Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
As the largest university library system in the Washington, D.C./Baltimore region, the University of Maryland (UMD) Libraries serve more than 41,000 students and 14,000 faculty and staff of the flagship College Park campus. Our extensive collections, innovative programs, and dynamic services enable student success, support teaching, research, and creativity, and enrich the intellectual and cultural life of our community.
A member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance and the Association of Research Libraries, the UMD Libraries are nationally recognized for excellence in advancing the role of academic libraries. We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and collaborative workplace where employees can grow, contribute their strengths, and be part of a community that advances discovery and learning.
The Program Manager for Shared Information Resource Content & Strategy provides leadership and coordination for the strategic development, acquisition, licensing, and management of consortial content on behalf of the University System of Maryland & Affiliated Institutions (USMAI) Library Consortium. USMAI is a consortium of 17 academic libraries committed to sharing and coordinating information and knowledge resources to advance the research, teaching, and learning missions of its member institutions. Through collective action, USMAI delivers unified and cost-effective access to electronic and print resources, supported by a shared library system (Alma and Primo) that enables coordinated discovery and resource sharing.
Reporting to the Executive Director, this position oversees the full lifecycle of shared electronic resources, including trials, procurement, license negotiation and review, access support, and ongoing evaluation. The Program Manager also contributes to shared print initiatives that advance long-term access and collaborative collection stewardship.
The incumbent applies expertise in acquisitions practices and lifecycle management within library and consortial contexts, and serves as a resource to member institutions in developing and supporting acquisitions workflows and best practices in a shared library systems environment. While this role does not provide direct technical support or systems configuration, it requires a working understanding of how acquisitions workflows interface with library systems (e.g., Alma) to enable effective collaboration and planning.
Key expectations for this position include fostering equitable access to shared resources, supporting collaborative decision-making across a diverse membership, and maintaining effective communication and service-oriented engagement with consortium stakeholders.
Preferences:
Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
Experience with acquisitions workflows, budgeting, and licensing within an integrated library system such as Alma.
Familiarity with collaborative collection development or shared print programs.
Knowledge of library analytics platforms or tools (e.g., Alma Analytics, COUNTER, vendor usage dashboards).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
Strong knowledge of acquisitions workflows and content lifecycle management.
Ability to interpret and present usage and financial data clearly
Effective communication, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
Familiarity with shared library systems and vendor ecosystems.
Commitment to equity, accessibility, and inclusive practices.
Physical Demands: The position is primarily sedentary in nature and is performed within an office environment. The position requires the ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, communicate effectively, move about the office, navigate campus locations, and occasionally travel offsite for meetings or professional events. The work environment has light to moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Licenses/Certifications: N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years of professional program management experience.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
Required Application Materials: CV or resume, Cover Letter, and 3
reference contact information (Email, name, phone number.)
Best Consideration Date: 1/17/26
Posting Close Date: n/a
Open Until Filled: Yes
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
Department
LIBR-Libraries
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$80,000 - $115,000
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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