Position Number:

008618

Working Title:

Discovery and Systems Librarian

Classification Title:

Librarian

College:

Library (Adm)

Department:

Library Collection Services

Position Designation:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full-time

Months per year:

12

Primary Purpose of Department:

Collection Services works closely with library units and the Dean of J. Murrey Atkins Library to coordinate and define technical services and collection needs and ways of meeting them. Collection Services is responsible for licensing, purchasing, cataloging, processing, and ensuring access to library materials in all formats. The department handles the collection/materials budget projections and discretionary materials budget allocations, create vendor selection guidelines and handle vendor negotiations. It manages materials added to and deleted from the library’s collections. Acquisitions, collection development, cataloging, processing, and electronic resources work together to support the mission and to maintain and manage collections that satisfy the teaching, learning, research, and service needs for quality information of the UNC Charlotte population.

In addition to these functions, Collection Services develops and implements policies related to library collections, and provides and analyzes data to assist in assessing resources and services offered within the library. It maintains records of license agreements, contracts, and invoices for materials purchased for the library.

Vacancy Open to:

All Candidates

Description of Work:

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the job responsibilities and essential functions for library faculty should be interpreted in the context of the Library’s strategic plan.

Library faculty engage in service to the University, community, and profession. We create physical and digital environments that encourage learning and innovation, build and preserve collections, support research, and advance scholarship. We provide access to and promote the discovery of information. We help our communities become proficient information users and lifelong learners. Library faculty serve current and future UNC Charlotte students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the Greater Charlotte and global community by sustaining the intellectual and creative life, and facilitating lifelong learning, discovery, and engagement.

Library faculty are expected to collaborate within the Library and beyond in the performance of professional duties that may include, but are not limited to: selecting, organizing, preserving, and facilitating access to materials; supporting teaching, learning, and research; providing outreach to the campus and community; and developing and maintaining digital and technological innovations.

Library faculty participate in scholarly research, creative endeavors, and professional activities to serve the Library, the University, and the information professions. Library faculty are strongly encouraged to pursue external funding for library-related initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Systems

1. Serves as the integrated library system and discovery system administrator for the Collection Services Unit.
2. Works collaboratively with Atkins Library’s faculty and staff to evaluate the Library’s online resource discovery environment and to develop and implement strategies and innovative solutions to improve external and internal user experience and maximize system functionality.
3. Compiles statistical reports regarding bibliographic data of collection.
4. Coordinates with campus IT in the maintenance of the integrated library system.

Cataloging

1. Produces original and complex copy cataloging in a variety of formats for the library collections according to national, shared system, and local standards; performs general catalog maintenance such as bibliographic records enhancement, reclassification, holdings, and item record editing.
2. Trains cataloging staff in cataloging/metadata standards, new technology applications, systems, and tools to continuously improve cataloging efficiency and quality; supervises daily operations of copy catalogers.
3. Develops policies, goals, procedures, and workflows for cataloging and processing library materials in all formats.

Minimum Experience/Education:

The minimum academic credential required for applicants for faculty positions in Atkins Library is completion of a master’s degree in the field of library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association by time of application.

Graduation with master’s degree in a specialized area directly relevant to the position description may be an acceptable substitute in certain situations if approved by the Dean. A second masters in another discipline or an earned doctorate is highly desirable.

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience:

Systems

1. Experience with ExLibris’s Alma/Primo platform is highly desirable.
2. Experience determining and configuring back-end functionality in an ILS (configuring cataloging rules, import tables, etc.)
3. Familiarity with networking concepts such as security certificates, domain name systems, port numbers.
4. Knowledge of current and emerging models and tools used by libraries for resource discovery.

Cataloging

1. Three years of recent cataloging/metadata experience in an academic or research library.
2. Knowledge of current descriptive and subject cataloging practices such as RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LCC, MARC21 formats, and authority control.
3. Proficiency with software programs/products associated with library functions (e.g., Alma, Primo, OpenAthens, OCLC systems and services, MARCEdit, OpenRefine, etc.). Preferred: familiarity with PHP, XML/XSLT, SQL and API web services.
4. Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented and repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
5. Experience with bulk importing and exporting of cataloging/metadata records.
6. Experience developing cataloging/metadata policies and creating documentation to improve communication and processes.
7. Knowledge of emerging trends in linked data, such as BIBFRAME, RDF, SKOS, etc.

General knowledge

1. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
2. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form to different types of stakeholders with different knowledge backgrounds.
3. Evidence of commitment to professional development and scholarly activities through research, publication, and service to national and regional professional organizations.
4. Commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion as evidenced through library collections, services, and programs.
5. Strong commitment to service excellence.

Special Notes to Applicants:

The following Application Materials must be attached to your electronic submission:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Names (including titles and company/institutions), addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least 3 professional references.
• Diversity Statement – Please include a written statement of 250 words or less on your skills, experience, and/or willingness to engage in activities that will advance UNC Charlotte’s diversity plan, through engagement and outreach to first year and transfer students. Applicants should attach their written statement in the “Applicant Documents” section of the application."

Maximum budgeted salary for this position: $63,000

The Search Committee will not contact references before verifying permission with the candidate.
The review of applications will begin June 13th. Anticipated start date is September 1st.

Only an MLS or MLIS degree will be considered for this position, we will not accept an alternative degree. The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their MLS or MLIS degree.
Job allows for up to 2 days of telework.
For additional information about The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, please visit our website: http://www.uncc.edu.
For further details about Atkins Library, please join us for an Information Session on Thursday, May 19 at 12:00pm EST. You can register for the information session here: https://forms.gle/QgNCxjHgRCBFw7qe8
The candidate chosen for this position will be subject to a criminal background check.
For additional information about The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, please see the following informational resources:

• University of North Carolina at Charlotte website: http://www.charlotte.edu
• Atkins Library website: http://library.charlotte.edu
• Benefits information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
• Accessibility information: http://library.charlotte.edu/visit-study/accessibility

Job Open Date:

05/13/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Date Review of Applications will Begin:

06/13/2022

Proposed Hire Date:

09/01/2022