University of Utah ยท 4 months ago
Collection Development and Licensing Coordinator (Research Assistant Librarian) for the Marriott Library
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$63K/yr - $68K/yrThe University of Utah is seeking a Collection Development and Licensing Coordinator for the Marriott Library. This role involves supporting the management of the $3.6M collections portfolio, collaborating with various institutions, and ensuring access to resources that support teaching and research.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supports licensing and negotiations for the Consortium's collections. Maintains documentation of licensing terms, renewal cycles, and decision-making processes to ensure transparency and continuity. Provides technical support for member libraries by working with vendors to resolve access issues
Collaborates with the UALC Collection Development Committee (CDC) and UALC institutions to make collection development decisions informed by user needs, institutional priorities, and trends in scholarly communication. Contributes to the strategic planning and assessment of UALC's shared collections, including identifying opportunities for new acquisitions, cost savings, or collaborative initiatives
Monitors budget expenditures, working closely with the Head of Collections and Resource Description and the Budget Director to anticipate future trends and needs
Coordinates and provides training for UALC CDC members
Compiles, analyzes, and disseminates usage statistics for electronic resources to demonstrate the value of UALC shared collections
Qualification
Required
ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent
Experience with budget management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate across institutions or departments
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret usage statistics and make data-informed decisions
Preferred
Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and determining optimal strategies for acquiring, managing, and analyzing collections portfolios
Experience negotiating with content providers and evaluating licenses to ensure licenses meet the Consortium's needs while minimizing risks
Experience with collection analysis, and assessment
Experience with library services platforms and knowledge bases
Experience delivering training
Benefits
14.2% retirement contribution to TIAA-CREF/Fidelity
Medical and dental coverage
Generous paid sick and vacation time
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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