<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><div class="gmail_default"><a href="http://scelc.org/about" target="_blank">SCELC</a>, a library consortium based in Los Angeles, is looking for a skilled, enthusiastic information specialist particularly adept at working with both libraries and vendors. While the Business Services Associate handles licensing of resources in various electronic formats, the emphasis of this position is on e-journals.</div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default">SCELC is a non-profit library consortium that negotiates the licensing of electronic resources on behalf of over 250 libraries. Our offices are located in downtown Los Angeles, in <a href="http://www.kcet.org/socal/departures/columns/lost-landmarks/the-james-oviatt-building-the-bespoke-brilliance-and-pretension-behind-an-art-deco-masterpiece.html" target="_blank">The Oviatt</a>, an art deco landmark, and we have a small, dedicated staff of eight, who take pride in our reputation as being accomplished, friendly, and fun!</div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:12.8px"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:small"><b><i>Job Summary</i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:small">Under the general supervision of the SCELC Director of Financial Operations, provide substantial support in managing the e-resource licensing operations of the SCELC office.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:small"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:small"><b><i>Duties and Responsibilities</i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;font-size:small">1.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>Manage quotes, orders, and renewals of e-resources (emphasizing e-journals) in accordance with license agreements and deadlines. This includes establishing new purchases and subscriptions for libraries, ensuring access with vendors, and working with vendors and subscription agents to perform renewals accurately.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;font-size:small">2.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>Provide information on and clarification of e-journal package contents and licensing terms.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;font-size:small">3.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>Work with libraries and vendors to resolve ambiguities and errors related to license addenda for e-journal vendors, and process approval of addenda and vendor order forms expediently.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;font-size:small">4.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>Process invoices from vendors for all e-journals, communicating with vendors, libraries and SCELC management to resolve issues in accordance with deadlines.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;font-size:small">5.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>Invoice SCELC libraries for electronic resources, membership dues and administration surcharges. Export resulting invoice data from the SCELC internal operations database (“WISDOM”) into QuickBooks Online.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;font-size:small">6.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>Investigate and resolve issues presented by vendors or libraries, particularly regarding acquisitions and invoicing. In doing so, communicate and consult with libraries, vendors, and SCELC staff.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;font-size:small">7.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>Create reports from WISDOM for use by libraries and vendors as well as internally within SCELC.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;font-size:small">8.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>Assist SCELC staff in maintaining administrative and membership records, database subscriptions, and prospective database subscription files, both in paper and online in WISDOM.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;font-size:small">9.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>As a member of the Business Services unit, perform annual renewals of e-resources by updating pricing models within WISDOM, confirming subscriptions with vendors and in WISDOM, and resolving customer service queries.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;font-size:small">10.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>As a member of the Business Services unit, produce Master Renewal Order Forms for annual distribution to members. <a style="color:rgb(34,34,34)">Manage the additions, cancellations and the revisions resulting from member responses to each Master Renewal.</a><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#-1976237013__msocom_1" language="JavaScript" name="-1976237013__msoanchor_1">[DL1]</a> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;font-size:small">11.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>Work with SCELC committees as assigned.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.5in;font-size:small">12.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>Contribute actively to the organization through feedback and suggestions regarding the workflow, procedures, and systems used at SCELC.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.2in;font-size:small"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:small"><b><i>Job Requirements</i></b></p><ol start="1" type="1" style="font-size:small;margin-top:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px">Ability to utilize analytical skills to solve problems and to adapt and work with exceptions as they arise.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px">Ability to organize and file in both physical and digital formats.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px">Ability to use various applications and programs, such as QuickBooks, Filemaker Pro, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px">Ability to follow guidelines and instruction while meeting deadlines and working with extreme attention to detail.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px">Ability to work independently, and to work effectively and collaboratively with SCELC staff, SCELC committees, libraries, and the vendor community.</li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px">Provide friendly and clear communication, verbal and written, to SCELC clientele and vendors.</li></ol><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:small"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:small"><b><i>Qualifications and Specifications</i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.45in;font-size:small">1.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>Preferred degree: MLIS or equivalent, or at least three years of related library or library vendor experience.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.45in;font-size:small">2.<span style="font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;font-family:'Times New Roman'"> </span>Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, particularly related to problem resolution.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0.45in;font-size:small"> </p><div><hr align="left" size="1" width="33%" style="font-size:small"><div><div language="JavaScript"><span style="font-size:12px"><b><a name="-1976237013__msocom_1" style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"></a></b></span><p><b><span style="font-size:12px">To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Donna LaFollette, Director of Financial Operations at SCELC: </span><a href="mailto:dlafollette@scelc.org" target="_blank">dlafollette@scelc.org</a></b></p></div></div></div></div></div>
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