e-Resources and Serials Manager

Organisation
Birmingham City University
Contact Email
nikita.haribhakta@bcu.ac.uk
Mission group (if applicable)
University Alliance
FTE staff per library service
100 - 149
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
content and cataloguing
Last uploaded
20/08/2026
Last reviewed
1 Year

Job Description

Summary

The e-Resources and Serials Manager is responsible for managing the lifecycle of e-resources and serials from selection, licensing negotiation, subscription, activation, and usage data analysis. This role involves the daily management of the University’s investment in online learning resources, supervising and developing the e-resources and serials management areas, and handling complex license negotiations. The manager will also coordinate projects, establish relationships with vendors and publishers, oversee budgets, develop performance metrics, support training and workflow development, and stay updated on emerging trends. The role requires a degree or equivalent experience in librarianship or information science, customer focus, knowledge of print and online publishing, digital tools, and related legislation. The individual must have negotiation experience, project delivery skills, strong influencing skills, excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills. Knowledge of budgets and financial procedures is desirable.