Salary
$60,000 to $67,000 per year
Hours per Week
40 hours
Required Application Materials
A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.
Important Instructions:
When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
Oversee all aspects of library electronic resource management. Coordinate acquisitions, collection development, collections budget, collection assessment, cataloging/metadata, and personnel management related to library resources.
Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks
- Oversee administrative functions of negotiating, purchasing, licensing, acquiring, renewing, deselecting, evaluating, and financial management of electronic and print resources.
- Prepare fiscal year budget and oversee encumbrance and expenditure of funds for all library materials.
- Maintain access to and support interconnectivity of online resources via the Primo discovery layer, link resolver, and serials management tools.
- Coordinate and manage resources acquired through consortia, including UT System, AMIGOS, and the Texas State Library TexShare program.
- Coordinate IT support of library.
- Oversee upkeep of CORAL, the electronic resources management tool.
- Oversee cataloging and metadata management for all materials in the general collection, including ejournals, ebooks, music scores, databases, and print materials.
- Gather and evaluate material usage statistics from a variety of sources.
- Oversee the review and implementation of collection policies.
- Facilitate evaluation of holdings for academic accreditation reviews.
- Assist with data gathering for annual reports as needed, including ACRL, IPEDS, Provost's Annual Report.
- Reinforce the work of library liaisons in collection development and management activities.
- Work with the library director and all library staff to provide effective direction and enhance communication and cooperation within the library and the entire university community.
- Train, supervise, and evaluate three (3) full time staff members and one (1) student worker.
Minimum Required Education/Experience
- ALA-accredited master's degree in library science.
- One (1) year of relevant experience.
- Five (5) years of experience in electronic resources management in an academic library preferred.
Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
- Broad knowledge of the electronic resources landscape, including authentication technologies.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment.
- Superb oral and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated professional with high degree of integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to handle responsibilities with both discretion and independence.
- Demonstrated ability to drive multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Collegial team player and leader, skilled in giving and receiving constructive input from multiple sources and fostering a positive climate of change.
About The University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.
Our beautifulTylercampus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites atThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Tylerand inPalestine,Longview,andHouston.
With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.
For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.
Additional Information
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Rebecca McKay
Executive Director
University Of Texas At Tyler
Tyler TX
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