Technical Services is responsible for the ongoing evaluation and renewal of the University Library's serials, continuations, and database subscriptions. You will ensure accurate renewal and cancelation processing, database management, and metadata coordination with Technical Services units and vendors. 

The Serials Management Librarian will coordinate communication between vendors and selectors related to pricing and subscription related questions. They also serve as an important liaison for the activation of relevant knowledge base records/collections, identifying bibliographic data for correction, with attention to title changes and splits, and facilitating seamless access to renewed resources. 

You will report to the Head of the Order Unit within the Technical Services department, a part of the Collections division.

You will provide oversight and coordination of peer activities but will not provide direct supervisory responsibilities over other employees.

This position is available for onsite, hybrid or remote work.
 

60% Renewal processing and workflow management

• Coordinate among Technical Services units to oversee the renewal/cancelation process for all serials, continuations, and database subscriptions. Support electronic package subscription renewal.
• Analyze and identify workflow priorities, ensure processing, and resolve any issues independently.
• Be contact for vendors and selectors, facilitating communication around renewals.
• Approve invoices for renewal payments and ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Maintain documentation for renewals workflows full life cycle, including acquisitions and metadata .

30% Metadata coordination and database management

• Coordinate with Technical Services and vendors to identify electronic resource collections within our Library Services Platform for activation and to manage title changes for physical resources.
• Identify systemic issues or gaps within renewal workflows and propose solutions.
• Primary for monitoring updates from vendors and staying informed about changes that may affect renewals or metadata. Communicate across Technical Services or reassign to units as appropriate.

10% Leadership through professional activities

• Collaborate in the workflow acquisition of Library resources, including the ongoing pursuit of process improvements, and the development and distribution of policies.
• Keep up to date with latest technologies, trends, and standards related to the management of licensed and Open Access resources. Initiate discussion of these within the U-M Library.
• Professional engagement and activity are expected; represent the University Library by participating in library, campus, consortial, and national task forces, committees, and special projects.
• Be active in research, outreach, and professional service. Sharing with library colleagues relevant information gained from collaborative efforts.
   

• ALA-accredited master's degree or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience.
• 1-2 years analytical work, technical skills, and a demonstrated commitment to staff development.
• 6 months of project management experience. 
• A clear vision for the future of acquisitions and resource access and desire to achieve that vision in a fluid technological environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to work with a variety of colleagues and levels of staff, aligning with our organizational philosophy of One Library and the ability to promote teamwork, equity, and inclusiveness.
   

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

The anticipated hire date is Spring 2025.

This is a term limited appointment of 3 years. 

Appointment is anticipated as an Assistant Librarian. Salary and rank are dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The target salary range for this position is $62,500 to $66,500. For questions about this posting or to request accommodations, please contact libraryjobs@umich.edu.

This appointment is subject to the UM/LEO-GLAM collective bargaining agreement.

Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the library's process for librarian promotion and advancement.

The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off (24 vacation days per year, and 15 days of sick leave a year), matched retirement contributions with immediate vesting, professional development opportunities, and more. TIAA and Fidelity Investments' retirement benefits are available.

This position may be eligible for onsite, hybrid or remote work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change, dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment. For more information on Modes of Work, please click here. 

It is the policy of the University of Michigan to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.  Pursuant to the 2022-2025 UM|LEO-GLAM agreement, each appointing unit will designate an administrative contact ("administrative designee") who is responsible for communicating with the necessary parties about accommodations requests made by Employees in that appointing unit on each campus. The Administrative Designee for Library Collection - Technical Services is Debby Jackson.  They may be reached at 734-764-9529 or jacksonda@umich.edu.
 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of Ten calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the ninth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.