worldwide campuses.

The role oversees a $2M+ annual budget, supervises the Access & Discovery Librarian, and collaborates to ensure seamless access to resources. Strong negotiation, analytics, and leadership are essential for advancing ERAU's mission.