Frostburg State University

Head of Electronic Resources and Acquisitions

Frostburg State University, USA · Director · Full-time

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About the role

Ort Library, seeks applications for a full-time, faculty-level position as the Head of Electronic Resources and Acquisitions.
Responsible for the full lifecycle of electronic resources including conducting negotiation with vendors as well as coordinating the evaluation of license agreements.
Oversees management of the library materials budget in consultation with the Library Director.

With four seasons of outdoor recreation, including hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing & snowboarding, biking, rock climbing, world-class whitewater rafting, kayaking, recreational boating and off-road vehicle trails, Mountain Maryland offers a great quality of life and the ideal opportunity to craft your own work/life balance.
With a reputation for safe communities, excellent schools and competitive wages, Mountain Maryland is a great place to raise a family and create a community of like-minded, outdoor adventure seeking, friends and colleagues.

Master's in Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited program.
Experience with integrated library systems, discovery systems, and associated e-resources knowledgebases.
Experience with electronic resources licensing terms and conditions as well as procurement processes.
Working knowledge of usage reporting formats (COUNTER, etc.).
If you are looking for a great place to live, work, and play in a beautiful mountain region with access to unlimited outdoor recreation adventure, FSU is for you!

Experience with acquisitions workflows, budgeting, or e-resources licensing in an ExLibris Alma or similar ILS environment.
Working knowledge of library analytic tools and usage data platforms.
Demonstrated ability to apply statistical methods in gathering and analyzing a wide variety of data, including interpreting financial data.
Experience with collection development theory and practices in an academic library.
Familiarity with shared print or collaborative collection development efforts.
Experience with the responsibilities and processes associated with faculty status.
Evidence of professional contribution and achievement beyond the library.
Approximately 4,000 students enroll yearly.

Salary commensurate with experience; University System of Maryland benefits package included.

FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request.

Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.
Equal Opportunity Employer.

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