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Assistant Librarian (Subscriptions Librarian)

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY • Logan, UT • 20h ago

Requisition ID: 2026-10424

of Openings: 1

Location: US-UT-Logan

Category: Other

Position Type: Benefited Full-Time

Job Classification: Faculty

College: University Libraries

Department: Library Collections and Discovery

Advertised Salary: Minimum of $60,000, plus excellent benefits

Overview

Assistant Librarian (Subscriptions Librarian)

Utah State University (USU) Libraries seeks a collaborative, innovative, and service-minded individual for the position of Subscriptions Librarian. This position is responsible for providing leadership for the Subscriptions Team, and will work collaboratively with University offices overseeing procurement, contracts, and payments; Library colleagues within the Collections and Discovery department, Information Technology (LIT) team and liaison teams; and faculty and student stakeholders.

Reporting to the program chair for Collections and Resource Sharing in the Collections Strategies section, this 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment will supervise full-time staff supporting the work of e-resource acquisition, serials management, and licensing/invoicing coordination. The successful applicant will work in a dynamic, collaborative environment with support for professional growth and development. Proposed start date is September 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

Designing, implementing, and overseeing successful procurement processes and renewals for library subscriptions

Managing and negotiating license agreements and contract renewals with both internal and external stakeholders

Ensuring compliance with all the University's procurement policies and procedures

Working with a team, evaluate usage statistics and cost-per-use metrics to guide budgeting and renewal decisions

Working with a team, develop and maintain a collection mapping tying library resources to research needs, accreditation requirements, and workforce readiness

Serving as the primary point for ongoing vendor relations, maintaining connections with suppliers and publishers, and staying current on emerging products

Maintaining the electronic resources management (ERM) system

Working with library technology and liaison teams to ensure digital resources are integrated into the library's discovery layers, catalog, A-Z database lists, and instruction spaces.

Working with colleagues in LIT and liaison and service point teams to design and implement troubleshooting workflows for online access and train/oversee team responding to electronic resource access issues

Developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and other @types of documentation

Supervising and mentoring the subscriptions team

Participating in professional development, research, and service activities related to above responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS, or equivalent degree by December 2026

Familiarity with academic library resources/systems, particularly serials and online subscription-based resources

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail

Interest... For full info follow application link.

USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, s exual orientation or gender identity/expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).

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