Assistant Librarian (Subscriptions Librarian)

Assistant Librarian (Subscriptions Librarian)

Utah State University (USU) Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative, and service-minded individual for the position of Subscriptions Librarian. This position is responsible for providing leadership for the Subscriptions Team, and will work collaboratively with University offices overseeing procurement, contracts, and payments; Library colleagues within the Collections & Discovery department, Information Technology (LIT) team and liaison teams; and faculty and student stakeholders.

Reporting to the program chair for Collections and Resource Sharing in the Collections Strategies section, this 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment will supervise full-time staff supporting the work of e-resource acquisition, serials management, and licensing/invoicing coordination. The successful applicant will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with support for professional growth and development. Proposed start date is September 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and overseeing successful procurement processes and renewals for library subscriptions
• Managing and negotiating license agreements and contract renewals with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with all the University's procurement policies and procedures
• Working with a team, evaluate usage statistics and cost-per-use metrics to guide budgeting and renewal decisions
• Working with a team, develop and maintain a collection mapping tying library resources to research needs, accreditation requirements, and workforce readiness
• Serving as the primary point for ongoing vendor relations, maintaining connections with suppliers and publishers, and staying current on emerging products
• Maintaining the electronic resources management (ERM) system
• Working with library technology and liaison teams to ensure digital resources are integrated into the library's discovery layers, catalog, A-Z database lists, and instruction spaces.
• Working with colleagues in LIT and liaison and service point teams to design and implement troubleshooting workflows for online access and train/oversee team responding to electronic resource access issues
• Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and other types of documentation
• Supervising and mentoring the subscriptions team
• Participating in professional development, research, and service activities related to above responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS, or equivalent degree by December 2026
• Familiarity with academic library resources/systems, particularly serials and online subscription-based resources
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Interest and ability to engage in ongoing professional development, research, and service activity to achieve promotion and tenure

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience
• Experience working in an academic library
• Experience working with EBSCO ERM systems (FOLIO, Holdings & Link Management, Usage Consolidation, EBSCO Discovery products, etc.)
• Experience reading, managing, and negotiating license agreements
• Experience with or working knowledge of subscription usage standards such as COUNTER
• Experience working with and troubleshooting OpenURL resolvers and proxy servers such as EZProxy and SSO
• Strong understanding of scholarly electronic resources, including online journals, databases, and e-books

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
• Cover Letter to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of the application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Minimum of $60,000, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

College/Department Highlights

USU Libraries understands that successful candidates possess a variety of experiences and abilities, some of which lend themselves to demonstrating these qualifications better than others. We encourage candidates to think broadly about how their experiences, knowledge, skills, and abilities can apply to the qualifications. We remain committed to professional development and training to continue to build and evolve skills for the future.

Review will begin July 10 and continue until the position is filled.

Salary is minimum of $60,000 plus excellent benefits including a 14.2% (starting at $8,520) annual retirement contribution. Utah State University offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical and dental, and 22 days/year vacation. USU Libraries provides generous support for professional development and travel. Relocation assistance is available.Applicants are invited to attend an informational webinar to learn more about the open position, the campus, and the USU Libraries.

Register for full details or to receive a recording of the webinar if you are not able to join at the scheduled time of June 24th at 5pm MST:

The attendee list will be hidden to ensure confidentiality. Attendance is not required to apply or be considered for this position. Live captioning will be provided via Zoom Live Transcript. Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Liz Woolcott, Associate Dean for Collections & Discovery (View email address on click.appcast.io).

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

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