Collection Strategist Librarian
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Westat is an employee-owned corporation
providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as
well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments.
Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than
2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near
Washington, DC.Westat is committed to building a diverse workforce
and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We
believe that our greatest strength draws on the different
backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our
employees.Job SummaryWestat is seeking an experienced librarian to
manage the acquisition, licensing, access, maintenance, and
assessment of the library's electronic resources, including
databases, journals, e-books, and other digital materials. The
individual in this role will have a strong understanding of the
full cycle of electronic resources management, as well as
experience in vendor relations and in the development and use of
evaluative criteria to support licensing and renewal. This position
is central to the effective operation of the library and represents
an opportunity to rethink and realign workflows for administering
electronic resources.A hybrid work arrangement with 3 days on-site
at a Westat office location is preferred, remote work arrangements
will be considered. Westat's headquarters is currently in
Rockville, Maryland but will be relocating to Bethesda, Maryland in
the fall of 2025.--- Advance and implement the library's approach
to acquiring and licensing a portfolio of scholarly electronic
resources, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, research
landscape, copyright and licensing compliance, and budgetary
parameters.--- Coordinate the selection, evaluation, and
negotiation of electronic resource subscriptions and licenses in
collaboration with library staff.--- Monitor trends and
advancements in scholarly electronic resource management and
recommend collection updates based on researcher needs, usage data,
cost-effectiveness, and other relevant criteria.--- Main point of
contact for the integrated library system, leveraging its
capabilities, and implementing procedures to ensure data integrity.
Perform copy cataloging.--- Liaise with vendors, including ensuring
seamless access and discovery of library resources.--- Advise
leadership on copyright licensing and digital content usage
restrictions to ensure compliance.--- Together with the library
manager, monitor expenditures as appropriate.--- Supervise, mentor,
and grow the capabilities of the team.--- Develop appropriate
standards, policies, procedures, and workflows.--- Participate in
professional organizations and networks relevant to e-resources
librarianship.--- Other special projects, as assigned.Basic
Qualifications--- Master's degree from an American Library
Association accredited institution.--- Minimum of 5 years of
professional experience negotiating electronic subscriptions in a
library environment.--- Knowledge of cataloging and classification
practices and the ability to perform copy cataloging.---
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability
to interpret licenses to support stakeholders' understanding of
terms and conditions.--- Demonstrated verbal and written
communication skills to build relationships with staff and
vendors.--- Demonstrated attention to detail needed to document the
acquisitions and licensing process.--- Ability to manage time
effectively while working on multiple projects.Preferred
Qualifications--- Experience with the full cycle of library
electronic resources management.--- Experience with copyright in a
corporate library setting.--- Experience with an integrated library
system, GeniePlus preferred.--- Experience with EBSCO Subscription
Management.--- Ability to think creatively, problem solve,
multitask, and prioritize.Other Required Qualifications---
Demonstrated writing, communication, collaboration with teams,
managers and/or clients--- Experience and skill working with
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)--- Organization skills,
including time management ability---Detail orientedWestat offers a
well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness
and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may
participate in:
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