TITLE
Librarian – Collections Projects and Resources
JOB SUMMARY
Performs professional librarian work in managing the library’s electronic resources, cataloging physical and electronic resources, and leading project management for the Collections Strategies and Discovery (CSD) department. Work involves knowledge of current electronic and physical resource cataloging and integrated library system (ILS) technologies (including hardware and software), the ability to support and maintain the library’s collection and discovery tools, and the application of professional principles and practices to ensure access to library resources. The position utilizes project management skills to collaborate with others in successfully carrying out library projects involving departmental resources and library collections. Work is performed under general supervision with a high degree of self-motivation and individual initiative and performance is based upon completion of assignments and results obtained. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system in accordance with the University Policies and Procedures and is based on the accomplishment of defined objectives and the effectiveness of the assigned library functions.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Assistant Dean, Integrated Library Resources & Support (ILRS)
Supervises: Student Assistants
ESSENTIAL DUTIES - May include, but not limited to the following:
Serves as a direct contact for all aspects of library electronic resources, including subscriptions, e-books, streaming media, and other electronic packages.
Activates, deactivates, troubleshoots, and loads records into the library’s online library system.
Performs original and copy cataloging for physical and electronic resources in all formats, ensuring accuracy and consistency of bibliographic and authority records.
Maintains awareness of, and applies, current cataloging and metadata standards (including MARC21, RDA, LCSH, and related schemas).
Collaborates with the ILRS department to ensure discoverability and accessibility of library resources across the library system.
Works closely with CSD colleagues to process, cataloging, and activate newly acquired library materials.
Performs data analysis of packages and collections, tracking and loading resource updates, communicating with external vendors, and remediation of incoming records through automated processes that conform to local and national standards. Gathers, analyzes, and interprets electronic resource usage statistics and turnaways.
Reviews and participates in problem resolution with public services, collections, and library technology staff; resolves or forwards urgent problems as appropriate.
Performs electronic maintenance work such as link checking, maintaining the database A-Z list, and distributing problems and questions to appropriate staff or vendor.
Regularly interacts with vendors and publishers regarding set-up, access, and cataloging issues.
Establishes and documents processes and best practices for the processing and maintaining of physical and electronic library resources.
Monitors trends related to resource access, metadata standards, discoverability, data harvesting, usage analysis, and preservation to enhance library services.
Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates student assistants.
Communicates with library staff regarding technical problems, catalog updates, and new database additions.
Maintains working knowledge of metadata creation tools (MarcEdit, XML, Dublin Core, etc.) and participates in remediation of records through automated processes that conform to local and national standards.
Collaborates with the CSD department to coordinate the servicing of the library’s ILS regarding tasks, workflows, collections, and portfolios; is a certified administrator for library’s interactive systems.
Understands standards, protocols, electronic data interchange (EDI), application programming interfaces (API), open URL/Z39.50, and metadata harvesting.
Manages URLs, links, catalog records, and logins to uphold licensing and metadata agreements.
Collaborates with the TWU community to recommend electronic resource purchases.
Assists in the development of library policies and procedures.
Participates in discussions and gathers information from professional colleagues and library associations through professional communication forums.
Contributes to the collection of statistical data to inform the department’s services and activities.
Works in collaboration with other Library staff, University departments, local universities, and the larger community in developing new initiatives.
Contributes to the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of library initiatives.
Serves on relevant University committees and library teams.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Represents the TWU Libraries on university committees and at campus events.
Prepares monthly, semester, and special reports and documentation as requested.
Carries out unit-related special projects.
Performs other duties as requested.
EDUCATION
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution. Background in department-related discipline strongly preferred. Additional job-related experience and/or education may substitute for the required MLS on a year-for-year basis. MLS must be obtained within two years of hire.
EXPERIENCE
Two years of experience in a related library service area or closely related field preferred. Experience with ExLibris Alma/Primo preferred. Cataloging experience (original and copy) in an academic or research library environment preferred.
REQUIREMENT
Regular and reliable attendance at the University during regular scheduled days and work hours is an essential function of this position.
All employees share the responsibility of maintaining information security and privacy requirements within the university by adhering to Federal and State regulations, and TWU Policies & Procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - The following are essential:
Knowledge of the concepts and issues relating to the lifecycle of both physical and electronic resources.
Knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards, including MARC21, RDA, LCSH, and related national guidelines.
Knowledge of electronic resource management, link resolvers, and proxy server functionality.
Knowledge of cataloging and metadata creation tools such as MarcEdit, Dublin Core, and XML.
Knowledge of electronic resource content models, emerging formats, acquisition methods, and licensing.
Knowledge of office practices, methods, and workflow for service needs.
Excellent computer skills including spreadsheet expertise and preparing reports.
Excellent customer service skills and the commitment to serve students, faculty, and staff both externally and internally
Excellent interpersonal, research, and time management skills.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Skills in using the Google suite of office products.
Ability to troubleshoot electronic access, subscription-related, and discovery-related resource issues.
Ability to gather, analyze, evaluate, and interpret information.
Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objects, and meet deadlines.
Ability to perform detailed-oriented work for long periods of time.
Ability to work closely with library resource vendors.
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment and adapt to changing technologies.
Ability to coordinate work with other employees, providing direct instruction or supervision as assigned.
Ability to work effectively both as a team member and independently to promote teamwork within the organization.
Ability to represent the department and University in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Ability to use office equipment and personal computer including university software and email.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described in the Essential Duties and below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand, sit, use repetitive hand motion, hear, listen, talk, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, balance, reach overhead, pull, push, kneel, squat, climb ladders, and climb stairs. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities include the ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye. Possible eye strain from detailed computer work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
All employees are responsible for maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment. Employee may be exposed to conditions that affect the respiratory systems, such as fumes, odors, dust, mites, gases, or poor ventilation.
SAFETY
TWU promotes a safe working environment. Employees are responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently, and supervisors are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe work environment. Employees must report any unsafe work conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incidents, to their supervisor and Risk Management. Supervisors and employees should ensure that injury/accident reports are submitted to the Office of Human Resources and Risk Management within 24 hours of the incident.
Texas Woman’s University, an AA/EEO employer, provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category, class or characteristic.
All offers of employment will be contingent on the candidate’s ability to provide documents which establish proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Positions at Texas Woman’s University deemed security-sensitive require background checks and verification of all academic credentials.
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