Head, Licensing and Electronic Resources Unit – Library - Berkeley, United States - University of California, Berkeley

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Head, Licensing and Electronic Resources Unit – Library

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Position overview
Position title:

Associate Librarian or Librarian, Career Status or Potential Career Status
Salary range:

The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: . A reasonable estimate for this position is $102,568-$111,101 .
Percent time:

100%
Anticipated start:

January 1, 2024
Position duration:

This is a full-time potential career appointment.

Open date: October 26, 2023

Next review date: Thursday, Nov 9, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Feb 29, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

SUMMARY

The Head, Licensing and Electronic Resources Unit (LERU) is a new position in the UC Berkeley Library. Situated in the Collection Services Division, which also includes Acquisitions, Metadata Services, and Preservation, the Head of LERU oversees and sets priorities for the licensing, activation, discovery, and troubleshooting of electronic resources of all kinds for the Library, and manages a small team (Lead E-Resource Specialist and two E-Resource Specialists). The Head of LERU reports directly to the Head of the Collection Services Division.

The Head of LERU works closely with the Office of Scholarly Communication Services, Scholarly Resources Strategy Librarian, Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Resources, Library IT Systems and Discovery Librarian, Assessment Librarian, Preservation Librarian, subject liaisons, other colleagues, and vendors to review and negotiate licenses, manage acquisitions workflows, and support preservation of access for all electronic resources. Acquisition workflows include new purchases, renewals, invoicing, and cancellations. This position is responsible for developing expertise on current and emerging licensing practices to negotiate licenses for electronic resources (e.g., streaming media, public performance rights, data and datasets, open access, and consortial agreements), and to develop a framework for evaluating how and when electronic resources provide optimal services for the Library. In collaboration with partners mentioned above, this position will contribute to the development of licensing strategies and access and discovery practices that advance the University Libraries' commitment to openness, accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The UC Berkeley Library is committed to supporting and encouraging a multicultural environment and seeks candidates who can make positive and imaginative contributions in a context of ethnic and cultural diversity.

As a management position, this librarian position is not represented by a bargaining unit and is covered by the UC Academic Personnel Manual (APM).

Librarians are entitled to appropriate professional development leave, vacation leave, sick leave, and all other benefits granted non-faculty academic personnel. The University has an excellent retirement system and sponsors a variety of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans in addition to other benefits.

Unit:

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Advanced degree

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Minimum of one year of supervisory experience in a library setting.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent international degree
• Minimum of three years experience of electronic resources negotiation or management in a library setting
• Knowledge and/or experience with electronic resource tools, standards, and initiatives, such as OpenURL, KBART, SUSHI, and COUNTER
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends and technologies related to electronic resources and library services
• Knowledge of core concepts for acquiring, receiving, invoicing, activation, licensing, maintaining, and preserving e-resources
• Familiarity with access and discovery for eresources
• Knowledge of current metadata and cataloging standards
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff effectively
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment in a rapidly changing and culturally diverse environment
• Commitment to continued personal and professional development
• Commitment to fostering a more diverse and equitable working environment
• Experience with Ex Libris Alma/Primo
• Experience with authentication systems such as EZProxy
• Experience with bulk editing software such as MarcEdit
• Knowledge of XML and metadata standards

Application Requirements
Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines .

Reference requirements

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Campus Information

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location
Berkeley, CA
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