Five plus years of progressively responsible acquisitions and/or electronic resources experience

Three years of supervisory experience with the ability to lead staff, develop, and manage efficient workflows/processes in support of strategic goals

Excellent oral and written communication skills through a variety of communication methods

Proven ability to adapt to a changing information landscape, manage competing priorities, and navigate ambiguity

Demonstrated commitment to professional development/achievement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering with campus procurement office and basic accounting systems
• Knowledge of current trends in Electronic Resource Management
• Experience with assessment and related tools such as Alma Analytics, Oracle, ShinyApps, Tableau, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic resources technical standards such as COUNTER, KBART, and SUSHI.
• Experience managing streaming media purchases, access, and holdings.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Shea Roll

Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-2280

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jennifer Matthews, Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87197

Description

Works with the Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development to lead and participate in workflows for the lifecycle management of electronic and print resources, including trialing, ordering, establishing and maintaining access, physical processing, invoicing, and reviewing and renewing of electronic and print resources of all types, including (but not limited to) print and ebooks, print and electronic journals, databases, streaming media, artist's books, and other items.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description

Supervises, recruits, mentors, and guides a team of staff; manages and coordinates the day-to-day ordering, licensing, and troubleshooting of all print and electronic resources while also identifying areas for improvement that ensure sustainability and cost-efficiency.

Percentage Of Time
20%

Description

Serves as an expert in the use of Alma Acquisitions, and the related functions of Dartmouth's financial systems and policies; documents procedures and disseminates process-related information to selectors and relevant Libraries staff.

Percentage Of Time
25%

Description

Applying a strategic lens to workflow and process assessment, implements changes where appropriate to ensure collections building continues to meet the institution's research and teaching mission.

Percentage Of Time
10%

Description

In coordination with the Electronic Resources Librarian, manages acquisitions' licensing workflows and the e-resources renewal process, ensuring the appropriate steps are taken to license and maintain active orders for e-resources.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description

Collaborates with selectors and other library colleagues in evaluating print and e-resource acquisitions models, including open access models, advising on their suitability for integration of resources into existing workflows; documents and adjusts policies and processes for new acquisitions models as appropriate; guides acquisitions staff in setting up or modifying orders to accurately reflect the acquisition model and license term.

Percentage Of Time
10%

Description

Professional engagement: stays current on emerging trends, practices, and standards in acquisitions, electronic resource management, and emerging technologies. Participates in users' groups and open-source communities to maintain updated systems knowledge, enhance problem-solving skills, obtain best practices, and facilitate improvements to existing systems and workflows.

Percentage Of Time
5%

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned

Five plus years of progressively responsible acquisitions and/or electronic resources experience

Three years of supervisory experience with the ability to lead staff, develop, and manage efficient workflows/processes in support of strategic goals

Excellent oral and written communication skills through a variety of communication methods

Proven ability to adapt to a changing information landscape, manage competing priorities, and navigate ambiguity

Demonstrated commitment to professional development/achievement

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering with campus procurement office and basic accounting systems
• Knowledge of current trends in Electronic Resource Management
• Experience with assessment and related tools such as Alma Analytics, Oracle, ShinyApps, Tableau, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic resources technical standards such as COUNTER, KBART, and SUSHI.
• Experience managing streaming media purchases, access, and holdings.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Shea Roll

Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-2280

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jennifer Matthews, Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87197

Description

Works with the Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development to lead and participate in workflows for the lifecycle management of electronic and print resources, including trialing, ordering, establishing and maintaining access, physical processing, invoicing, and reviewing and renewing of electronic and print resources of all types, including (but not limited to) print and ebooks, print and electronic journals, databases, streaming media, artist's books, and other items.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description

Supervises, recruits, mentors, and guides a team of staff; manages and coordinates the day-to-day ordering, licensing, and troubleshooting of all print and electronic resources while also identifying areas for improvement that ensure sustainability and cost-efficiency.

Percentage Of Time
20%

Description

Serves as an expert in the use of Alma Acquisitions, and the related functions of Dartmouth's financial systems and policies; documents procedures and disseminates process-related information to selectors and relevant Libraries staff.

Percentage Of Time
25%

Description

Applying a strategic lens to workflow and process assessment, implements changes where appropriate to ensure collections building continues to meet the institution's research and teaching mission.

Percentage Of Time
10%

Description

In coordination with the Electronic Resources Librarian, manages acquisitions' licensing workflows and the e-resources renewal process, ensuring the appropriate steps are taken to license and maintain active orders for e-resources.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description

Collaborates with selectors and other library colleagues in evaluating print and e-resource acquisitions models, including open access models, advising on their suitability for integration of resources into existing workflows; documents and adjusts policies and processes for new acquisitions models as appropriate; guides acquisitions staff in setting up or modifying orders to accurately reflect the acquisition model and license term.

Percentage Of Time
10%

Description

Professional engagement: stays current on emerging trends, practices, and standards in acquisitions, electronic resource management, and emerging technologies. Participates in users' groups and open-source communities to maintain updated systems knowledge, enhance problem-solving skills, obtain best practices, and facilitate improvements to existing systems and workflows.

Percentage Of Time
5%

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned