Electronic Resources Librarian

About Us

The Georgia Institute of Technology is a top-ranked, public research university established by the State of Georgia in Atlanta in 1885 and committed to developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. It is located in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths. The Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. Georgia Tech prides itself on its excellent students and faculty, collaborations, and technology resources, and its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Georgia Tech Library is a member of the University System of Georgia library consortia, Atlanta Regional Council for Higher Education (ARCHE), the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), and the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL). The Library is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and has a deeply engaged Library Diversity Council to lead our efforts to ensure and maintain a positive, diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. The Georgia Tech Library team works to fulfill the mission and vision of Georgia Tech and is committed to supporting the Institute’s new Strategic Plan.

Job Summary

The Georgia Tech Library is seeking a collaborative and knowledgeable librarian to manage the life cycle of the library’s electronic resources and serials, including licensing, access, administration, and support. The Electronic Resources Librarian will work collaboratively with Technical Services librarians and staff to ensure a unified strategy for e-resource acquisition, discovery, delivery, and integration of scholarly resources. This Librarian will serve as the Service Owner for E-Resource management and participate in strategic decision making as a core member of various internal and external committees. The Electronic Resources Librarian will provide expert advice regarding e-resource acquisition and management to inform and support the Georgia Tech Library collection development strategy and be a responsible steward. The Electronic Resources Librarian plays a critical role in the development, implementation, and evolution of strategies and workflows relating to the management of electronic resources and serials for successful research and learning. The GT Library’s acquired content supports the institute teaching and learning mission as well as the billion-dollar research enterprise. The Georgia Tech Library has a unique and progressive service model that relies heavily on technology and electronic formats. Electronic resources account for 99% of our overall content and budget usage. The Electronic Resources Librarian must be committed to meeting the Georgia Tech community’s unique need for innovative, cutting-edge, and collaborative solutions to the issues surrounding electronic content acquisition, access, and discovery. 

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all e-resources life cycle activities including evaluating, incorporating, and supporting ongoing access to electronic resources and serials.
• Provide direction and expertise related to establishing and maintaining access to electronic resources including coordinating with vendors, resolving access issues, improving discovery and maintaining accurate records.
• Lead projects and initiatives to improve upon and educate on electronic resource management workflows and procedures.
• Collaborates with Technical Services Librarians and other colleagues to ensure a unified strategy for resource acquisition, discovery, delivery, and access of scholarly resources.
• Develop, document, train and implement on e-resource management best practices, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in collaborative collection discussions with local, state, and national efforts including, but not limited to, Galileo, NERL, and ASERL.
• Serve as an ex officio member of the Content Management Group and share expertise the area of electronic resource acquisition, licensing, and maintenance.
• Serve as a core member of the Discovery Interface Committee.
• Conducts regular assessments of electronic resource workflows, and operations and implements new projects or services.
• Document policies and procedures to ensure consistent practices.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science, or equivalent advanced degree.
• Minimum 2 years of post-MLS experience managing electronic resources within an integrated library system (ILS).
• Knowledge of current vendors, trends, best practices, and issues related to academic e-resources.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• E-resource management experience using Ex Libris’ Alma ILS.
• Experience with Open Athens link resolver.
• Experience in licensing electronic resources in an academic library.
• Proficiency with best practices and standards in library usage data, e.g., COUNTER, SUSHI etc.
• Experience working with library vendors.
• Experience leading teams and/or projects.
• Instruction and/or training experience.
• Solid record of working collaboratively as well as independently.
• Demonstrated experience with project management, including planning, communication, and assessment.

Faculty Status

The position will be appointed as a member of the Instructional Faculty of the library, is a non-tenure track, and is required to go through the review and promotion process for librarians and archivists. Library faculty have an effort distribution of 80% excellence in assigned duties, 10% scholarship, and 10% professional service to the library profession or the institute. The librarian/archivist in this position must actively participate in professional and scholarly activities, including institute and professional committees, research, and publication. This is a full-time faculty appointment. Salary and rank are commensurate with credentials and experience. Minimum starting salary for a Librarian I is $60,000 annually. 

Other Information

This position offers flexible work arrangements to include partial remote work.

Required Documents to Attach

To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, names and contact information for at least three professional references and a written statement outlining "The Biggest Challenges of Managing E-Resources in an Academic Library" (500 words or less).

Apply Before Date

While applications and nominations will be received until the Electronic Resources Librarian is selected, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials before November 30, 2021 to assure consideration. A background check must be successfully completed prior to the start of employment. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

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