Digital Library Federation is hiring: Assistant Librarian - Electronic Resources

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.JOB TITLE:Assistant Librarian - Electronic Resources LibrarianJOB PURPOSE:The University of Wyoming Libraries seeks a creative, collaborative, and patron-focused librarian to support world-class research and teaching through the acquisition of electronic resources from a variety of sources. The Electronic Resources Librarian is responsible for managing the lifecycle of the libraries’ electronic resources, including the renewing, licensing, preserving, activating, and troubleshooting of electronic resources. This position collaborates with members of the Resource Discovery & Management (RDM) Department, other departments within the University Libraries, and external constituents.This position reports to the Chair of Collections.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the life cycle of collection activities by collaborating with members of the RDM Department, and other teams, units, and departments across campus to ensure collections meet student and faculty needs. RDM includes team members that oversee UW Libraries' collections, acquisitions, electronic resources, and discovery teams.
• Provide leadership in the overall management of electronic resources from selection & contracting to activation & implementation and renewal or cancellation.
• Coordinate access to electronic resources through the Alma library services platform, Springshare A-Z list, and OCLC hosted proxy service; troubleshoot and fix issues.
• Initiate resource trials, vendor negotiations, and license agreements.
• Communicate, interact and negotiate with colleagues, vendors, publishers, and library consortia for selection and evaluation of library resources.
• Collaborate on gathering and evaluating data from multiple sources, including usage data, collection and expenditure data, and other data as needed for both decision making and reporting.
• Maintain an awareness of the trends and issues affecting acquisitions and collection development and management.
• Represent the department and libraries on committees as requested.
• Document policies and procedures to ensure knowledge management and consistent practices.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:As a member of the library faculty, the successful candidate is expected to pursue an active and ongoing program of research, service, and professional development. (https://www.uwyo.edu/regs-policies/_files/docs/regulations-2020/uw_reg_2-1_approved_10-14-20.pdf).UW Libraries are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from minority candidates, candidates with disabilities, and those with experience working in a multicultural environment.Diversity resources for the University of Wyoming and the community of Laramie can be found athttp://www.uwyo.edu/diversity/resources/.For more information on UW Libraries, please visithttp://www-lib.uwyo.edu/REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in library/information science or ALA-recognized equivalent by start date.
• Experience with or knowledge of at least one library collections functional area: collections management, collection development, electronic resource management, or collections assessment.
• Experience with or knowledge of supporting and/or managing library or related collections.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with or knowledge of managing electronic resources.
• Experience with or knowledge of library services platforms such as Alma, Sierra, Folio, Symphony, etc.
• Experience with or knowledge of cataloging/metadata standards.
• Experience with interpreting analytics and data.
• Experience with or knowledge of current acquisition models in libraries such as demand-driven acquisition, firm orders, approval plans, etc.
• Experience working with vendors on materials acquisition.
• Experience with acquisitions workflows in an integrated library system.

*UW Libraries is committed to providing professional development funding and time to allow qualified candidates to acquire skills and grow into positions.While minimum qualifications must be met to proceed to the interview stage, preferred qualifications are not required. Applicants are encouraged to communicate how their work and other experiences would benefit this position and the organizationREQUIRED MATERIALS:Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Cover letter that addresses job qualifications and duties

Please note: Contact information for 4 work-related references will be requested of top candidates, and must be provided at that time in the search processThis position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 8/26/25 will receive full consideration.HIRING STATEMENT:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or emailjobapps@uwyo.edu.ABOUT LARAMIE:The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visithttp://visitlaramie.org/ #J-18808-Ljbffr