<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12.8px">BookOps, The Shared Technical Services Unit for New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library, seeks candidates for the position of Electronic Resources Supervisor (Supervising Librarian). </span><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Electronic Resources Supervisor (Supervising Librarian), BookOps, NY, NY</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">JOB ID: </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font color="#000000">2017-9531</font></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Apply: </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black"><a href="https://www.nypl.org/careers" target="_blank">https://www.nypl.org/careers</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Overview:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">BookOps is the shared technical services collaboration between the Brooklyn Public Library and the New York Public Library. BookOps coordinates the selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing and distribution of library materials for the BookOps member libraries.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Acquisitions is responsible for order verification, invoicing and payment for the Research and Circulating collections of the New York Public Library and the Brooklyn Public Library.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Responsibilities:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Under the direction of the Acquisitions Coordinator of E-Resources and Serials, works with Electronic Resources Coordinator in Selection and BookOps member libraries’ Collection Liaisons on new projects and initiatives to fulfill institutional goals.</span></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Supports all activities associated with the acquisitions and management of electronic resources.  </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Coordinates the technical set-up of new acquisitions, prepares trials, and keeps account of renewals for E-Resource materials.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Supervises the Acquisitions Staff in timely processing of E-Resource Invoices via the Integrated Library System (ILS).</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Provides maintenance for any BookOps member libraries knowledge base and electronic resources management system (ERM), whether commercial, homegrown, or open source, as concerns e-journal listings, e-book title lists, link resolvers, and MARC record services.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Interfaces with cataloging colleagues to make sure bibliographic records for e-resources are delivered in a timely manner, meet institutional standards, and have accurate technical specifications for patron access.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Partners with Serials Supervisor Librarian on maintenance and common issues related to electronic journal subscriptions.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Troubleshoots vendor/provider related access issues.  </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Collects usage data for statistical and management reports for the better monitoring of usage and works with E-Resources and Serials Coordinator on the design and presentation of these reports.  </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Works with IT and/or telephone/chat reference groups to provide necessary support to staff and patrons.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Assists E-Resources and Serials Coordinator and SimplyE team with ensuring vendor compliance with technical requirements for NYPL’s SimplyE app and other future institutional reading and discovery initiatives.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Participates in forums, represents BookOps member libraries at events and monitors and communicates development and trends in downloadable and other E-Resources.  </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Performs related duties as required.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Key Competencies:</span></b></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Knowledge of current practices and trends in collection management and development.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Knowledge of current major publishers and public library materials vendors.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Successfully demonstrated experience in the areas of problem solving and decision-making in a collaborative and coordinated planning environment.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Budget management experience.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Successfully demonstrated commitment to public service.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, reliability and flexibility and willingness to assume varied duties and assignments.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Successfully demonstrated ability to train and supervise staff and work effectively in a team environment.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, punctuality and attention to detail.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Qualifications:</span></b></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Studies.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">At least two years of technical services experience in a large, complex library organization, using an integrated library system.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Thorough knowledge of a broad range of E-Resource vendor interfaces, ILS Acquisitions Module, Electronic Resources Management Systems (ERM), and Microsoft Office.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Experience working closely with a variety of library service providers, troubleshooting and resolving issues in a high-pressure environment.   </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Successfully demonstrated experience training and supervising staff.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Demonstrated ability to manage complex, time-sensitive projects and excellent oral and written communication skills including experience formulating and documenting workflow and procedures required.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others and to work independently with a minimum of supervision in an organization undergoing change.</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Preferred Qualifications:</span></b></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Broad knowledge of E-Resources acquisitions in a library environment and in working with E-Resource vendors.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Knowledge of generating and formatting E-Resources statistics from multiple sources into single reports that demonstrate the rate of usage of each subscription.  </span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Work Environment:</span></b></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:15px;color:black;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt">Office Environment</span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Hours:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">35 hours per week</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Evenings and Saturdays as required</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Union / Non Union:</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Local 1930</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="font-size:10pt;color:black">Visit: <a href="https://www.nypl.org/careers" target="_blank">https://www.nypl.org/careers</a> to apply.</span></p></div></div>