Description

Serials & Electronic Resources Manager/Librarian III

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Serials & Electronic Resources Manager in the Department of University Libraries. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond. 

Job Description Summary

The Serials & Electronic Resources Manager, under the supervision of the Associate Director of Access & Collection Services, oversees the Serials & E-Resources division, including but not limited to the purchase, receipt, processing, and access of library materials. 

This position is on-site, located at the Stephenville, Texas campus. Typical work hours are Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work requirements indicate.  As a librarian, holiday, evening, and/or weekend duties are required. Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).  

Responsibilities:

• 45% Manage Electronic Resources Access, Licensing, and Vendor Relations. 
  • Provides assessment, title selection, purchasing, and licensing of digital and print resources to support learning, teaching, and research.
  • Communicates with vendors, including but not limited to price and license negotiation, renewals, cancellations, and troubleshooting regarding the library's print and electronic subscriptions. 
  • Evaluate and select electronic resources based on user needs, usage statistics, and cost-effectiveness.  
  • Analyze data and generate reports as needed. 
  • Work with librarians and faculty to improve support of academic curricula and programs. 
  • Maintains knowledge of current and emerging trends in acquisitions and electronic resources/tools for assessing periodical services and recommends policy and procedure changes as they relate to the library and its functions.
• 35% - Oversees all operations of the Serials and E-Resources Department, both print and electronic. 
  • Maintains electronic Resources metadata in the library catalog, Open URL link resolver, A-Z resources list, and the online electronic management system (ERM). 
  • Organizes the remote storage of periodicals, including integrating gifts and older periodicals as needed, including the bindery process.
  • Oversees off-site circulation and maintenance.
  • Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of all library staff assigned to the department.
• 20% - Professional Librarian: Serve the community using expertise in reference, instruction, liaison, and professional duties. 

          Reference 

• • Provide reference services through various communication methods to on-campus and off-campus students and faculty and keep accurate counts.
  • Develops and delivers necessary training for traditional and new reference services.
  • Staff Reference services as assigned.
  • Provide point-of-use instruction and assistance to individuals or groups as needed.

          Instruction

• • Actively solicit, create and teach library instruction to support the university’s curriculum and students in both traditional and online formats.
  • Provide both general and subject-specific bibliographic instruction to classes as requested by faculty members which teach information literacy skills via embedded sessions, bibliographic sessions, video creation and instruction as necessary for student and faculty development.
  • Prepare instructional materials for classes and other groups as needed including but not limited to videos, LibGuides, pathfinders, and programming. 

           Subject Liaison

• • Serves as liaison to one or more academic departments, working with faculty to
    meet their information needs and the needs of their students.
  • Work with assigned departments and co-workers to enhance the library’s collections and act as a point of contact for services.
     

            Professional

• • Recommends policy and procedure changes as it deals with the library, instruction, reference, liaising, and services.
  • Actively develop and implement ideas for the promotion of the library to the university community including but not limited to programs, activities, and services.
  • Work within teams and departments to recommend and assess new programs, policies, procedures, and services.
  • Assists in covering library service points as needed.
  • Attend professional meetings and remain abreast of relevant current developments in the field
  • Positively represents Tarleton State University in professional, community, and state organizations.
  • Maintains professional demeanor and appearance in representing the Library and the University.
  • Serve on university committees.
  • Attend meetings of faculty/staff.
  • Maintains “open door” to internal and external customers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Application Procedure: 

Applications only accepted on-line at https://www.tarleton.edu/jobs and should be submitted to job posting R-088327. During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via the"Submit" action. 

Employment applications must include:

•         Completed online application
•         Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
•         Curriculum Vitae or Resume
•         At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information

 Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Requirements

Education and Experience: 

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science or international equivalent required
• Four years of related experience in an academic library setting.
   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Knowledge of automated library systems.
• Knowledge of basic metadata schemas, digital collection management software, security, and public safety issues.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, presentation, and research skills.