Head of Library Systems and Metadata Services, Tarlton Law Library at The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, TX

The Tarlton Law Library at the University of Texas School of Law is seeking applicants for a Head of Library Systems and Metadata position.

Purpose of position: This position will be part of the library’s technical services staff and will administer and manage the library-specific information technology infrastructure for all law library operations, including the Sierra integrated library system, and provide leadership in the development, assessment, and implementation of practices and procedures related to resource description and classification.

Essential functions: Serve as system administrator for the ILS; oversee metadata personnel’s daily activities and workflow; develop, organize, and manage the library’s Springshare platform, wiki, and other internal web-based resources; Investigate and implement new technologies to improve internal processes and information sharing; train library staff in use of web-based services, content management systems, digital resources, and other new, innovative technologies.

Required qualifications: Master’s degree in Library or Information Science (MLS or equivalent) from an accredited program; 3-5 years’ experience managing an ILS; experience in one or more technical services department functions; experience in developing policies and procedures for managing information resources. Applicants must have a strong service orientation and an interest in innovation. Applicants must have a professional demeanor, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Applicants must have excellent organizational, time-management and analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2020. The posting will remain open until the position is filled. Inquiries should be directed to Betsy Appleton, Assistant Law Library Director for Technical Services at eappleton@law.utexas.edu. 

The full job description is available at the University of Texas Human Resources website.

Head of Technical Services, Grinnell College Libraries, Grinnell, IA

Grinnell College Libraries seeks applications from innovative, dedicated, and team-oriented librarians interested in becoming our Head of Technical Services.  This is a renewable, non-tenure-track position reporting to the Librarian of the College and appointment is possible at either the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.  The person moving into this vital leadership role will plan and facilitate the work of cataloging and acquisition staff; perform original and copy cataloging using OCLC Connexion, RDA and LC Classification; create metadata for licensed and open source information resources; manage critical components of the electronic resources life cycle; and collaborate with other library departments to support our systems and discovery platforms, including our Unified Library Management System (Ex Libris Alma/Primo). 

All librarians have departmental liaison responsibilities which include collection development and instruction. The successful candidate will also commit to conducting scholarship and service activities consistent with a tenure-track faculty appointment and to maintaining skills and knowledge through continuing professional development. Minimum starting salary of $72,000 at the Asst. Prof. rank or $80,000 at the Assoc. Prof. rank.

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Assistant Librarian – Collection Development Librarian, University of Wyoming Libraries, Laramie, WY

The University of Wyoming Libraries invites applicants for a Collection Development Librarian. This position is part of a team that acquires, maintains, and assesses library collections in support of learning, teaching, and research in alignment with the university’s and Libraries’ strategic directions. This position reports to the Assistant Dean for Resource Discovery & Management.

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.

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Collection Services and Metadata Librarian, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

The UTC Library seeks a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice who is a motivated, creative and user-focused professional to fill our Collection Services and Metadata Librarian position at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga (UTC). Reporting to the Head of Collection Services and working closely with the Director of Special Collections and colleagues in Public Services and Library Information Technology, the Collection Services and Metadata Librarian’s core position responsibilities fall into two areas: cataloging/metadata and discovery and coordination of collection services operations. Primarily, the Collections Services and Metadata Librarian is responsible for coordinating content management, cataloging, authority control, and metadata of the Library’s electronic, digital, and print collections to enhance discovery and improve access. This position will also coordinate the work of two full time library staff members whose positions relate to acquisitions, course reserves, and stacks maintenance. 

Candidates must submit applications electronically through the UTC Faculty Career Site at https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/utc_faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=20000001DV. 

The review of applications begins on January 15, 2021 and continues until the position is filled.

Serials and Acquisitions Librarian, LAC Group, Los Angeles, CA

LAC Group seeks a Serials and Acquisitions Librarian for a large legal organization in downtown Los Angeles. This full-time employment position will be responsible for the acquisition, receipt, invoicing, and claiming of collection materials including electronic resources. The Librarian will also be responsible for assisting with acquisitions and collection development decisions, and supervising the acquisition and payment processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise Acquisitions and Serials staff and make task assignments with regard to acquiring and receiving in the local Integrated Library System (ILS).
• Communicate directly with vendors and monitor statements and resolve issues.
• Maintain financial tracking of acquisitions of library materials. Monitor library material budget and oversee payment process.
• Manage claim procedures including coordinating and distributing claim notices
• Coordinate cancellation project and Federal Depository program.
• Other responsibilities and special projects (ex. used book sales) as needed.

For a list of qualifications and to apply, click here.

