Position Number: 363400
Position Summary:
Leads the full lifecycle of acquiring and licensing information resources in all formats—print and electronic (e-books, e-journals, streaming video, databases, and more). Oversees ordering, receiving, licensing, payment workflows, vendor relations, and electronic resources maintenance (including EDS and FOLIO). Additionally, leads discovery/access workflows and systems for electronic resources, and ensures seamless integration of e-resources with library systems and user access.
The position reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Collections and Metadata Services.
Key Responsibilities
Budget leadership: Manage a $3M+ materials budget, including endowment funds; prepare projections and mid-year/annual analyses.
E-resources lifecycle & access: Oversee renewals and payments; track pricing, title/format changes, service levels, and total cost of ownership. Configure and maintain proxy/stanza settings, ensure IP/single-sign-on (SSO) access, monitor usage data, and troubleshoot access issues. (Drawn from e-resources librarian practices.)
Licensing & compliance: Negotiate and route agreements in collaboration with Procurement, CTS, and the Office of General Counsel. Maintain documentation of license terms, renewal schedules, and vendor contacts.
Team supervision: Direct daily acquisitions operations; supervise, mentor, and evaluate two full-time staff.
Reporting & analytics: Compile, assess, and present statistical, financial, and evaluative reports; produce 5-year expenditure reports by department/subject as needed. Use usage and turn-away data for electronic resources to inform cancellations and acquisitions.
Vendor strategy: Maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, assess new products/services; monitor vendor performance and new access models.
System & metadata oversight: Ensure e-resources are discoverable via library discovery tools (EDS, FOLIO, etc.), oversee metadata loading, holdings accuracy, and integrations (link resolvers, OpenURL, SUSHI/COUNTER). Develop documentation and workflows for e-resources management.
Professional & trend engagement: Monitor emerging trends in acquisitions, licensing, electronic resource management, and technical services; contribute to professional literature and organizations; ensure awareness of accessibility and evolving library systems.
Teaching: Teach section(s) of the BRDG-100 Research & Information Skills class
Service & governance: Serve on library, university, and external committees and working groups.
Growth & promotion: Pursue ongoing professional development and service consistent with library promotion criteria.
