What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Resource Management/Associate Librarian position at Union College?
The Head of Resource Management provides leadership and management for the acquisitions of all materials, including providing access to holdings via the library’s discovery tools and knowledge 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 and management for the acquisitions of all materials, including providing access to holdings via the library’s discovery tools and knowledge 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
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 successful 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:
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. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
The Head of Resource Management provides leadership and management for the acquisitions of all materials, including providing access to holdings via the library’s discovery tools and knowledge 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, knowledge 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 oversee 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 knowledge 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 expertise 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 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 relevant support for undergraduate research.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the library and across campus; build meaningful connections with faculty, throughout 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.
- Ability to travel regionally and nationally for consortia, membership meetings and professional development.
- Master’s degree in library or information science from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program and/or a combination of relevant education, training, certifications, and/or work experience.
- Minimum five years’ professional experience managing library print and electronic resources required, preferably in an academic environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and mastery of key knowledge 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 supervisory experience required, preferably in an academic environment.
- Experience with budgeting, acquisitions, electronic resource and knowledge base management software preferred.
- Experience in serials cataloging preferred.
- Evidence of leadership in the fields of content access and resource management, including demonstrated effective management, planning, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and mastery of key knowledge 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.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and partners.
- Ability to work some weekend and evening hours and to attend campus and library events.
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 successful 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
- Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
- Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
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. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).
