From: "Gold, Catherine (ELS-NYC)" <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Thu, 12 May 2016 02:11:06 +0000

Elsevier is seeking an exceptional individual for the position of
VP/Director Global Library Relations. This crucial role will be
responsible for building deep and mutually beneficial relationships
across the library community in the academic and research sector. The
successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the global
STM library environment and substantial experience at a senior level
in library issues and challenges. Well-networked and externally
engaged, she or he will forge connections and strategic alliances for
Elsevier, helping library leaders worldwide achieve their aims.

Job Description
Vice President/Director Global Library Relations

Description

Your responsibilities:

*Work with key library organizations and leading influential
librarians to establish and develop strong mutually beneficial
relationships. Champion change as needed by discerning where Elsevier
would benefit from reviewing its practices with regards to the library
community, and take the initiative to follow up by ensuring
implications are understood and adopted by product development and/or
policy-making teams.

*Establish mechanisms to monitor and co-ordinate relationships with
library organizations and leading librarians by leveraging  your own
network as well as Elsevier's networks;

*Establish cross-departmental teams to address issues affecting librarians

*Lead regular team meetings in person and by phone to set objectives,
develop plans and review progress

*Build on existing library programs including Elsevier's library
advisory boards.

*Attend and speak at key events to position Elsevier as a trusted,
innovative, and collaborative partner for the library community and at
the same time learn about the views and opinions of the library
community which are relevant to Elsevier and where Elsevier should
consider reviewing its policies.

*Identify mechanisms to develop and deepen relationships as appropriate;

*Leverage Elsevier's capabilities to deliver analyses to form the
basis of further discussions. Set up systematic studies.

*Form and lead collaborative projects that meet mutual objectives.

*Facilitate knowledge transfer with Elsevier colleagues, helping to
"cross-pollinate" where appropriate.

This role reports to the Senior Vice President of Global Academic
Relations. Location of this role could be in the New York, London or
Amsterdam region. This is a global role; therefore extensive
international travel will be required.

Qualifications:

*University degree (e.g. advanced degree in either library science, or
in STM with extensive library experience)

*Demonstrated networking abilities among senior leaders in the library community

*Extensive experience within the library world and respected by their peers

*Deep knowledge of the decision-making of the library community, the
universities and their leadership; familiar with library policies and
well-connected with library organizations

*Excellent ambassadorial qualities: able to effectively promote
Elsevier privately and publicly

*Authoritative, credible, able to engage in debate in an open,
assertive and non-defensive manner

*Excellent communication skills - written and verbal (in English);
experience in addressing the media would be very helpful

*Relentless energy, drive and enthusiasm: takes initiative and
innovates. Capable of working independently. Shows good judgement

*Effectively collaborates with colleagues, takes the lead to
co-ordinate when needed.

What we offer:
We welcome you to join a truly global, dynamic and challenging
environment with great opportunities for personal development.
Elsevier's benefits are very competitive and the summary below will
give you an idea of what you can expect when joining:

*Competitive salary
*Attractive collective health care insurance package
*Profit share or bonus plan subject to the company annual results
*Flexible working arrangements
*Travel allowance for commuting
*Training, coaching and e-learning modules for long term job
opportunities and development.

You are welcome to apply online at:
https://reedelsevier.taleo.net/careersection/15/jobdetail.ftl?job=AG%200004K&lang=en&sns_id=mailto.


Sincerely,
Catherine Gold
Elsevier
Director of Marketing, North America, Research Solutions
Email: [log in to unmask]
Web: elsevier.com