Electronic Resources Librarian, Libraries, Fall

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), a Research 1 institution and the flagship institution for the state, is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the collaborative Health & Wellness team at the University Libraries. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, varied nightlife, active neighborhoods, and eclectic shopping and restaurants. UT is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Reporting to the Head, Acquisitions & Continuing Resources, the Electronic Resources Librarian works as a member of a collaborative team where innovative thinking and creative problem solving are highly valued. This position co-leads the Electronic Resources team within ACR which is responsible for managing the lifecycle of the Libraries' electronic resources, including the renewing, licensing, preserving, activating, and troubleshooting of electronic resources. They will supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate 2 FTE. This position will manage the workflows, best practices, and renewal of electronic and subscription resources; explore new trends and developments related to electronic resources; and be a key participant in the licensing and negotiation team. This position requires a thorough understanding of licensing, acquiring, evaluating, and supporting ongoing access to electronic resources.

Specific Duties:

• With the Electronic Resources Manager, co-leads the Electronic Resources team in the management of the UT Libraries' electronic resources
• Participates in initiating trials, negotiates license agreements, and maintains license agreements in the library management system (Alma)
• Leads the negotiating and renewing of electronic resources and participates in the evaluation for renewal/cancellation
• Guides the Libraries in developing and maintaining awareness of new strategies, emerging technologies, standards, and technical issues relating to electronic resource management
• Serves as a member of the interdepartmental collections assessment team by providing qualitative and quantitative data about electronic resources 
• Works collaboratively and effectively with various stakeholders within the Libraries, such as Digital Initiatives and Discovery & Technology Solutions, as well as the campus community in support of the Libraries' strategic vision and overall mission

Research, Scholarship, Creative Activity, and Service:

• Engages in scholarly activity through publications and presentations 
• Participates in professional activities associated with job functions and research interests
• Serves on library, university, and professional committees
• Serves the library profession through involvement in professional organizations and through cooperative efforts with other information professionals

ENVIRONMENT

The University of Tennessee Libraries serves the flagship campus of Tennessee's premier public research university. The University of Tennessee holds the Carnegie Foundation Research 1 designation, granted to doctoral universities with very high research activity.  As a land-grant university and as Volunteers, serving our state and nation are key to our mission. UT enrolls approximately 33,805 students at its Knoxville campus. For more information about the people who comprise the UTK community, view resources on our Data Central website . The University culture is guided by adherence to core values that define the Volunteer spirit and include: seeking knowledge; leading with innovation and integrity; advancing diversity and inclusion; engaging locally and globally; and embracing responsible stewardship of resources.

The UT Libraries supports the teaching, research, and service mission of the university and enhances the academic experience of each student at the Knoxville campus—through outstanding print and electronic collections, reference and instructional services, and top-notch facilities and technological resources. The John C. Hodges Library in the heart of campus houses the majority of the UT Libraries' collections and many unique services. Two branch libraries offer specialized collections and services: the Webster C. Pendergrass Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine Library and the George F. DeVine Music Library.

The UT Libraries is a national leader in digital collections; in support of open access though our digital repository, TRACE; and through a rich history of designing innovative spaces and building key partnerships that enhance the teaching/learning enterprise. The UT Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, HathiTrust, the Library Publishing Coalition, LYRASIS, and the Center for Research Libraries. The UT Libraries collaborates actively at the state level with the other University of Tennessee System libraries as well as the libraries in the Tennessee Board of Regents system.

The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. The UT Libraries champions diversity in collections and staffing. The University of Tennessee is committed to creating a welcoming environment. More information about how we put our principles of civility and community into action is available at .

Additional information about this position and the UT community is available at

BENEFITS

Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with a salary of $63,000.  Faculty rank and status; twelve-month, tenure-track appointment.  Library faculty must meet University requirements for promotion and tenure.

Excellent benefits include 24 annual leave days; choice of state retirement plan (TCRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) (VOYA, TIAA) with nonrefundable contributions paid for the employee by the University; optional group health and life insurance plans. Tuition remission is available for all university employees and partial undergraduate tuition remission is available to dependent children and spouses of UT employees. Start-up funding in the amount of $10,000 allocated over a three-year period; annual support for travel & professional development.

UT's Prospective Faculty Viewbook has information on academic support, personal support, and living in Knoxville.

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must exhibit the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals and demonstrate enthusiasm to meet dynamically changing needs within a culture of continuous learning.

• ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library/Information Science or equivalent degree in relevant discipline by date of appointment 
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment
• Knowledge of the electronic resources lifecycle 
• Knowledge of trends, technologies, and issues with electronic resources and a commitment to keep current with changes
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work creatively and effectively independently, as a team member, and as a leader
• Evidence of ability to engage in research, publication, and service consonant with the University's and Libraries' guidelines for promotion and tenure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience
• Experience in an academic library setting
• Ability to participate in license negotiation and workflows
• Knowledge of copyright, intellectual property, and fair use as they pertain to licensing electronic resources
• Experience with ExLibris products, knowledge bases, link resolvers, discovery services, and/or proxy servers
• Knowledge of electronic resources bibliographic and descriptive standards
• Experience with Excel, PowerBI, or other data analysis and visualization tools
• Experience working with and maintaining positive relationships with vendors
• Demonstrated record of publication and professional contribution

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hiring. In order to be considered for candidacy, you must submit, via Interfolio at a cover letter addressing the above qualifications, a current resume or CV, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three recent references. Questions may be directed to Susan Pritchard, Libraries HR & Administration Manager, . Review of applications will begin Monday, July 8, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled.  

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or  or . Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or or  .

About University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Our primary mission is to move forward the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate the citizens of the state of Tennessee, the nation, and the world. As the preeminent research-based, land-grant university in the state, UT embodies the spirit of excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement attained by the nation’s finest public research institutions.

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