Collection Management Specialist
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EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) delivers a fully optimized research experience, seamlessly integrated with a powerful discovery platform to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EBSCO employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, with most embracing hybrid or remote work models. As an AI-enabled service leader, we thrive on innovation, forward-thinking strategies, and the dedication of our exceptional team. At EBSCO, we’re driven to inspire, empower and support research. Our mission is to transform lives by providing reliable and relevant information — when, where and how people need it. We’re seeking dynamic, creative individuals whose diverse perspectives will help us achieve this global, inclusive mission. Join us to help make an impact.
Your Opportunity:
The Collection Management Specialist I is responsible for curating print and eBook collections from thousands of the best publishers using traditional librarian collection development methods as well as more advanced analytics and evidence-based tools. This role helps define strong positioning and competitive advantages and disadvantages for EBSCO’s book product lines.
This remote position is U.S.-based only (excluding U.S. territories)
What You'll Do:- Provide experience gained of current librarian workflows to create and maintain subject-based and market-focused eBook products to ensure that collections are high quality, relevant to customer needs, and competitive
- Use Excel and other Office tools for most work
- Identify new book product opportunities based on library experience, market research, customer surveys, and focus groups
- Evaluate publisher content and offerings to help identify and target needed book content and coordinate with the Publisher Relations department to initiate publisher onboarding initiatives
Your Team
You will be welcomed as a member of the Collection Development team, a team of 4 librarians and 1 analyst, as well as a member of the larger Books team. Our team enjoys the flexibility and greater work life balance working remotely offers. There will be ample resources, tools, training, and support to ensure your success as a Collection Management Specialist and your development and career growth at EIS.
About You:- 0-2 years of experience with current librarian workflows and trends, and have done content selection for one or more subjects
- Experience with the theory and practice of collection development and management, including researching subjects and products, assessing and evaluating products and collections
- Understanding different audiences and market needs and knowing relevant, high-value book content for diverse markets and territories
- Extremely detail-oriented with an ability to think critically and analyze data as it relates to market position, products, and collections.
What sets you apart
- Have prior knowledge of academic publishers and content.
- Master's of Library Science or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited institution.
- Comfortable working in a remote environment