Licensing and Subscriptions Librarian

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Flexible, Geelong - City, Melbourne - Burwood
Categories:Library Services

Discover an exciting opportunity as a Licensing and Subscription Librarian. Join our team and play a key role in the acquisition and renewal of electronic subscription resources at Deakin University. Collaborate with library staff and engage in negotiations with vendors and publishers to optimise our subscriptions budget. Your expertise will ensure resources align seamlessly with University teaching, learning, and research objectives. If you're passionate about making a difference in academic environments, we invite you to apply and contribute to our dynamic team.

• Flexible location
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $89,012 - $96,126 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Licensing and Subscriptions Librarian, you will:

• Investigate the acquisition of new information resources including conducting trials, evaluating content and liaising with stakeholders on teaching, learning and research requirements
• Complete acquisition and renewal workflows including price negotiation with vendors, content and license evaluation, and collation of documentation for evaluation
• Adhere to critical timeframes for procurement activities including license expiration dates and CAUL renewal deadlines to ensure uninterrupted access to electronic resources
• Investigate and identify relevant solutions and select the most appropriate from the range of alternatives.
• Build new and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and key and influential individuals both inside and outside the University
• Strive for excellence and consult regularly with clients to clarify who requires the information, the purpose for which it is required, criteria for success and where and when advice and recommendation is required
• Communicate with confidence using examples and the most appropriate influencing technique for a given situation to increase understanding and support 

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree and/or postgraduate qualifications in library and information science conferring eligibility for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or training
• Demonstrated experience in information resource procurement processes, preferably in the higher education sector
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in integrated library management systems and experience in using a variety of software applications and library operating systems

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Catherine King (Manager, Licensing and Subscriptions) via [email protected] 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Licensing and Subscriptions Librarian .pdf

Applications for this position close on Tuesday 16th April 2024 at 5:00pm.

Are You Ready?

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Advertised:25 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:16 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time