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***Please Excuse Cross Postings*** *Job Posting* The University of Connecticut (UConn), one of the nation’s leading public research universities, seeks applications for the position of Head of Licensing & Acquisitions. *Job Summary* Under the general direction of the Associate University Librarian for Collections & Discovery, the Head of Licensing and Acquisitions envisions, leads, and actively participates in implementing strategies to license and acquire access to library collections needed to enable the UConn community’s scholarship and learning. The incumbent is responsible for managing and supervising the Licensing & Acquisitions Unit and leading the pursuit of further coordination and collaborations in the licensing and acquisitions work that occurs with the UConn Health and Law School libraries. Concurrently, the position engages in the work of license review and negotiations while developing, maintaining, and enhancing unit workflows that ensure that knowledge resources are acquired in a timely, effective, and fiscally-responsible manner. Within this context, the position draws upon expertise of collection management principles and practices, a user-focused orientation, and a working style that embraces collaboration in a complex and dynamic work environment. A complete job description with requirements etc. can be found at http://lib.uconn.edu/about/employment-opportunities/professional/ We look forward to your application! Michael -- *Michael A. Rodriguez, MLIS* *Electronic Resources Librarian @ University of Connecticut <http://lib.uconn.edu/>* *Professional Trainer/Consultant * *@ Shelver's Cove <http://shelverscove.wordpress.com/>* *Book Reviewer @ Library Journal <http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/>*