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Information Resources Manager

Cluster/Team: Communications/Web & Knowledge Strategy
Coach: Brenda Darrah

EXEMPT

The purpose of this position is to develop, maintain, and promote ASHA's Information Resource Center, which includes a small central library, nine small "team libraries" throughout the National Office, and association archives. The individual in this position works with a variety of people throughout the office to ensure that information needs are met and that available information resources are promoted. 

Responsibilities

  1. Catalog print resources in team libraries and the main library in ASHA's Integrated Library System (EOS.Web).
  2. Maintain, improve and promote the Information Resource Center site on the ASHA intranet.
  3. Describe and arrange materials in the archives.
  4. Identify and acquire electronic resources, including bibliographic databases and electronic journals.
  5. Improve staff awareness of information resources and provide research guidance and training.
  6. Develop and maintain library and archive policies and procedures, such as disaster recovery, copyright compliance, access to resources, etc.
  7. Learn about new advances, theories and issues in information resource and archives management and brainstorm implementation ideas with the Knowledge and Collaboration Management Team.

Qualifications

Knowledge typically acquired through:

  • Successful completion of the Masters in Library Science (or its equivalent) from an ALA accredited university
  • One to three years experience in an information resources management position, preferably in a corporate or non-profit environment. Solo librarianship experience is a strong plus.

Scope and depth of technical skills/knowledge:

  • Experience with and/or knowledge of cataloging standards and integrated library systems, preferably EOS
  • Expertise in online database and Internet searching and demonstrated ability to teach search skills to others
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Understanding of intranet best practices (Experience with Microsoft SharePoint preferred)
  • Understanding of archival description and preservation
  • Experience in online database license negotiation preferred
  • Knowledge of copyright laws and compliance techniques

Scope and depth of non-technical skills/knowledge:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including informal class and individual instruction
  • Ability to enthusiastically promote services and build relationships with users
  • Customer service outlook
  • Willingness to offer ideas and creatively solve problems
  • Ability to work productively in teams in a project management environment
  • Ability to manage time, prioritize workload, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Commitment to keep up with developments in information technology, digital library initiatives, and other information science issues

Salary: $55,980 - $62,200 

Find out how to apply. Send a resume and cover letter to jobs@asha.org.

EOE/minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans with disabilities and Vietnam veterans are encouraged to apply.


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