Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian
Listed on 2026-07-29
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Education Administration, Information & Knowledge Management
Position Summary
The Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian provides leadership and expertise in the acquisition, licensing, access management, and ongoing evaluation of electronic resources. This position plays a central role in negotiating and managing licenses for databases, electronic journals, e-books, data sets, and emerging digital content that support the University of Georgia’s research, teaching, and public service mission.
The Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian leads a unit of approximately 2 staff hiring, training, and managing performance. Working collaboratively across library units and with campus partners, the role ensures that electronic resources are licensed in ways that balance user access, fiscal responsibility, legal compliance, and strategic priorities such as open access, accessibility, and data-driven decision making. The incumbent contributes to library wide collection strategies, vendor relationships, and assessment initiatives, and serves as a key point of contact for license interpretation and use rights throughout the organization.
UGA librarians are non-tenured faculty members. UGA offers an attractive benefits program including a choice of health and retirement plans, dental plan, vision plan, tuition remission, paid relocation, 21 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Posting DetailsPosting Number
F2734P
Working Title
Electronic & Continuing Resources Librarian
Department
Libraries-Acquisitions Serials
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.
The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
The UGA Libraries advance the University of Georgia’s mission by providing the best possible access to recorded knowledge, actively contributing to the success of students and faculty through teaching and research services provided in physical and virtual environments, exemplifying the University’s strategic priority to serve the people of Georgia and beyond. The UGA Libraries offer nationally distinctive special collections related to Georgia’s history, politics, and public policy, and preserves one of the foremost media collections in public broadcasting.
The UGA Libraries provide IT support for Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO), Georgia’s statewide virtual library initiative, and is home to the UGA Press and Georgia Review. Please visit libs.uga.edu for more information.
Location of Vacancy
Athens Area
Employer Details
Posting Type:
External
Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP
Employment Type
Employee
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible
Under utilization
Advertised Salary
Minimum salary begins at $60,000; offers will be commensurate with experience
Anticipated Start Date
10/01/2026
Job Posting Date
06/30/2026
Job Closing Date
Open until filled
EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb ).
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