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Collection Management Specialist

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Research & Development
    Education & Teaching
  • Ipswich
    Remote

Requirements

  • 0-2 years of experience with current librarian workflows and trends, and have done content selection for one or more subjects
  • Experience with the theory and practice of collection development and management including researching subjects and products, assessing and evaluating products and collections
  • Understanding different audience and market needs and have a knowledge of relevant, high value book content for diverse markets and territories
  • Comfortable working in a remote environment
  • Comfortable with public speaking and leading/contributing to group and conference presentations
  • Have prior knowledge of academic publishers and content
  • Masters of Library Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution.

Responsibilities

  • Provide experience gained of current librarian workflows to create and maintain subject-based and market-focused eBook products to ensure that collections are high quality, relevant to customer needs, and competitive
  • Identify new book product opportunities based on library experience, market research, customer surveys, and focus groups
  • Coordinate with Marketing to promote book products, updates, and enhancements and to confirm book products are accurately represented on the EBSCO website, in brochures, and in other promotional media
  • Evaluate publisher content and offerings to help identify and target needed book content and coordinate with the Publisher Relations department to initiate publisher onboarding initiatives

FAQs

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position, but it is U.S.-based only (excluding U.S. territories).

What is the primary responsibility of the Collection Management Specialist I?

The primary responsibility is to curate print and eBook collections using librarian collection development methods as well as analytics and evidence-based tools.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have 0-2 years of experience with current librarian workflows, content selection for subjects, and a Master's of Library Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution.

Is experience with academic publishers necessary for this job?

While not mandatory, prior knowledge of academic publishers and content is considered a factor that sets candidates apart.

What kind of team will I be working with?

You will be part of the Collection Development team, which includes 4 librarians and 1 analyst, as well as the larger Books team.

Will I receive support and training in this role?

Yes, there will be ample resources, tools, training, and support to ensure your success and career growth at EBSCO Information Services.

How is success measured in this position?

Success is typically measured by the ability to create and maintain high-quality, relevant collections that meet customer needs and stay competitive in the market.

What are the work hours like for this remote position?

The job involves flexibility that comes with remote work, which can help achieve a greater work-life balance. Specific work hours can be discussed with your supervisor.

Are there opportunities for public speaking or presentations in this role?

Yes, being comfortable with public speaking and contributing to group and conference presentations is encouraged and set apart successful candidates.

What is the pay range for this position?

The pay range for the Collection Management Specialist I position is USD $51,910.00 - USD $74,155.00 per year.

At EBSCO Information Services, we're working every day to transform lives.

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Employees
1984
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Mission & Purpose

EBSCO Information Services is the leading provider of information resources for institutions including discovery, journal and e-package services, research databases, e-books, digital archives, healthcare resources, corporate resources, readers’ advisory and more. EBSCO serves the research needs of academic institutions, schools and public libraries plus hospitals and medical institutions, corporations and government agencies. We are a stable, growing company and currently hiring across several business units. Please visit our careers website careers.ebsco.com to view the positions we have available company-wide.

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