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Collection Development Analyst

EBSCO Information Services

Ipswich, MA

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Salem, MA

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Other

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Job Description

EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases — all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 3,300 people worldwide. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and top-notch workforce. EIS, a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., based in Birmingham, AL, is ranked in the top 200 of the nation’s largest, privately held corporations according to Forbes magazine. EBSCO is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. We are looking for the best. If you are too, we encourage you to explore our unique opportunities.


Collection Development Analyst


The Collection Development Analyst will support the title selection, subject headings, and evaluation processes associated with H.W. Wilson Core Collections, Book Review Digest, and Sears List of Subject Headings.  The Analyst applies knowledge and skills to manage and ensure the high quality, completeness, accuracy, and currency of the content included in the products mentioned above and performs competitive intelligence for all related content.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for maintaining in-house databases, including MA Access management, data entry, querying and exporting content, creating and maintaining automation routines, including updates and exports.  Important duties will include: database cleanup, database management, quality control over data entering the database.
  • Assist in implementing and refining policies and strategies for title-level collection development, cataloging, and indexing.
  • Perform various product level quality control measures to ensure overall integrity of title selection database.
  • Interact with content repositories.
  • Work with internal groups to assure timely transmission of data, product schedules and title management (including description updates, new title suggestions, title replacements, etc.)
  • Utilizes existing Editorial tools and workflow to interact with content repositories, including addition and updating of content.
  • Monitors source web sites for new or updated content.
  • Assist in creation of cataloging records for Core Collections --as needed.
  • Contribute to indexing of book records using Sears List of Subject Headings and Dewey Decimal Classification System.
  • Update metadata associated with book records.
  • Additional projects as required.

Additional Info & Requirements

Requirements:

  • Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent
  • 1-3 years of library work experience
  • Experience (1-3 years) and/ or thorough knowledge of collection development, cataloging, and classification principles and practices
  • Familiarity with bibliographic metadata. Knowledge of the publishing industry and/or publishing taxonomies
  • Reading interest in a wide variety of books, genres, and reading levels
  • Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills, some experience with MS Access

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2-4 years of library work experience
  • 2-4 years of collection development, cataloging, and classification experience
  • Knowledge of the publishing industry
  • Intermediate to advanced MS Access skills
  • Ability to create and use macros, queries, or write scripts to manage data
  • Ability to function in a team environment and manage multiple priorities
  • Ability to identify relevant content for specific library markets
  • Experience with categorizing titles into predefined categories, standardized classifications
  • Flexibility and the capacity to embrace change in a dynamic and evolving organization
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, work-flow analysis, and project management skills
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to be flexible and creative in approaching daily projects
  • Excellent communication skills, including professional manner in speaking and writing
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn new software and systems to accomplish projects
  • Positive attitude and a team player
  • Interest in the competitive publishing landscape

The Community

Why the North Shore of Boston and EBSCO are great places to live and work!

Here at EBSCO we will provide relocation assistance to the best and brightest people.  We are 45 minutes outside of Boston just minutes from the beach in Ipswich, MA.  Ipswich is a part of the North Shore and contains a wide variety of locally owned shops, restaurants, and farms.  It is not only a great area to work but to raise a family.  Below are resources for you to review to better familiarize yourself with Ipswich and the North Shore area. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to EBSCO’s Talent Acquisition Team.

http://www.massvacation.com/regions-towns/north-of-boston/

http://northofboston.org/

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

HR Info

To apply, visit https://www.ebscohost.com/careers1/jobs.php and search for job ID 9614

Posted Apr 21, 2017