Williams College Libraries seeks a collaborative, analytical, and
fiscally-minded staff member to coordinate the library resource budget and
database acquisitions. We believe that our collections are a vital
component of how we develop inclusive library services for our increasingly
diverse community. In this newly-revised position, you will help develop
collections that support evolving academic priorities and an inclusive
community with diverse needs.
The successful candidate will, in consultation with the Head of Collections
and Systems, ensure that the Libraries’ resource budget, endowments, and
gift funds are properly expended. They will embrace a flexible, responsive
approach to coordinating the recurring expenditures and licensing related
to non-journal electronic resource and database acquisitions for the
College Libraries. This is a full-time, year-round, support staff position,
reporting to the Head of Collections and Systems.
The Williams Libraries are committed to developing a skilled, inclusive,
and diverse staff to serve an increasingly diverse educational community.
Our mission is to provide an intellectual forum where the world of ideas is
made manifest to inspire learning, teaching, and creativity at Williams and
beyond. We aspire to work cohesively, with creativity and competence, and
to cultivate an environment of inquiry and exploration. In the cover
letter, applicants are welcome to address relevant experience with
building, working with, and supporting a broadly diverse community.
Responsibilities
Monitor library material funds to ensure that the resource budget,
endowments, and gift funds are properly expended
Provide weekly, monthly, and annual analysis of resource budget, endowment,
and gift fund expenditures
Analyze current and past expenditures to aid recurring expense forecasts
Project proposed budget allocations for succeeding fiscal year
Administer and coordinate department financial operations
Acquire and renew non-journal recurring expense electronic resources
Administer and coordinate database and recurring-expense resource licensing
Coordinate department documentation
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience
Understanding of budgeting and accounting principles and practice
Facility in spreadsheet applications and data analysis
Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, publishers, staff,
faculty, and students
Ability to maintain documentation that is necessary for themself and others
to do their work
Ability to use common online translation tools with non-English languages
Ability to understand and evaluate licenses for library electronic resources
Ability to organize and prioritize detailed tasks and to work independently
or as part of a team
Preferred:
Understanding of data forecasting principles and practice
Experience working in the Ex Libris Alma library platform
Research indicates that applicants with marginalized identities are
hesitant to apply for positions if they do not meet all of the required and
preferred qualifications. We want to emphasize that the preferred
qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our
future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage
those who are passionate about supporting our mission through acquisition
and budget coordination to apply.
For optimal consideration please submit resume materials before December 5,
2023. Review of resumes will continue until the position is filled. Pay
range is from $20 to $24 per hour, commensurate with experience. Job band
19. Please visit http://staff-careers.williams.edu to apply–all
applications will be reviewed by the search committee.
Conditions of Employment
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background
information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a
criminal record check, and education when applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams
College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where
members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this
commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided
reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to
participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to
contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr_at_williams.edu.
*Karen Gorss Benko*
Catalog Librarian
Collection Liaison for Russian and English
Williams College Libraries
Williamstown MA 01267
413-597-4322
she/her/hers
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