Library Manager

Location Name: Florida International University Green Library

County: Miami-Dade

Region: Southeast Florida

Address: 11200 SW 8th StreetCity: MiamiZipcode: 33199

ALA accredited Masters required: No

Manages the overall tracking of the Libraries’ electronic resources. Involves detailed record keeping of administrative metadata across several proprietary systems and knowledge bases. Assists in acquiring, administering, maintaining, and ensuring continuity of access to electronic content.

Maintains administrative metadata in the discovery and electronic resource management systems or analogous systems (e.g. spreadsheets, SharePoint, OneDrive). Tracks changes to licensed databases, collections, e-journal packages, and other electronic content.

Verifies that renewal costs match contractual agreements. Maintains administrative accounts for electronic resource platforms and vendor databases in order to manage content and generate reports.

Works with the Electronic Resources Librarian in collecting order and usage data, and creates customized reports as needed by administration or liaison librarians.

Works with the Electronic Resources Librarian to maintain library holdings in the knowledgebase and discovery systems. Tracks publisher, platform, and title changes. Performs appropriate record maintenance. Migrates subscribed titles and access links as appropriate. Communicates holdings, title, and linking problems to commercial knowledgebase provider.

Works closely with other library departments to disseminate information about electronic resources. Notifies Cataloging of changes to ensure that electronic resource and e-journal records in the ILS are up to date with the correct URLs, titles, or any other change notices received from vendors. Triages resource and technology problem reports and assists in troubleshooting.

Receives new resource inquiries from liaison librarians. Works with vendors to set up trial access to electronic resources. Provides price quote information or usage reports when requested.

Assists Electronic Resources Librarian with administration and organization of new and renewing license agreements. Collaborates with Acquisitions staff to monitor electronic resource renewals.

Education/Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience with two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Multilingual Skills Required: No

Contact Person: Jacqueline Radebaugh

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 305-348-3784

How to Apply / Instructions:

Prospective Employee

Go to the FIU Jobs database at:  https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

== Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.