Serials & Electronic Resources Manager/Librarian III

Job Title

Serials & Electronic Resources Manager/Librarian III

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

University Library

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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.

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. Serves as Campus Security Authority (CSA).

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.

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 bibl