Coordinator – Subscriptions

Collections
Melbourne Students and Learning
The University of Melbourne, Australia

The University Library is part of Melbourne Students and learning and is organised into several programs: Collections, Information Management, Scholarly Information and eScholarship Research, employing a total of more than 250 staff.

This position has a leadership role in the Acquisitions Team which is in the Collection Development Section of the University Library. The position is responsible for ensuring the availability of a large collection of subscription resources that support the University's scholarship, research and administration.

Working in an environment that is complex and changing, you will need to be flexible, able to think laterally and have the ability to solve often complex problems. Leading a team of six staff and liaising with customers, suppliers and colleagues, effective interpersonal and communication skills are required.

An excellent understanding of the types of electronic resources used in a large academic library is required. In addition, a good grasp of financial processes including invoices and statements, an understanding of licence terms and conditions for electronic subscriptions and databases and familiarity with open URL link resolvers are essential.

Employment Type: Full-time (continuing) position

Close date: 10 March 2013

For position information and to apply online go to www.hr.unimelb.edu.au/careers, click on ‘Search for Jobs’ and search under the job title or job number 0019906.

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