The NZ Manager works closely with the technical services member community, other member library staff, and with Alliance central staff, and supports the Shared Content and Technical Services (SCTS) Program Manager to improve the collective efficiency of technical services operations within Alliance libraries. Specifically, this position is responsible for:

• Working with member library staff to develop and implement the best management approach for loading and sharing sets of bibliographic records and coordinating workflows.

• Managing database maintenance projects in the NZ.

• Monitoring existing, new, and proposed NZ functionality to support the larger goal of increased collaborative work, including engaging the technical services community about needed functionality, and advocating with vendors for improvements and issue resolution.

• Working with the SCTS Program Manager and member library stakeholders to determine priorities for collaborative projects across technical services and e-resources.