Post date: March 15, 2024

The Electronic Resources Acquisitions & Licensing Librarian plays a vital role in ensuring that the Hesburgh Libraries have access to a diverse range of scholarly content by serving as the library’s leading subject matter expert on agreements between content providers, publishers, and other related service providers. As a member of the Continuing & Electronic Resources (CER) Unit, in the Collection Strategy and Acquisitions Program the incumbent takes an active role in meeting unit goals, seeks to uphold service, system standards and best practices that ensure high quality patron access to electronic resources and discovery of library collections and services. 

The Electronic Resources Librarian serves as the Hesburgh Libraries primary contact with the University’s General Counsel, regarding resource licensing and interpretation; advising the program leadership and other colleagues by reviewing and recommending approval or changes in terms that align with evolving service needs and campus requirements. The Electronic Resources Acquisitions and Licensing Librarian supports the procurement, licensing, renewal, and maintenance of electronic resources and print serials for the Hesburgh Libraries in a multi-faceted environment. They work in a team-based environment to communicate and build relationships with vendors and publishers, evaluate electronic resources, and maintain acquisitions and license records in library systems. The Electronic Resources Acquisitions and Licensing Librarian works closely with colleagues across the library and campus to answer questions related to acceptable use of electronic resources, order follow-up, usage statistics, and other related manners. 

Faculty appointment, salary, and rank are nationally competitive with peer Association of Research Libraries (ARL) members and commensurate with experience and qualifications, with a minimum starting salary of $72,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Per the University’s Academic Articles, librarians at Hesburgh Libraries qualify for non-tenure library faculty appointments.  

While the University of Notre Dame welcomes and actively seeks Catholic intellectuals, what the University asks of all its scholars and students is not a particular creedal affiliation, but a respect for the objectives of Notre Dame, and a willingness to enter into the conversation that gives it life and character. Therefore, the University insists upon academic freedom that makes open discussion and inquiry possible.

Minimum Starting Salary: $72,000

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