Electronic Resources Librarian - UConn Library, Storrs. UConn Library is hiring a full-time
Electronic Resources Librarian at the Storrs Campus – Deadline extended
to Sept. 1, 2019. Full description and instructions below:
The Electronic Resources Librarian coordinates the life cycle of
the Library’s electronic resources. Reporting to the Head of
Acquisitions & Discovery, the Electronic Resources Librarian works
collaboratively to develop and communicate best practices and procedures
for the acquisition and management of the UConn Library’s electronic
resources. This position will require innovation, creativity and a
willingness to problem solve. Along with all UConn Library personnel,
the Electronic Resources Librarian will make a positive contribution to a
culture of inclusion and respect in all interactions within the Library
and across the University.
The Electronic Resources Librarian engages in continuous learning
and is professionally engaged at the state, regional, or national
levels. As an active member of the Collections & Discovery area’s
Acquisitions & Discovery unit, the Electronic Resources Librarian
contributes to the advancement of the UConn Library through
collaboration with colleagues and engagement with Library-wide
initiatives, including serving on Library and University committees. The
incumbent will be a positive contributor to the Library, founded on the
UConn Library values of kindness and trust, curiosity and inquiry,
equity and inclusion, and having fun.
Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Oversees all workflows related
to managing the life cycle of the Library’s electronic resources,
including licensing, acquisitions, access, administration, support, and
evaluation. 2. Works with vendors to develop and maintain
effective business relationships. 3. Participates in the review of
contracts and negotiation of favorable pricing and licensing terms for
electronic resources, including e-journal titles and packages. 4.
Maintains an understanding of State of Connecticut and University of
Connecticut procurement requirements (e.g., ethics affidavits) and
ensures compliance. 5. Coordinates license agreement processing and
invoice payments. Tracks electronic resource expenditures and monitors
budget. 6. Notifies vendors of renewal and cancellation decisions
and ensures timely communications with appropriate user communities on
new or cancelled resources. 7. Establishes access to new electronic
resources, monitors platform changes, and works collaboratively to
investigate, resolve and communicate access issues. 8. Updates and
maintains remote access and authentication products, such as EZproxy. 9.
Tracks and manages complex changes in the UConn Library’s
e-resources collections. 10. Informs the strategic allocation of funds
by leveraging assessment tools to evaluate current resources and
identify areas of user need, including overseeing the collection and
analysis of electronic resources.
Minimum Qualifications for Appointment at University Librarian I
(UCP 5): 1. Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from
an American Library Association accredited program (or international
equivalent). 2. Work experience in a library and/or library
consortia setting. 3. Demonstrated ability to communicate
effectively, interact collaboratively, and build and maintain successful
partnerships. 4. Familiarity with current electronic management
systems and workflows, technologies, and integrated library systems. 5.
Knowledge of current licensing and renewal issues for academic or
research libraries. 6. Ability to analyze and evaluate data in
order to produce reports and recommendations for decision-making
purposes. 7. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and
interpersonal skills.
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Appointment at University
Librarian II (UCP 7): 1. Minimum of three years’ experience in an
academic library or comparable setting. 2. Demonstrated
understanding of current licensing and renewal issues for academic or
research libraries and a user-centered approach to e-resource collection
development and acquisitions. 3. Demonstrated experience managing a
project or budget for a department, project, team, or committee. 4.
Evidence of sustained participation in library-related professional
development activities at a local level or higher.
Preferred Qualifications for Both Appointments: 1. Recent
experience working and negotiating with commercial and academic vendors
including pricing, licensing, and contract negotiations for all
e-resource types. 2. Experience with Ex Libris Alma and/or
electronic resource management systems. 3. Familiarity with current
e-resource standards and protocols (e.g., KBART, COUNTER, and SERU). 4.
Demonstrated awareness of current national trends and developments
in shared and consortia collection development and management. 5.
Experience coordinating projects with demonstrated project management
skills.
Appointment Terms: The University of Connecticut is committed to
building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of
students, faculty, and staff. The diversity of students, faculty, and
staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students,
valedictorians, and salutatorians who make UConn their top choice. More
than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s
teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s
ranking as one of the nation’s top public research universities.
UConn’s faculty and staff are a critical link to fostering and
expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn
encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities
and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. For
information on employment opportunities at the UConn Library please
contact Ellen Silbermann.
This is a full-time position based in Storrs, Connecticut. The
University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, including
employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn and a highly desirable
work environment. Salary and rank are dependent upon education,
qualifications, and experience.
To Apply: Applications must be submitted online using UConn Jobs at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu,
Staff Positions (Reference search #2019617) and include a cover letter,
detailed resume, and contact information for three professional
references. Nominations and inquiries should be sent in confidence to ellen.silbermann@uconn.edu. To ensure full consideration, inquiries and applications should be submitted by September 1, 2019.
Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the
successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
(Search #2019617)
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.
