POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Acquisitions and Electronic Resources
Librarian, Senior Manager


Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies seeks an Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Librarian to provide leadership and professional expertise in the selection, acquisition, and renewal scholarly resources for the Libraries (totaling $15M) on behalf of the University. This position manages the Acquisitions and E-Resources unit, supervising a unit of six (6) employees and leads publisher/vendor license negotiations. In collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Collections and the Head of Acquisitions and Discovery, this position assists in sustainable scholarship initiatives within the Libraries and in the Big Ten Academic Alliance, most notably the BIG Collective Collection<https://www.btaa.org/library/the-big-collection>. This position collaborates on consortial electronic resources acquisition and licensing activities within the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) and the Academic Libraries of Indiana (ALI), serving as the designated electronic resources officer and leads the Libraries’ role in e-resources collection partnerships at the local, state, and national level. The Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Librarian supports materials budget planning through data gathering and reports, as well as monitors and evaluates the changing e-resources environment, and communicates issues, trends, and new developments.

Required Qualifications

  *   ALA-accredited Masters in Library and Information Science or equivalent
  *   4 years of relevant professional experience working in libraries, consortia, or information industry, with at least one year of experience with acquisition of physical and/or electronic resources
  *   Familiarity with copyright, fair use, and other intellectual property issues as these pertain to electronic resources
  *   Solid understanding of vendor publishing models, licensing, electronic resource management, and access management
Preferred Qualifications

  *   Experience working with ExLibris products
  *   Experience working in an academic library
  *   Previous supervisory experience
  *   Knowledge of electronic resources and serials cataloging and descriptive standards.
  *   Experience negotiating license agreements for e-resources for an academic library
  *   Experience assessing library collections and services
Environment:  Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies (Libraries), recipient of the 2015 Award for Excellence in University Libraries from the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), is at the forefront of academic librarianship and redefining the role of the academic, research library in learning, discovery, and engagement activities of the University.  Libraries faculty and staff are deeply involved in information literacy instruction and instructional design, redefining of learning spaces, scholarly communication, data management, and global outreach.  Libraries faculty have expanded their collaborative endeavors with disciplinary faculty in integrating information literacy into the core curriculum.
Libraries is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement.
Purdue University (http://www.purdue.edu/)<http://www.purdue.edu/>, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, in the historic Wabash River valley, is one hour from Indianapolis and two hours from Chicago. Renowned nationally and internationally for its programs in engineering, science, agriculture, and business, the University has over 45,869 students and 16,925 employees. Purdue is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTTA).  Purdue has the fifth highest ranking for most Innovative University in America.
The greater Lafayette area (http://www.homeofpurdue.com/)<http://www.homeofpurdue.com/> provides diverse cultural, social, and recreational activities.
“Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.”  From Nondiscrimination Policy Statement, Purdue University http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/ea_eou_statement.html.<http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/ea_eou_statement.html>

Salary and benefits:



Salary commensurate with experience in the context of Purdue University’s salary structure.



Purdue provides a generous fringe benefit package that includes retirement benefits as well as health, disability and life insurance, and tuition support for employee, children, and spouse.  Purdue University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
Relocation funding will be available and discussed on a case-by-case basis.
A background check will be required for employment in this position


Application process:

For consideration submit resume and apply online for this staff position at:


External posting link: https://bit.ly/36KcgNl
Internal posting link: https://bit.ly/2UygwtL (Purdue employees)
Cover letter is required to be considered for this position.  Cover letter must include your interest in and qualifications for the position, as well as your past experiences, current interests and activities, and/or goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.



Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer.  All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.