Job Posting: E-Resource Licensing Specialist, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. Amira Aaron 09 May 2006 14:25 UTC
E-Resource Licensing Specialist Office for Information Systems (OIS), Harvard University Library Salary Grade: 57 The Harvard University Library is one of the great research libraries of the world, and is committed to maintaining its excellence in the digital era. In recent years, we face the new challenges associated with integrating digital resources with traditional format materials and collections. HUL's Office for Information Systems (OIS) provides information systems and services that support the work of the Harvard Libraries. Description: Under the direction of the OIS Manager for Digital Content and Access Services, incumbent is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the libraries' cooperative e-resource purchases and shared university licensing agreements. This position also provides advice and consultation for librarians with licensing authority in individual libraries across Harvard. The HUL e-resource management unit handles licensing and usage issues for over 250 licenses for active resources and provides access to over 17,000 e-journal titles and 675 databases. Harvard University is a participant in the NorthEast Research Libraries Consortium (NERL) for cooperative e-resource purchases. Primary responsibilities: > Assumes lead role in negotiating licenses for major shared electronic resources and with major providers, including NERL consortial deals > Manages shared licensing deals and cost recovery for an e-resource budget of approximately $2 million > Provides consultation and support to individual library units on local licenses as requested and provides training and guidance as to licensing terms and requirements > Monitors and renegotiates major e-resource license agreements > Establishes and coordinates the processing of annual renewals for complex e-journal packages > Negotiates and implements internal Harvard cost-share agreements for shared resources under the oversight of the university-wide Digital Acquisitions and Collections Committee (DACC). > Oversees the development and maintenance of guidelines for standard license terms > Resolves license breaches in consultation with technical, administrative and vendor staff. > Participates on and facilitates activities of university-wide committees working on e-resource and e-journal licensing and support > Works with university-wide committees on policies, procedures, and guidelines for e-resource licensing > Participates in the ongoing design and development of systems and procedures for managing Harvard's electronic resources, including the evaluation and possible implementation of a third-party e-resource management system In collaboration with other central e-resource staff: > Enters and maintains license information in locally-developed E-Resource Management System (ERM) or third-party ERM. > Identifies and advises libraries about new resource opportunities > Coordinates vendor negotiation for resource evaluation. Requirements: MLS or equivalent, professional work experience in research library. Four years of professional experience in an academic or research library with 2-3 years experience working with e-resource licensing and management. Knowledge of the technical issues involved in the network delivery of electronic resources and with the legal and business issues involved in digital acquisitions. Familiarity with internet developments and electronic publishing. Excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills required. Note: Review of applications begins May 19. To apply; visit http://www.employment.harvard.edu/, requisition #26339. ** Apologies for cross-posting **