Head of Electronic Resources and Scholarly Communications

3 weeks ago


Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
About the Position

The University of Alabama Libraries is seeking a highly skilled and innovative librarian to serve as the Head of Electronic Resources and Scholarly Communications. This is a tenure-track faculty position that will play a critical role in shaping the Libraries' strategic direction and initiatives related to electronic resources and scholarly communications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of electronic resources and scholarly communications initiatives, including the management of e-resource licenses, trials, and subscriptions.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to promote scholarly communications and provide support for research and publication throughout the research lifecycle.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, publishers, and other stakeholders to negotiate licenses, subscriptions, and other agreements related to electronic resources and scholarly communications.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the Electronic Resources and Scholarly Communications team, including the Scholarly Communications Librarian and the Electronic Resources Librarian.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in electronic resources and scholarly communications, and make recommendations for the development of new initiatives and services.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the Libraries' strategic plan, including the creation of goals, objectives, and metrics for electronic resources and scholarly communications.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program.
  • At least 5 years of experience in electronic resources and scholarly communications, including experience with e-resource licenses, trials, and subscriptions.
  • Experience with vendor relations, negotiation, and contract management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
  • Ability to stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in electronic resources and scholarly communications.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with collection development and management, including experience with e-book and e-journal collections.
  • Experience with scholarly communications, including experience with open access, copyright, and fair use.
  • Experience with library systems and technologies, including experience with integrated library systems (ILS) and discovery layers.
  • Experience with data analysis and metrics, including experience with COUNTER and other usage data standards.
What We Offer

The University of Alabama Libraries offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a comprehensive health insurance plan, retirement plan, and paid time off. The Libraries also offer a range of professional development opportunities, including conference travel and training programs.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.



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