Content Acquisition & Access Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead the strategy and operations for acquiring, discovering and providing access to library resources, ensuring cost-effective management of the Library Materials Budget. You will head the Content Acquisition & Access Team and collaborate with library and sector partners to plan future access and services. You will drive continuous improvement in e-resource operations and support teaching, learning, and research. This is a values-led, impactful role at a world-class university with a commitment to Open Scholarship.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• generous annual leave
• defined benefits pension
• staff discounts
• flexible work options
• family-friendly initiatives

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategies for acquiring, discovering and providing access to library print and electronic resources
• Oversee annual procurement cycles and manage a multi-million pound budget
• Lead and develop the Content Acquisition & Access Team to deliver services and innovations
• Plan and initiate improvements in acquisition and e-resource operations
• Collaborate with internal library colleagues and sector partners on future provision and access to scholarly resources
• Address challenges in providing effective access to resources to support teaching, learning and research

Key requirements

• Extensive experience in academic/research libraries leading content acquisition and e-resources
• Experience managing large, complex budgets
• Experience managing a large team
• Strong understanding of the academic library content supply chain and role of consortia
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent IT skills with integrated library management systems and data analysis
• Experience of managing change and developing services and staff

• Communication
• Negotiation
• Influencing stakeholders
• Integrated Library Management System expertise
• Data analysis for systems and operations
• IT literacy related to library services

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