JOB SUMMARY: –
The E-Resource Manager, is responsible for the acquisition, coordination and provision of, the range of e-resources (electronic/digital resources) – ebooks, audiobooks, emagazines, and any other electronic information database – that will be utilized by the teachers and students under the auspices of the Ministry of Education (MoE) and will be required to work closely with the Director of Curriculum, the Head of the Textbook Management Unit, and other relevant personnel to effectively craft and deliver the vision and strategic direction in the management of eResources and its relevant support systems.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-
- Liaise with internal units of the Ministry of Education to ascertain the nature of the digital resources required across the diverse subject areas taught by teachers.
- Manage the budget for eResources and relevant support systems, negotiate with relevant suppliers and conduct the relevant contract negotiations and license renewals to optimize value for resources invested.
- Provide feedback within relevant reports on the use and effectiveness of the acquired eResources to assist in future purchasing decisions and planning.
- Contribute to the maintenance and updating of records and files regarding the listing of vendors and relevant contacts, pricing, subscription, renewal notes and usage/license agreements.
- Collaborate with Curriculum Division to build an appropriate repository of Open Educational Resources (OERs) developed by teachers of the Ministry of Education, as well as other external OERs that can be sourced online.
- Recommend the appropriate system(s) – integrated library systems, discovery tools, electronic resource management (ERM) – to manage the records of acquired eBooks and other eResources.
- Collaborate with members of Ministry of Education’s ICT Division to configure and implement all relevant systems to manage eResources.
- Manage and update electronic resource management tools and access software.
- Maintain and manage the records of the eResources that are stored on the chosen management and discovery system(s).
- Collaborate with the LMS Administrator of the Educational Technology Division to embed the library of eResources into the School Learning Management System (SLSM), to facilitate ease of access to resources for students.
- Design and develop appropriate support materials, guides and resources (inclusive of copyright and usage guidelines) in all appropriate formats, which uniquely targets:
- Teachers
- Students
- Collaborate with Instructional Designers and Educational Technologists of the Educational Technology Unit to design and deliver relevant training in eResources and related systems.
- Participate in the development and enforcement of policies and procedures that ensure the effective and efficient operation of the eResource library.
- Supervise any subordinates that report to him/her.
- Any other relevant duties that are assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: –
- Training as evidence by the possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science, Library Science, or any related field.
- Minimum three (3) years’ of related work experience.
- Experience in managing integrated library systems and discovery platforms.
- Experience in negotiating and/or managing contracts, licenses and subscription services for eBooks and other eResources.
- At least two (2) years’ supervisory experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: –
- Conceptual and practical knowledge of computing hardware and mobile devices used to access electronic information and their operating systems.
- Conceptual and practical knowledge of software such as
- Metasearch software,
- Data collection software,
- Discovery services,
- Electronic resources management software (ERMS)
- Thorough knowledge of electronic resource licensing and the legal framework in which it takes place.
- A practical working understanding of issues such as copyright and fair use.
- An understanding of creative commons licensing and usage of Open Educational Resources.
REQUIRED SKILLS:-
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to lead and motivate employees
- Evidence of management and motivational skills with a team.
- Planning and organising skillsets.
- Capable of managing and upkeeping SharePoint sites.
- Digitally literate and basic HTML, XML skillsets.