Program Manager, Shared Information Resource Content & Strategy

University of Maryland•College Park, MD

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Five (5) years of professional program management experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Oversees the full lifecycle of shared electronic resources, including trials, procurement, license negotiation and review, access support, and ongoing evaluation.
Contributes to shared print initiatives that advance long-term access and collaborative collection stewardship.
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.
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.