The Role

London Business School is looking for an E-Resources Officer to join our Digital Learning department.

As the E-Resources Officer you will be central to the e-resource provision and contribution to the on-going due diligence process, that ensures value for money and research relevance for e-resources at all times. Overall you will be responsible for the day to day procurement, provision and administration of the library’s portfolio of e-resources (datasets and databases)

Main Responsibilities

• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers. Work with the procurement team and Head of Curation to negotiate access terms and prices for new subscriptions and renewals with publishers and suppliers using the School’s procurement framework; 
• Liaise with colleagues and suppliers to obtain and report on usage stats ahead of renewal dates 
• Work with the Head of Curation and Information Specialists to ensure that renewals remain relevant to need, the price paid is competitive and that license terms meet requirements, liaising with the School’s procurement team or School lawyer when appropriate; 
• Maintain accurate records of licenses, renewal dates, and costs (both current and historic) 

• Ensure compliance with licenses, by communicating terms and conditions within the School, monitoring usage and acting upon any unexpected activity  
• Actively contribute to the curation, cataloging and classification of the schools digital learning assets 
• Organise an annual showcase of our suppliers for students and faculty in consultation with curation team
• Contribute to the (Monday to Saturday) staffing of the library’s enquiry desk, inbox and libchat and associated duties (i.e. ensuring physical areas and bookshelves are tidy) 

Who we are looking for

• Professional library qualification desirable or equivalent experience.  
• Good communication skills with the ability to engage a variety of audiences. 
• Experience of using software related to own area of specialism to extract, analyse and report on data.  
• Basic working knowledge of policies, regulations and legislation in area of specialism.  
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.  
• Ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders.  
  Good project management skills 
• Ability to prioritise workload.  
• Positive experience of working within a customer-services orientated environment.  
• Budget management experience 

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Closing date 15th September 2023

London Business School