Resources Licensing Manager

Position Title Resources Licensing Manager
Department/Unit University Libraries
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S246-24
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0 FTE
Salary $59,555 – $79,673 per annum
Classification ADM-05

Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary
University Libraries support and advance learning and research endeavors by providing collections, facilities and services that expedite access to the world’s information and knowledge. Under the direction of the Associate Dean, Resources and reporting to the Resources Management Librarian, the Resources Licensing Manager will work with vendors to support the acquisition, renewal, licensing, and administration of electronic resources on behalf of the Libraries and in support of the University’s goals for teaching, learning, and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage system-wide collection purchases, process development, pricing trends and analyses, accurate fiscal forecasting and reporting, and evidence-based collection management.
• Provide acquisition services for content and content-related tools, including product exploration, facilitating trial access, ordering, invoicing, and subscription renewal. Review and negotiate license agreements with publishers/vendors to reach favorable pricing and licensing terms.
• Serve as the primary liaison with consortia, vendors, publishers and other suppliers. Ensure appropriate standards of service delivery are being met and resolve any related issues.
• Coordinate with the E-Resources team on the technical aspects of e-resources’ administration, including access management and authentication.
• Support collections budget management and planning for the entire library system and provide financial reporting for all acquisitions spending. Coordinate purchase decisions across the Libraries, consulting appropriately as needed.

Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• Diploma in library and information technology plus approximately five to seven years progressive relevant work experience in or with libraries (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Experience with e-resources lifecycle, including acquisitions and pricing models, and ordering and invoicing processes, as well as experience negotiating with vendors and/or publishers, analysing license proposals, and managing print and electronic resources.
• Experience using a library services platform and other electronic resources management systems, a proven capability using standard software applications and other web-based systems, and the demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience in an academic environment along with a commitment to professional development, and a demonstrated awareness of emerging trends in academic libraries, open access, scholarly communication, publishing, and information resources management.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills with the proven ability to collect and analyze resource information and data in support of library planning and strategic development.

Assets

• University degree in a relevant field.
• Financial or business training or experience.
• Experience with ALMA.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Banner.

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

• Self-Awareness & Professionalism
• Integrity
• Service
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
  
  Additional Information
  Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
  
  Application Consideration
  Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
  
  We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.

Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies One (1)
Open Date 07/22/2024
Close Date 08/09/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/17217