Information Resources Manager
Date: Feb 19, 2025
Location: San Francisco, US
Company: Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits, not to mention a Flex Work approach that is truly flexible to support where, when, and how you do your best work.
Dolby’s consumer entertainment and cinema businesses are bringing Dolby’s breakthrough technologies, powering the world’s top movies, TV shows, music, games, and live sports to more places around the world across a wider range of consumer experiences and devices.
Job Summary:
The Information Resources Manager is a dynamic role responsible for providing top-notch information services and resources to employees, supporting research and decision-making processes, and ensuring that information is organized, accessible, relevant, and up to date. This role involves managing, curating, and providing access to the company’s library resources, including books, journals, databases, and other reference materials. The Information Resources Manager will collaborate with various departments and individuals to address their information needs, drive innovation, and contribute to the organization’s overall strategic initiatives with a focus on future planning and development.
Key Responsibilities:
Research Services:
- Collaborate with research, engineering, and business teams to support projects and initiatives.
- Conduct in-depth research and provide analysis on various topics.
- Perform literature reviews and data analysis to provide insights on emerging trends and technologies.
- Develop and maintain research guides, alert services, and resource lists tailored to organizational needs.
Information Services:
- Provide expert guidance, training, and support on information literacy, database searches, library tools, and research methodologies.
- Assist employees in locating and accessing information, research materials, and resources.
- Evaluate and procure new resources.
- Provide support and guidance on AI/ML-related inquiries, including research, data analysis, copyright laws, and tool usage.
- Facilitate the sharing of knowledge among employees and promote a culture of continuous learning.
- Contribute to corporate knowledge archive collections and assist with corporate history research requests.
Library Management:
- Develop and curate specialized collections related to the organizational objectives.
- Oversee the acquisition, cataloging, and maintenance of library resources, including digital and print materials.
- Ensure the library’s collections are current, relevant, accessible, and aligned with corporate needs.
- Manage the centralized library tools and resources budget.
- Develop and implement library and copyright policies and procedures.
- Ensure library compliance with copyright laws and licensing agreements, and champion best practices across the organization.
- Analyze usage trends and survey employees regarding their needs to continuously improve library services and resources.
- Prepare and present reports on library usage, resource acquisition, and service effectiveness.
Vendor and Resource Management:
- Evaluate and manage relationships with external vendors and suppliers of library resources and tools.
- Actively ensure digital resources are accessible and work with vendors to troubleshoot outages.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance and cost-effectiveness of purchased materials and services.
- Negotiate contracts and manage subscriptions and services for library-related tools and databases.
Innovation and Strategic Planning:
- Manage and optimize library offerings ensuring the best employee access options for digital resources, platforms, and online databases.
- Regularly identify, evaluate, and implement new technologies, tools, and best practices that enhance library services and information management tools.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to align library goals with organizational objectives and future trends.
Networking and Professional Growth:
- Engage with professional networks and attend conferences to stay informed about future trends and innovations.
- Build relationships with technology providers, futurists, and other thought leaders to bring new insights to the organization.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Library Science, Information Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience (Master’s degree preferred).
- Proven experience, preferably in a corporate or business environment with a focus on technology.
- Strong knowledge of library management systems, digital resources, and information retrieval techniques.
- Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication, relationship building, and interpersonal skills with a proactive approach.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrates leadership qualities and the ability to provide individual and team training.
- Adaptability with an eager willingness to respond to different challenges and scenarios.
Additional Skills:
- Familiarity with corporate governance and industry-specific knowledge is a plus.
- Proficiency in library software, information management tools, and information resources (e.g., EOS ILS, OCLC Worldshare, Copyright Clearance Center, IEEE, Wiley, Springer, Elsevier, Dow Jones Factiva, Proquest Dialog, Clarivate, Patent search tools, ISO/IEC Standards, etc.).
- Comfortable with additional business tools such as Confluence, Coupa, Concur, SharePoint, ServiceNow, and Windows.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
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The San Francisco/Bay Area base salary range for this full-time position is $121,300 -$162,000, which can vary if outside this location, plus bonus, benefits, and some roles may also include equity. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, competencies, experience, market demands, internal parity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range and perks and benefits for your location during the hiring process.
Dolby will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of San Francisco Police Code, Article 49, and Administrative Code, Article 12
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Dolby is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our success depends on the combined skills and talents of all our employees. We are committed to making employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland