Library Systems and eResources Analyst (New Health Care Company)

Key Skills

AngularJS, Genedata software, IT, JIRA, PowerBI, Python Programming, R Programming, Scrum Agile Methodology, SQL, Streaming APIs, US Healthcare Recruitment

Job Description

3M is establishing two industry-leading companies, creating value through the spin-off of its Health Care business, while 3M will continue to be a global material science leader, focusing our innovation to win in favorable global megatrends and attractive end markets. This new Health Care Company will be a leading global diversified health technology company with:   

• Proven category leadership
• Exposure to attractive end-markets
• Innovation mindset driving improved patient outcomes
• Collaborative customer relationships
• Deep global regulatory experience
• Operational excellence and strong cash flow
• Strong sales growth and profitability with significant recurring sales

We expect the creation of the two companies will be completed by the end of 2023. For now, we will continue to operate as one global company. This role is positioned to drive the success of the New Health Care Company”.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Library Systems and eResources Analyst, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

• Driving strategy around library systems and eResources by identifying and evaluating new systems, vendors, and resources and by tracking new technologies on the horizon (eg. APIs that could replace A&I databases). This includes arranging product demonstrations, vendor visits, and coordinating trials for the team and clients.
• Managing library systems related work and coordinating with staff using project management or Scrum Master skills. Leveraging Jira or other PM tools to track current work and a backlog of future work and enhancements.
• Building and cultivating productive relationships with vendor and internal 3M IT experts and groups to coordinate product updates and customization, and to incorporate new/state-of-the-art functionality.
• Ensuring access and discovery of print and electronic licensed content through effective use of our e-resource management system (ERM), discovery service and authentication technologies.
• Creating and implementing advanced dashboards and other visualizations of vendor usage statistics to support library resource decisions and system maintenance.
• Building productive relationships with vendors to keep up to date with product enhancements, account manager changes, and service model changes.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited university
• Three (3) years experience (private, public, government or military) in an information center, library, knowledge center and/or a systems/eResources related role.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master’s degree in Library and/or Information Science from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years’ experience (private, public, government or military) in an information center, library, knowledge center and/or a systems/eResources related role.
• Experience with determining and configuring back-end functionality in library systems like ExLibris’s Alma/Primo, EZproxy, and more.
• Proficiency with software programs associated with library and data science functions (eg. Alma, Primo, OCLC, PowerBI, Angular JS, Python, SQL, SML, SML schema, XSLT, and R)
• Experience analyzing, streamlining, and creating processes, and documenting those processes.
• Experience managing e-resources within e-resource management systems, knowledge bases, or third-party discovery systems.
• Knowledge of scientific, technical and medical information resources
• Experience developing training documents, or videos
• Ability to work independently and balance daily and strategic, longer-term projects and priorities
• Interpersonal skills and ability to develop and sustain strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.

For current employees, internal transfer restrictions may not apply. For more details, contact your local recruiter/HR team.

Work location: Work Your Way Eligible (Employee choice to work remote, on site, or hybrid)

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being 

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. 

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