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Collection Development and Licensing Coordinator (Research Assistant Librarian) for the Marriott Library

Position Number: 6513336
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Libraries

Collection Development and Licensing Coordinator (Research Assistant Librarian) for the Marriott Library

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Information and Inquiries: To learn about the position or provide a nomination, please contact Melanie Hawks, Assistant Dean for Organizational Development and Director of Library Human Resources, at melanie.hawks@utah.edu. Additional information about the application process can be found at https://lib.utah.edu/faculty-faq.php.

Are you interested in collections portfolio management? The Collections and Scholarly Communication Division at the J. Willard Marriott Library seeks a customer-focused, analytical, and fiscally responsible individual to support the management of the $3.6M collections portfolio of the Utah Academic Library Consortium (UALC). The UALC is a statewide consortium of public and private institutions engaged in cooperative resource purchasing and resource sharing. As Collection Development and Licensing Coordinator, you will assist in managing UALC's portfolio of information resources. Based at the University of Utah and reporting to the Head of Collections and Resource Description, this position collaborates with UALC Libraries and institutions, engages with content providers, and works with other Utah state government organizations to acquire, manage, and ensure access to content that supports teaching and research at UALC institutions. (Utah Academic Library Consortium |) This position requires some travel within the state. Additionally, this position supports the collection development functions within the J. Willard Marriott Library.

Notice to Applicants: This is a non-tenure-track faculty position with an initial appointment of 3 years. Continuation/renewal of the appointment is not guaranteed and will depend on multiple factors, including the availability of funding.

Work Location: Relocation to the Salt Lake City, Utah area is required and will be financially supported by house hunting and moving allowances. This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and local remote work. The telecommuting arrangement will be based on the position's needs and authorized at the Head of Collections & Resource Description's discretion.

Primary Responsibilities:

Supports licensing and negotiations for the Consortium's collections. Maintains documentation of licensing terms, renewal cycles, and decision-making processes to ensure transparency and continuity. Provides technical support for member libraries by working with vendors to resolve access issues.
Collaborates with the UALC Collection Development Committee (CDC) and UALC institutions to make collection development decisions informed by user needs, institutional priorities, and trends in scholarly communication. Contributes to the strategic planning and assessment of UALC's shared collections, including identifying opportunities for new acquisitions, cost savings, or collaborative initiatives.
Monitors budget expenditures, working closely with the Head of Collections and Resource Description and the Budget Director to anticipate future trends and needs.
Coordinates and provides training for UALC CDC members.
Compiles, analyzes, and disseminates usage statistics for electronic resources to demonstrate the value of UALC shared collections.

Join us in creating a great organization: We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional career path. We are especially interested in identifying and interviewing candidates with experience and expertise that will contribute to advancing our mission to provide everyone with access to information resources and educational opportunities. Creating a culture of assessment is an emerging priority for the library, evidenced by the recent creation of a full-time Assessment Analyst position. At the core of the Marriott Library is a responsive and adaptive service culture, which our emphasis on assessment will strengthen. We are attuned to the evolving needs of our students and faculty; in Spring 2024, for instance, we invited all members of the University of Utah community to submit specific, big-ticket, one-time purchase suggestions to enhance Marriott Library's research and teaching collections. We engage and support the campus research community through endeavors such as our Patent and Trademark Research Center's 40th anniversary celebration/lecture and our NEH-funded Summer Institute focusing on responsible AI. Recognizing student success as the U's top priority, we have invested in making course materials and technology more accessible and developing resources to support groups with specific needs, such as first-generation students. The information in this posting is intended to give applicants an understanding of the role and the types of skills, experiences, and credentials that will typically make someone qualified for consideration and prepared to meet the position expectations. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match for everything listed or perform all duties equally proficiently on day one. In your CV and cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting.

Required Qualifications:

ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent.
Experience with budget management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate across institutions or departments
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret usage statistics and make data-informed decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and determining optimal strategies for acquiring, managing, and analyzing collections portfolios
Experience negotiating with content providers and evaluating licenses to ensure licenses meet the Consortium's needs while minimizing risks
Experience with collection analysis, and assessment
Experience with library services platforms and knowledge bases
Experience delivering training

Criteria for Faculty Appointment:
The successful completion of a criminal background check is required by Utah state law (http://www.regulations.utah.edu/humanResources/5-130.html).

Compensation:
Salary is for a 12-month effort and will be dependent on qualifications. The budgeted salary range is $63,000-$68,000. Our excellent benefits include a 14.2% retirement contribution to TIAA-CREF/Fidelity, medical and dental coverage, and generous paid sick and vacation time.

Application instructions: Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing the strengths you would bring to the role/organization, and contact information for five professional references. Reference letters are not requested.

Preferred consideration will be given to all applications received by September 21, 2025.

Department: 00013 - UT Academic Library Consortium
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Non Tenure Track
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN01391CF

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187903

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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