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Job Offer: Head of Resource Management/Associate Librarian:Job description:
Head of Resource Management/Associate LibrarianThe Head of Resource Management provides leadership abilities and management for the acquisitions of all materials, including providing access to holdings via the library's discovery tools and expertise base. They develop and manage the acquisitions budget in consultation and collaboration with the College Librarian and the Head of Collection Development.The Head of Resource Management provides leadership abilities and management for the acquisitions of all materials, including providing access to holdings via the library's discovery tools and expertise base. They develop and manage the acquisitions budget in consultation and collaboration with the College Librarian and the Head of Collection Development, and they supervise acquisitions, continuations, and finance staff in the Resource Management unit. The incumbent participates in library-wide services and projects, such as instruction, workshops, and events for the diverse Union community. Responsibilities » Organize and maintain access to the library's print, electronic, streaming, and continuing resources in all formats using a variety of platforms, including the library's electronic resource management systems, expertise base, Library Services Platform, and user-facing discovery tools (Primo, LibGuides database A-Z list). » Manage workflows and staff for the acquisition and financial workflows necessary to maintain a robust library collection in all formats. » Manage and supervise the acquisitions process (purchasing, receiving/activation, and invoicing) of library materials in all formats and supervise the maintenance of order records in the library services platform and other local files. » Maintain coverage files and troubleshoot access and authentication issues. » Ensure timely follow-through on purchase, renewal, withdrawal, and cancellation decisions; monitor and approve bill payments; anticipate annual budget expenditures and monitor expenses for collections. » Manage and provide bibliographic, contact, financial, license, and other administrative information for individual purchases and continued commitments; compile and generate usage, financial, and other business reports. » Maintain and apply expertise of the publishing environment and information management trends to the development and continuous improvement of processing workflows. » Contribute to discussions of selections, consortial arrangements, license reviews, and vendor negotiations. » Maintain skills in the library services platform and serve as in-house reference for workflow creation and improvements. » Contribute actively to the discussion and planning for all aspects of Content & Digital Library Systems and the library's service to the diverse Union community, outside library users, and visiting researchers; contribute to, and provide leadership abilities in, various departmental and library-wide committees and working groups. » Participate in the overall development of Content & Digital Library Systems efforts to provide effective, timely, and significant support for undergraduate research. » Collaborate with colleagues within the library and across campus; build significant connections with faculty, all over the profession, and in the wider research community. » Pursue a program of professional development, scholarly activity, and service as described in the College's criteria for promotion and retention. » capability to travel regionally and nationally for consortia, membership meetings and professional development. Qualifications » Master's degree in library or information science from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program and/or a combination of significant education, training, certifications, and/or work practice. » Minimum five years' professional practice managing library print and electronic resources required, preferably in an academic environment. » Demonstrated expertise and mastery of key expertise competencies in next-generation integrated library systems or library services platforms, such as ProQuest/ExLibris's Alma Administration Certification. » Proficiency with spreadsheet and/or database software required, preferably Microsoft Excel. » Minimum three years managery practice required, preferably in an academic environment. » practice with budgeting, acquisitions, electronic resource and expertise base management software preferred. » practice in serials cataloging preferred. » Evidence of leadership abilities in the fields of content access and resource management, including demonstrated effective management, planning, and organizational skills. » Demonstrated expertise and mastery of key expertise competencies as outlined by NASIG in "Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians" » Demonstrated skills in planning, project management, implementing and assessing programs and services. » Excellent written and oral communication skills. » capability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and partners. » capability to work some weekend and evening hours and to attend campus and library events. Job location: Schenectady, NY We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a prosperous candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications. We offer exceptional benefits including: » Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time » Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays » Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts) » Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs » Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development » Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan » income Continuation Program in the event of Discapability » Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents Background Checks: In conformity with our , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions. E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Lgain more about and your . Skills:
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