Multiple Job Openings, EBSCO Information Services, Ipswich, MA

Posted July 8, 2018

Job #1: Content Designer

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 3,300 people worldwide. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and top-notch workforce. EIS, a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., based in Birmingham, AL, is ranked in the top 200 of the nation’s largest, privately held corporations according to Forbes magazine. EBSCO is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. We are looking for the best. If you are too, we encourage you to explore our unique opportunities.

Deliver all LSD, IR, EDS data partner, and RDK database projects on time with high-value features by supporting all relevant teams throughout the value stream and continuously improving internal processes, from data acquisition and requirements through specification and configuration. The Content Designer’s understanding of the style/tradition of EBSCO database products, metadata standards and best practices, and technical understanding of EBSCO’s eHost and other interfaces allows a product to be built, quality checked, and maintained effectively.

Primary Responsibilities:

Collaborate with product managers on requirements for manipulating data to support key features for new and existing products within the EBSCOhost environment; this includes support for display and searching features.
Write detailed technical database design specifications that describe how to map bibliographic data sources to EBSCO’s proprietary format; includes writing instructions for mapping data to XML formats.
Use ETL tools to carry out the instructions in design specifications.
Work closely with software developers and quality analysts on product configurations and complex data transformations to ensure accurate technical implementation of database functionality and appearance according to specifications.
Analyze third-party data sources to guide licensing decisions and advise EBSCO’s data partners.
Provide troubleshooting support from a technical design perspective for existing products.
Provide insight into metadata best practices to help guide company-wide data normalization efforts.
For licensed secondary databases (LSDs), design and build databases from start to finish.
Ability to work independently on complex projects.

Role-Based Competencies:

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being overly verbose or talkative. Maintains this standard in all forms of written communications, including email.
Presentation: Ability to present product details to PM and stakeholders; able to explain options clearly; creates clear documentation and design specs
Continuous Improvement: Continually focused on improving the responsiveness and quality of the solutions delivered. Constantly looking for ways to improve. Providing practical ways to apply these changes and inspiring teams to embrace them.
Attention to detail: Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project. Understanding of metadata best practices. Ability to assess metadata quickly, or make a complete, in-depth survey. In-depth understanding of the details/impact of eHost and Admin in database projects.
Collaboration: Works effectively with team members and cross functional teams to accomplish individual, team and organization goals.
Multi-Tasking: Thrives in fast paced environment that works on multiple projects and priorities.
Organization and planning: Plans, organizes, and schedules work in an efficient, productive manner. Focuses on key priorities. Ability to work independently on complex research projects.
Problem Solver: Applies critical thinking, troubleshooting and structured problem solving to address root causes. Proactively identifies and mitigates issues before they arise.
Results Driven: Focuses on desired results. Sets and achieves challenging goals.
Teamwork: Reaches out to peers and cooperates with supervisors to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.
Technology: Use of technology for project management, including email and Rally.

Cultural Competencies:

Drive
Positive Attitude
Good Judgement
Open Communication
Collaboration
Desire to Make an Impact
Eager to Understand
Accountable
Decisive
Team Player

Requirements:

Masters of Library Science degree, or comparable experience
Minimum of two years in the field of librarianship or bibliographic database development or design, including demonstrated experience creating or manipulating bibliographic data in a searchable database environment
Minimum of two years of demonstrated experience with web-based bibliographic database search and retrieval techniques
Minimum of one year demonstrated experience with indexing methods as applied to bibliographic data
Minimum of one year demonstrated understanding of MARC21 bibliographic format
Minimum of one year demonstrated experience reading and understanding documents in XML format
Minimum of one year demonstrated ability to balance multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Business analysis experience preferred, including project analysis, requirements production and management, process flow documentation
Experience reading or writing XSLT preferred
Ability to work well in a team environment
Familiarity with standard bibliographic format standards (e.g. Dublin Core, JSON, NLM XML, JATS, MARC21) preferred
Excellent technical communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

Why the North Shore of Boston and EBSCO are great places to live and work!
Here at EBSCO we will provide relocation assistance to the best and brightest people. We are 45 minutes outside of Boston just minutes from the beach in Ipswich, MA. Ipswich is a part of the North Shore and contains a wide variety of locally owned shops, restaurants, and farms. It is not only a great area to work but to raise a family. Below are resources for you to review to better familiarize yourself with Ipswich and the North Shore area. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to EBSCO’s Talent Acquisition Team.

http://www.massvacation.com/regions-towns/north-of-boston/

http://northofboston.org/

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Job #2: Content Analyst

EBSCO Information Services provides students, researchers, and health and business professionals around the world access to information that transforms their lives. EBSCO’s Journal Content Pipeline manages the end-to-end content lifecycle, from extraction and transformation to product build, allowing our customers to easily search and discover journal articles that meet their needs.

We are looking for a team player who has a passion for metadata, industry content standards, and continuously improving the value of the content we deliver to our end users. The Content Analyst will use technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive innovation that will significantly impact the quality, usefulness, and speed for content loading onto EBSCO products. The Content Analyst will be responsible for provider content feed analysis and troubleshooting, data profiling, and the support of up- and downstream teams that lead content acquisition and loader development.

Primary Responsibilities:

Execute reporting on metadata and full text sources in a high-volume environment, including applying big-data technologies as appropriate
Identify high-value opportunities and targets for the loader pipeline, at the provider level and the loader level
Help facilitate formulation and adoption of technical standards regarding data structuring
Identify gaps in existing analysis capabilities and drive change to deliver needed tools and workflows
Write detailed technical loader design specifications that describe how to map bibliographic data sources to required format
Work closely with software developers and quality analysts on product configurations and data transformations to ensure accurate technical implementation
Provide troubleshooting support from a technical design perspective for existing feeds and loaders
Provide insight into metadata best practices to help guide company-wide data normalization efforts.

Requirements:

Master of Library Science degree, or comparable experience
Minimum of two years in the field of librarianship or bibliographic database development or design, including demonstrated experience creating or manipulating bibliographic data in a searchable database environment
Minimum of two years of experience with web-based bibliographic database search and retrieval techniques
Minimum of one year experience with indexing methods as applied to bibliographic data
Minimum of one year experience reading and understanding documents in XML format
Minimum of one year ability to balance multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Excellent technical communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Business analysis experience preferred, including project analysis, requirements production and management, process flow documentation
Experience reading or writing XSLT preferred
Ability to work well in a team environment
Familiarity with standard bibliographic format standards (e.g. Dublin Core, JSON, NLM XML, JATS, MARC21) preferred
Excellent technical communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

Apply today.

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