ACQflash: Job Opportunity at Brown University Library

Subject: Job Opportunity at Brown University Library
From: "Thompson, Steven" <steven_thompson_at_brown.edu>
Date: Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:51:00 -0500



The Brown University Library is seeking dynamic, forward-thinking 
candidates for the position of Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) 
Librarian. The RAM Librarian manages day-to-day operations supporting 
the electronic resource management and access systems for Brown 
University Library. This position works closely with the Head of 
Acquisitions and the Electronic Resources Coordinator to provide support 
for evidence-based collection management decisions and works with the 
Library’s Scholarly Resources specialists to analyze collection use and 
trends. The RAM Librarian collects and analyzes statistical data on 
expenditures, tracks use of electronic resources, analyzes vendor 
performance, and evaluates returns on investment for resource 
expenditures. S/he will collaborate with Scholarly Resources librarians 
and other Library staff to help analyze collection use and trends. S/he 
will assist in planning for and managing alternative means of materials 
selection, including unmediated, demand-driven purchases. Evaluation of 
workflows, process improvement recommendations, statistical analyses, 
and other reports to senior management will be a critical part of the 
position's responsibilities.


The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

* ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science
* 3-5 years of experience in research library acquisitions and 
electronic resources management
* Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, timely reports on resource 
use, costs, and other measures
* Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
* General knowledge of a range of software applications supporting 
access to online collections and associated technologies
* Strong interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work in a diverse and rapidly-changing environment
* Ability to work effectively with vendor representatives, library 
management, and others to deliver services

Other skills that will be highly attractive include:

* Previous experience with Innovative Interfaces systems (Millennium, ERM)
* Knowledge of relational database creation and maintenance desirable
* Previous supervisory experience desirable


With its talented and motivated student body and accomplished faculty, 
Brown University is an Ivy League research university that maintains a 
strong commitment to exceptional undergraduate instruction and a robust 
research environment. Serving a student body of 6,000 undergraduates and 
2,000 graduates and approximately 500 faculty members, the Brown 
University Library employs 65 professional, managerial, and technical 
staff, along with 70 support staff. The Library is an active member of 
the Association of Research Libraries, the Consortium of Rhode Island 
Academic and Research Libraries, HELIN (a consortium of nine academic 
libraries in Rhode Island), NERL (the Northeast Research Libraries 
consortium), and participates in several shared resource agreements, 
including BorrowDirect.

To apply, please visit the Brown University careers Website at:
https://careers.brown.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1292264065665


Steven E. Thompson
Co-Leader Technical Services
Brown University Library
voice: (401) 863-2976
fax: (401) 863-1272
email: steven_thompson_at_brown.edu
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