ACQUISITIONS AND LICENSING LIBRARIAN

Description

The Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the
position of Acquisitions & Licensing Librarian. The Acquisitions & Licensing Librarian will (1)
provide oversight and direction for the Resource Acquisition unit which includes four staff
positions; (2) forecast, manage, and reconcile the VCU Libraries collections budget in excess of
twelve million dollars; (3) interpret and negotiate licenses for the Libraries’ collections in
accordance with the VCU Libraries Values in Publisher Relations; (4) and cultivate close
collaboration with all stakeholders across the collection management and electronic resource
management lifecycles. The Acquisitions & Licensing Librarian will join 5 faculty and 6
professional staff as a member of the Resource Acquisition and Metadata Services (RAMS)
department. The successful candidate will join a culturally and academically diverse faculty of
the highest caliber.

Salary commensurate with experience, not less than $70,000 annually. This is a full-time,
non-tenured faculty position. 12-month faculty benefits apply, including 24 vacation days
annually and choice of retirement and annuity plans. Relocation assistance, as well as a
professional development allowance is also available. For more information about benefits, see
the Faculty Benefits page.

To apply for this position go to VCU Careers Site. Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.