Share Email Opening Title Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Librarian  Description The Motion Picture Research Library is seeking a highly organized, self-motivated, service-oriented Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Technical Services, this Librarian performs a variety of complex, technical and specialized library functions in relationship to the acquisition of resources processed in the Technical Service Department for the Margaret Herrick Library. This position will begin January 2016. Applicants must submit Cover Letter and Resume.     Position Requirements Duties and Responsibilities Performs routine acquisitions activities for books, periodicals, and digital collections Participates fully in department collection development program Performs auditing of current and prospective vendors to assess service and pricing, renegotiating discount/pricing structures with appropriate vendors Establishes and maintains effective relationships with vendors and service providers Orders and receives resources via firm order and/or approval plan Assists with management of acquisitions budgets, produces financial reports and purchase orders from the ILS and acquisition databases. Generates additional reports which support the financial responsibilities of the department, including subscription information for AMPAS departments Ensures monthly reconciliation of all funds with MHL ledgers Responsible for the lifecycle of licensed electronic and print publications Resolves complex issues involving electronic resource and print subscriptions Corresponds with publishers/vendors and monitors their offerings of e-resources Responsible for serials accounts for all Academy group and library subscriptions Assists with copy cataloging Assists with digital initiatives and projects Participates in professional growth and development to enhance skills and knowledge of current trends in acquisitions, collections and electronic resource management Seeks opportunities to introduce new methods and technologies to improve service May supervise Library Assistant (Periodicals) Assists in other library activities as assigned Qualifications and Requirements Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited program Minimum of two years of experience working with digital library collections, vendors and material budgets in an academic or research library Minimum of two years of experience with library databases and library systems Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds Demonstrated ability to interact professionally, effectively and collaboratively with colleagues Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to effectively prioritize and balance multiple projects simultaneously Applicants must submit Cover Letter and Resume   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Position Acquisitions and Electronic Resources Librarian   Location Beverly Hills   About the Organization The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.   EOE Statement The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://oscars.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Special Collections Associate, Acquisitions, Part-Time in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 4/19/2024 [Apply Now] Library Assistant, Part Time in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 4/10/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Salesforce Administrator in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 4/16/2024 [Apply Now] Custodial Associate in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 12/19/2023 [Apply Now] Supervisor, Facility in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 12/19/2023 [Apply Now] Imaging Science, Summer 2024 (Gold Rising) in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 1/25/2024 [Apply Now] Getty Marrow, Institutional Archives and Collections Intern, Summer 2024 (Gold Rising) in Los Angeles , CA Posted on: 1/25/2024 [Apply Now]

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