[Eril-l] Fwd: Acquisitions and Licensing Librarian position at Villanova University

[Eugenia Beh]

https://jobs.villanova.edu/postings/8628

Posting Number: 2015938S Position Title: Acquisitions and Licensing
Librarian Position Type: Staff Recruitment Type: Internal/External
Applicants Work Schedule: FT/12 Month Avg Hours Week Department: 288-Falvey
Library Position Summary: The Acquisitions and Licensing Librarian leads
the acquisition and licensing of information resources at Falvey Memorial
Library. Core responsibilities include management of all acquisitions
activities, including licensing for library electronic products, ordering
and receiving of library materials in all formats, coordinating with the
library’s finance team to ensure the payment of all acquisition-related
invoices; creating and maintaining tools and services for managing resource
acquisition lifecycle.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order.
Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral
component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who
understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and
values.
Duties and Responsibilities:

   - Leads and coordinates the acquisition, licensing, renewal, and payment
   of information resources in consultation with library & university staff,
   vendors, and consortia


   - Negotiates and manages licenses in coordination with the liaison
   librarians, Procurement Department, and the Office of General Counsel (
   OGC). Collaborates with OGC to develop standard terms and forms for
   efficient licensing. Communicates with library and university staff to
   promote mutual understanding of and compliance with licensing terms and
   principles.


   - Responsible for maintaining access to and the management of
   e-resources and communication regarding changes with appropriate library
   staff.


   - Supervises, trains and coordinates team members working in functions
   relating to acquisition of print and electronic resources


   - Develops, maintains and applies a thorough knowledge of best
   practices, efficient workflows, and tools for acquisitions, licensing and
   e-resource management
   - Contributes to programs and initiatives of Falvey Library, Villanova
   University, and professional organizations, as appropriate


   - Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

   - MS/MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution required


   - Minimum 2 of years experience acquiring, licensing and managing
   scholarly electronic resources lifecycle activities


   - Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of scholarly electronic
   resources in complex publishing environment


   - Demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate the acquisition and
   licensing of scholarly resources


   - Knowledge of current issues in acquiring, licensing and managing
   scholarly resources


   - Demonstrated collaborative approach to problem solving and working
   across organizational boundaries in service of user needs


   - Proven ability to set priorities, exercise flexibility in meeting
   objectives, and effectively manage multiple projects and assignments


   - Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills


   - Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to effectively
   collaborate with colleagues


   - Exceptional attention to detail and high degree of accuracy


   - Experience with acquisition module of an Integrated Library System
   required.


   - Experience with an Electronic Resource Management system preferred.


   - Experience working with MS Office products

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred: 5+ years of progressively responsible acquisitions and licensing
experience in an academic library.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to work
with physical collections in a geographically distributed environment
Special Message to Applicants:

Position will be filled as a Librarian I or II, depending on qualifications
and experience.

Please include contact information for 3 references.

Transcripts are required; copies may be included electronically with
originals provided if granted an interview.
Posting Date: 11/03/2015 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Salary Posting
Information:

Commensurate with experience.
Salary Band: Job Classification: Exempt Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

   1. How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
      - Monster.com
      - Higheredjobs.com
      - HERC Website
      - Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
      - Diversity Association/Publication Website
      - Indeed.com
      - Other Internet Advertisement
      - Advertisement in Local Newspaper
      - Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
      - Referred by a current or former employee
      - Referred by a friend or family member
      - Heard about it at a conference or career fair
      - Browsing the Villanova website
      - Other

Documents needed to complete your application:
*Required Documents*

   1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
   2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

*Optional Documents*

   1. Transcripts
   2. Other Document
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