Associate Director, Collections Services and Resources Management, University of Central Florida Libraries, Orlando, FL

The University of Central Florida Libraries (UCF Libraries) is seeking an innovative and experienced leader to facilitate the identification and implementation of best practices in three departments: Acquisitions and Collections, Cataloging, and Resource Sharing.  The successful candidate will have significant experience in one or more of these areas as well as strategic planning, project management, process analysis, assessment, and integrated library management systems.  The position requires strong analytical and decision-making skills, an orientation toward new and developing practices, and an ability to achieve concrete results by motivating and empowering staff and colleagues.  A record of professional participation, knowledge of issues and trends, and the ability to represent UCF Libraries at all levels is essential.  The associate director reports to the dean of UCF Libraries and participates in library-wide planning, policy making, and development and evaluation of services.

For complete job description, click here.

Electronic Resources Librarian, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

The University Libraries at Appalachian State University seeks a proactive and creative Electronic Resources Librarian to join the Resource Acquisition and Management (RAM) team to support our electronic resources in the areas of vendor relations, troubleshooting, budget management, resource usage analysis, and license review.

This position supervises two staff members in the Electronic Resources unit. This position reports to the RAM Coordinator (Head of Technical Services) and will work closely with the Acquisitions unit.

Librarians work in a collegial team-based environment, are members of the University faculty, and engage in active programs of scholarship and professional service. The Library offers strong support for professional development activities, including publishing, presenting, and attending conferences and workshops. It also offers flexibility of remote/virtual work in special circumstances (such as Covid-19) with supervisor approval.

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Scholarly Communications Librarian, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, LA

Xavier University of Louisiana’s University Library seeks a dynamic, engaging, and collaborative professional to lead the University Library’s scholarly communication efforts in coordination with internal and external partners. Reporting to the Head of Research and Technology, the Scholarly Communications Librarian identifies, develops, and promotes strategic scholarly communication services and programs. The incumbent engages others around academic communication issues through outreach, education, training, and collaborative projects. The successful candidate will also be responsible for outreach, information literacy instruction, research support, and collection development in assigned disciplines and programs.

The Scholarly Communication Librarian will help provide leadership and support for two primary services: the institutional repository and XULA Digital Commons, as well as lead scholarly communications, academic publishing, and copyright services. The Scholarly Communication Librarian should have a good understanding of these products and carry out routine tasks such as batch uploading or metadata reconciliation. They will also receive assistance with front and back end technical support by the Systems Librarian; work with subject specialty librarians on collections development and data acquisition, and assess users’ unique needs around this technology and research outputs. The Scholarly Communication Librarian will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the Library’s Data Services to create services and policies related to research data management.

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eResources Manager, LAC Group, Remote

LAC Group is seeking an eResources Manager to support and administer a law firm’s library applications and intranet. This role will assist the Library Manager to identify, evaluate, test, and deploy legal research applications; and support and administer on-line research applications. This is a full-time, benefited, remote position that can be located anywhere in the USA.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A professional librarian with an ALA-Accredited MLS, or equivalent;
• Database research experience such as Westlaw, PACER, IntelliConnect, BNA or RIA Checkpoint;
• Excellent oral and written skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills that demonstrate collaboration and teamwork; and demonstrated superior customer service skills;
• IT library experience, use of technology to provide solutions

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Collections Assessment and Interlibrary Loan Specialist (Temporary), University of Colorado Denver’s Auraria Library, Denver, CO

The University of Colorado Denver’s Auraria Library seeks a detailed and collaborative 9-month temporary Collections Assessment and Interlibrary Loan Specialist to join Auraria Library’s Collections Strategies department within the Technical Services Division. Technical Services is responsible for the acquisitions, access, discovery, and assessment of purchased, curated, and shared collections. This position’s primary role is to oversee monthly reconciliation of Learning Materials, collect and analyze data for Library, institutional, and national reports, and assist with interlibrary lending and borrowing processes.

Job Duties

Financial

• Leads monthly reconciliation of expenditures between the University Financial System and the Library’s Integrated Library Management System (ILMS).
• Oversees financial adjustments as required.

Collections Assessment

• Maintains and manages the process of collecting, analyzing, and creating library data reports for academic program reviews, accreditation reports, national annual library surveys (ACRL, IPEDS), and risk and asset management reports.
• Gathers, comprehends, combines, and analyzes usage statistics and other data from purchased, subscribed and borrowed library materials for the purpose of informing and assessing collection development.
• Outputs data in tables, graphs, or other appropriate formats to help internal and external campus constituents understand the information.
• Provides narrative interpretations of the results of data analysis and make recommendations on potential actions in order to help colleagues sensibly use the information.
• Other collections assessment duties as assigned.

Interlibrary Loan

• Responsible for reviewing and processing all interlibrary loan lending requests via ILLiad, Rapid ILL, Occam’s Reader, and OCLC Worldshare ILL systems.
• Responsible for reviewing and processing interlibrary loan borrowing requests as needed.
• Assist with processing ILL requests for Auraria Library’s new initiative: Streaming Interlibrary Loan Video Resources (SILLVR).
• Other interlibrary loan duties as assigned.

PLEASE NOTE: Temporary hires are not eligible for University benefits.
This position will be 100% remote to start with the possibility of staying remote during the 9 months.

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