POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT (NJ) Mary Laskow 21 Nov 2003 12:17 UTC
POSITION TITLE: Information Scientist - Content Manager for Electronic Resources EMPLOYER: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Co., Lawrenceville, New Jersey POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Content Integration & Access (CIA) team within Knowledge Integration Resources (KIR) at BMS is responsible for the BMS virtual library, managing the acquisition process for electronic resources including license negotiation for external content, the online library system, collection development, and other KIR web site maintenance. The Content Manager for Electronic Resources will be responsible for providing leadership and expertise in the evaluation, selection, promotion and accessibility of a wide range of electronic resources and the collection and analysis of usage statistics. DUTIES AND RESPONBILITIES: * Coordinate various aspects of acquisition and implementation of electronic resources, including identifying vendors, establishing database trials, evaluating purchase options, and reviewing and managing license information. * Collect and analyze electronic resource usage statistics. * Troubleshoot e-resource access problems working with internal clients and/or vendors to solve issues. * Act as go-to person in KIR for e-resource issues. * Assure new resources are added to Cybrary. * Administer linking functionality. * Communicate technical issues with any given resource to KIR staff, user community and vendors. QUALIFICATIONS: * 3 -5 years of professional experience preferably in the operation and management of electronic resources, including licensing, and negotiating. * Experience with link-resolver applications, specifically SFX. * Knowledge of copyright and licensing issues. * Familiarity with current and emerging content-linking and authentication standards including: OpenURL, DOI, Z39.50. * Prior Collection Development or Acquisitions experience. * Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Strong analytical and problem solving skills. * Experience with data collection and analysis. * Experience writing reports with a relational database, desirable. * Flexibility to work with multiple assignments and priorities. * Ability to adapt to rapid change and to exercise creativity and initiative. * Ability to function effectively in a team environment. * M.L.S, M.S. in Library Science or equivalent degree SALARY: Commensurate with experience. TO APPLY: Interested candidates please e-mail resume to Lou Ann Di Nallo at louann.dinallo@bms.com. Short listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. No phone calls or search firms please. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/D Posted by: Marjorie Smink, Employment Chair, Philadelphia Chapter, SLA; PMI Knowledge & Wisdom Center; Marjorie.Smink@pmi.org