eResources and Licensing Librarian

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00259P

GSU Log Number

Classification Title
Non-Tenure Track Open Rank Faculty

Position Title
eResources and Licensing Librarian

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department
University Library Res Acq

College
University Library

Campus
Atlanta

Position Type
Full Time Faculty

Posting Type
Internal/External

About the Department

The University Library at the main Atlanta Campus provides one of the most attractive, open, and inviting educational facilities in the Southeast. With over 1.25 million annual visitors, the library is an integral part of the University community. The library is a valued partner within the campus community, offering a modern, inviting, and centralized facility supporting teaching and research with extensive collections and outstanding assistance. Learn more about the University Library at lib.gsu.edu.

The Resource Acquisitions Department is responsible for the ordering, processing, and maintenance of the library’s electronic and continuing resources, management of the collections budget, and administration of interlibrary loan and document delivery services.

Position Description

The University Library welcomes a new colleague to provide leadership in developing, delivering, maintaining and assessing the library’s collection of electronic resources. This position collaborates closely with our collections and cataloging/metadata departments, and other areas as needed. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual considering a move into a supervisory role in libraries, as the position leads a team of two Library Specialists.

As part of the University System of Georgia, Georgia State University Library is currently participating in a library services platform migration and expects to implement FOLIO by summer 2025. The eResources and Licensing Librarian will work with colleagues across the library on local migration and implementation projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Manages the eResources team, including direct supervision of two full time staff members
• Coordinate the licensing and maintenance of all electronic materials, working closely with library colleagues, university legal counsel, and content providers
• Troubleshoot access to electronic resources using a ticketing system and work closely with staff to develop solutions
• Update and maintain accurate holdings and linking information using various systems currently including but not limited to Alma, EBSCO Discovery Service, and OpenAthens
• Lead projects and initiatives to improve upon and educate users and stakeholders on electronic resource management workflows and procedures
• Create and maintain documentation on policies and procedures to ensure consistent practices
• Participate in a collegial, collaborative work environment and maintain positive professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including library colleagues, faculty, and content providers

The eResources and Licensing Librarian serves as a member of the library faculty (12-month; non- tenure track), holds faculty rank, and is expected to participate in service activities as outlined in the University Library’s faculty guidelines. The library is committed to providing exceptional professional development opportunities for its employees.

Required Experience

This position is eligible for hiring at the ranks listed below. The minimum required experience at each rank is noted below:

Librarian Instructor – no experience required.
Librarian Assistant Professor – A minimum 3 of years experience
Librarian Associate Professor – A minimum 7 of years experience

Required Education

Master’s degree from an ALA -accredited Library/Information Science program

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Two years of relevant electronic resources life-cycle management experience
• Familiarity with licensing and acquisitions processes for library resources
• Experience with Alma, Springshare, OpenAthens and/or FOLIO
• Experience working in an academic research library

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of electronic resource management principles and best practices
• Knowledge and understanding of current and emerging trends in academic libraries
• Demonstrated ability to organize and maintain correct details of large amounts of information
• Demonstrated analytical, writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills; Ability to represent the library effectively and positively

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

8:30 – 5:15
Monday – Friday

Salary
61,000 - 72,600 (faculty rank is dependent upon the relevant experience - Library Instructor, Library Assistant Professor, Library Associate Professor, Library Professor)

Search Chair Contact info

Braegan Abernethy, babernethy@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

Ernest Duncan, eduncan19@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
03/03/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
12/20/2024

Review of Applications Begins
01/10/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/5122

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter

Optional Documents