EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases - all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, most now working hybrid or remotely. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and outstanding team. EIS is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. Our mission is to transform lives by providing relevant and reliable information when, where, and how people need it. We are looking for bright and creative individuals whose unique differences will allow us to achieve this inclusive mission around the world.

Responsible for providing support to customers and company personnel, ensuring that customer needs and service requirements are interpreted and implemented accurately. The incumbent works to determine feasible and satisfactory account specifications, and to ensure a high- quality experience for customers who are configuring new services or significantly changing accounts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements describe the general nature of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by Management.

Works with customers, GOBI Customer Service, GOBI/EIS Sales and the appropriate GOBI business units as needed to design, refine and implement new or revised technical services for customers.

Develops, documents, and maintains customer profiles, including histories, for GOBI library technical services.

Evaluates quality of customer experience for new and existing accounts and provides timely feedback to Technical Services management, who will work with GOBI/EIS Sales and Customer Service to plan accordingly.

Establishes vital working relationships with GOBI/EIS sales (includes CDM’s, NBD Managers, CDR’s, GOBI/EIS representatives) to explore and work in a constructive team approach to strategically increase GOBI technical service revenue with an emphasis on customers not currently receiving technical services.

Supports the customer bid/RFP process by reviewing tenders and ensuring GOBI’s compliance with customer requirements. As necessary, provides language to describe services or customer options.

Drafts and revises technical service documentation and procedures according to established procedural guidelines.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Protects operations by keeping information confidential.

Provides input for the establishment of system policies and procedures, standards and schedules.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit in front of a personal computer 6-7 hours a day, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, push book carts and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally walk and lift/move up to 35 pounds.

Specific vision requirements include close vision.

The noise level in the on-site work environment is usually moderate.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED: Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science or 2+ years of library experience, preferably in a technical services environment.

2+ years working in a direct customer contact role. 2+ years’ experience using Microsoft Word, Excel,

and/or Access.

Excellent written and oral communication skills in individual and group settings.

Excellent reading comprehension skills.

 PREFERRED:

Experience with academic library technical services operations.

Proficiency in applying academic library standards and best practices.

1+ years’ experience with cataloging standards and best practices.

1+ years’ experience working in a sales role.

1+ years’ experience coordinating, supervising, or reviewing the work of others.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills establishing effective working relationships with professional and paraprofessional staff.

Demonstrated organizational skills to keep information accessible and work systematically and efficiently.

Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment, analyze disparate information, evaluate complex and ambiguous situations, and recommend solutions.

Demonstrated ability to multitask and demonstrate flexibility in dealing with changing priorities.

Demonstrated ability to perform with frequent interruptions, distractions, and fluctuating workloads

COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT: As directed by Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, all current and newly-hired EIS employees in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated by January 18, 2022 or by their date of hire.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.