Are you passionate about libraries
and helping them provide more and better service? Would you like to work
in an innovative, nimble nonprofit organization that is focused on putting
its members first and giving them excellent support? Are you familiar with
collection development issues and e-resources licenses? Then you owe it
to yourself to look at the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services.
MCLS is looking for an extremely
well-organized, highly motivated individual to be Assistant Manager of
our Member Services team. As part of our four person team, you will manage
licenses from dozens of vendor partners and negotiate to get the best terms
and conditions for MCLS member libraries. You will assist members with
new and renewal subscriptions and inform them about any changes in their
licenses. You will oversee the Member Services section of the MCLS website
and keep it current with all the latest information about vendors, prices,
and special offers.
It’s a challenging and exciting
opportunity. The right person will be an effective multitasker, highly
organized, and detail oriented. You should be knowledgeable about the latest
trends in collection development and e-resources. Experience with database
or e-journal license negotiations is a big plus. You need to be a people
person with the skills to get along with people in a variety of positions,
from sales reps to front-line librarians to department heads and directors.
A sense of humor and an ability to learn on the job are critical to success.
With the anticipated retirement
of the Member Services Manager in July 2015, the Assistant Manager will
be in a very strong position for promotion.
MCLS offers a competitive salary
and excellent benefits package that includes health insurance, TIAA/CREF
retirement, generous vacation allotment, and life insurance. If you are
interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and a
cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@mcls.org.
Applications received by December 12 will receive priority consideration.
Position open until filled.
For more information about MCLS,
check out our website: http://www.mcls.org.
Diana Mitchell
mitchelld@mcls.org
Manager of Member Services
Midwest Collaborative for Library Services
1407 Rensen Street, Suite 1
Lansing, MI 48910
PH: 800-530-9019 Ex: 112
Mobile: 517-927-0101
Fax: 517-492-3808
http://www.mcls.org
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