Do you have expertise in electronic resources management? Do you have excellent communication skills, with an ability to lead and motivate others to achieve key objectives? Would you like to be part of the team developing and delivering our content strategy at UWE Bristol and responding to trends in academic publishing and resource provision?
We are looking for a motivated and experienced information professional to join us in a key role in our Discovery and Resourcing team. This role sits in a busy and dynamic team that works to ensure that content, and the systems that support access to that content, is effectively managed and seamlessly delivered to library users.
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
About the role:
You will lead on the licensing and authentication of electronic information resources and the procurement and lifecycle management of subscription journals and databases. You will oversee supplier liaison, budget management, return on investment analysis, negotiation and licensing for these resources. We currently have over 800 applicable subscriptions.
A key element of the role is to lead a team of Discovery and Resourcing Librarians, who each manage a portfolio of resource...