Electronic Resources Librarian, Libraries, Fall 2024
4 weeks ago
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), a Research 1 institution and the flagship institution for the state, is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the collaborative Health & Wellness team at the University Libraries. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, varied nightlife, active neighborhoods, and eclectic shopping and restaurants. UT is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Reporting to the Head, Acquisitions & Continuing Resources, the Electronic Resources Librarian works as a member of a collaborative team where innovative thinking and creative problem solving are highly valued. This position co-leads the Electronic Resources team within ACR which is responsible for managing the lifecycle of the Libraries’ electronic resources, including the renewing, licensing, preserving, activating, and troubleshooting of electronic resources. They will supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate 2 FTE. This position will manage the workflows, best practices, and renewal of electronic and subscription resources; explore new trends and developments related to electronic resources; and be a key participant in the licensing and negotiation team. This position requires a thorough understanding of licensing, acquiring, evaluating, and supporting ongoing access to electronic resources.
Specific Duties:
With the Electronic Resources Manager, co-leads the Electronic Resources team in the management of the UT Libraries’ electronic resourcesParticipates in initiating trials, negotiates license agreements, and maintains license agreements in the library management system (Alma)Leads the negotiating and renewing of electronic resources and participates in the evaluation for renewal/cancellationGuides the Libraries in developing and maintaining awareness of new strategies, emerging technologies, standards, and technical issues relating to electronic resource managementServes as a member of the interdepartmental collections assessment team by providing qualitative and quantitative data about electronic resources Works collaboratively and effectively with various stakeholders within the Libraries, such as Digital Initiatives and Discovery & Technology Solutions, as well as the campus community in support of the Libraries’ strategic vision and overall missionResearch, Scholarship, Creative Activity, and Service:
Engages in scholarly activity through publications and presentations Participates in professional activities associated with job functions and research interestsServes on library, university, and professional committeesServes the library profession through involvement in professional organizations and through cooperative efforts with other information professionalsENVIRONMENT
The University of Tennessee Libraries serves the flagship campus of Tennessee’s premier public research university. The University of Tennessee holds the Carnegie Foundation Research 1 designation, granted to doctoral universities with very high research activity. As a land-grant university and as Volunteers, serving our state and nation are key to our mission. UT enrolls approximately 33,805 students at its Knoxville campus. For more information about the people who comprise the UTK community, view resources on our. The University culture is guided by adherence to core values that define the Volunteer spirit and include: seeking knowledge; leading with innovation and integrity; advancing diversity and inclusion; engaging locally and globally; and embracing responsible stewardship of resources.
The UT Libraries supports the teaching, research, and service mission of the university and enhances the academic experience of each student at the Knoxville campus—through outstanding print and electronic collections, reference and instructional services, and top-notch facilities and technological resources. The John C. Hodges Library in the heart of campus houses the majority of the UT Libraries' collections and many unique services. Two branch libraries offer specialized collections and services: the Webster C. Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library and the George F. DeVine Music Library.
The UT Libraries is a national leader in digital collections; in support of open access though our digital repository, TRACE; and through a rich history of designing innovative spaces and building key partnerships that enhance the teaching/learning enterprise. The UT Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, HathiTrust, the Library Publishing Coalition, LYRASIS, and the Center for Research Libraries. The UT Libraries collaborates actively at the state level with the other University of Tennessee System libraries as well as the libraries in the Tennessee Board of Regents system.
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. The UT Libraries champions diversity in collections and staffing. The University of Tennessee is committed to creating a welcoming environment. More information about how we put our principles of civility and community into action is available at .
Additional information about this position and the UT community is available at
BENEFITS
Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with a salary of $63,000. Faculty rank and status; twelve-month, tenure-track appointment. Library faculty must meet University requirements for promotion and tenure.
Excellent benefits include 24 annual leave days; choice of state retirement plan (TCRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) (VOYA, TIAA) with nonrefundable contributions paid for the employee by the University; optional group health and life insurance plans. Tuition remission is available for all university employees and partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees. Start-up funding in the amount of $10,000 allocated over a three-year period; annual support for travel & professional development.
UT’s has information on academic support, personal support, and living in Knoxville.
Required Qualifications:
The successful candidate must exhibit the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals and demonstrate enthusiasm to meet dynamically changing needs within a culture of continuous learning.
ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent degree in relevant discipline by date of appointment Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning and working environmentKnowledge of the electronic resources lifecycle Knowledge of trends, technologies, and issues with electronic resources and a commitment to keep current with changesExcellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively independently, as a team member, and as a leaderEvidence of ability to engage in research, publication, and service consonant with the University’s and Libraries’ guidelines for promotion and tenurePreferred Qualifications:
Supervisory experienceExperience in an academic library settingAbility to participate in license negotiation and workflowsKnowledge of copyright, intellectual property, and fair use as they pertain to licensing electronic resourcesExperience with ExLibris products, knowledge bases, link resolvers, discovery services, and/or proxy serversKnowledge of electronic resources bibliographic and descriptive standardsExperience with Excel, PowerBI, or other data analysis and visualization toolsExperience working with and maintaining positive relationships with vendorsDemonstrated record of publication and professional contribution-
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