Job opportunity: head of resource management, Union College (NY)

Hello, everyone --

We have a new opening on my team: Head of Resource Management. This
position provides oversight and management for acquisitions and electronic
resources, and works very closely with our Collection Development,
Cataloging & Metadata, and Systems & Discovery librarians. Please feel free
to email me with any questions about the position.

*Position Announcement*
Union College’s Schaffer Library seeks an experienced acquisitions and
e-resources librarian for the position of Head of Resource Management. This
role will manage processes, mostly in Alma, that help us provide access to
the best quality information available to our faculty and student
community. The unit, consisting of the head of the group as well as 3 FTE,
performs work related to acquisitions, licensing, maintenance of electronic
resources, and budgeting.

*Essential Responsibilities and Duties:*

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   *Supervision and Management of Acquisitions Processes:* Manages and
   supervises staff (currently 3 FTE) that acquire/license, receive/activate,
   and invoice library materials. Oversees the maintenance of order records in
   the library services platform (Alma). Works with Collection Development
   Librarian to complete acquisitions processes by providing financial,
   license, and other administrative information for purchases and continued
   commitments. Ensures timely follow-through on purchase, renewal,
   withdrawal, and cancellation decisions. Works closely with the Cataloging &
   Metadata Librarian to ensure bibliographic records are managed
   appropriately.
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   *Management of Electronic Resources:* Ensures holdings are up to date,
   and leverages the Alma Community Zone to manage coverage. Works with
   vendors to evaluate new functionality and offerings. Works closely with
   Systems & Discovery Librarian to maintain access and troubleshoot
   authentication issues related to licensing and vendor connectivity. Works
   with the Contracts Office to ensure vendor contracts are executed in a
   timely manner.
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   *Assessment and Reporting:* Creates and maintains reports for electronic
   resources usage, cost per use analyses, and budget trends. Loads usage
   records (COUNTER / SUSHI) and analyzes results. Maintains expertise in the
   library services platform and serves as in-house reference for workflow
   creation and improvements.
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   *Budgeting:* Monitors and approves bill payments; anticipates annual
   budget expenditures and monitors expenses for collections. Works with staff
   to maintain Alma budget and reconcile with the campus financial system
   (Workday). Creates reports around budgeting and trends. Resolves issues
   around accounting and payments.
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   *Library and Campus Collaborations:* Participates in library-wide
   services and projects, such as workshops and events. Contributes actively
   to the discussion and planning for all aspects of department and library
   services to the diverse Union community, outside library users, and
   visiting researchers. Contributes to, and provides leadership in, various
   departmental and library-wide committees and working groups.


For more information, including qualifications and salary range, and to
apply, visit:
https://unioncollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UnionCollegeCareers/job/Head-of-Resource-Management_JR100878

*Please upload a CV and cover letter when applying.*

-- 
Joanna DiPasquale
Director of Content & Digital Library Systems
Schaffer Library, Union College
518-388-6631
dipasquj_at_union.edu
Pronouns: she/her/hers