Senior Library Specialist

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Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Working within the Facilities division, the Automated Retrieval Center and Facilities Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining the accurate movement of materials into and out of the Automated Retrieval Center ( ARC), a high-density storage facility within the J. Willard Marriott Library. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, fulfilling patron requests, processing returns, completing inventory, and intaking new collections. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for the Special Collections division and will work collaboratively with them to schedule material transfers and special projects. Provides as-needed support for Course Materials (Leganto) and all related Reserve functions including ordering books, auditing reading lists, and scanning articles. The coordinator will also work closely with the rest of the Facilities team to provide backup on a variety of projects throughout the library.

This position is required to work on campus full-time. Telecommuting will only be authorized for occasional/exceptional circumstances.

We seek qualified applicants who also bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization. We especially invite applications from candidates who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path. All candidates should be prepared to discuss how they see themselves contributing to the University's equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. The library serves an increasingly diverse constituency of patrons, and our employees, services, collections, and policies should honor and reflect this diversity. We are therefore interested in identifying and interviewing candidates who have experience with underserved or marginalized communities and communities of color and who are committed to advancing our mission to provide equitable access to information resources.

Serves as the primary liaison between Special Collections and the ARC and is responsible for storing materials, completing inventory, reconciling loans and requests for the Special Collections patron account, and coordinating the intake of new collections.

Leads a variety of projects within the ARC collection assigned by ARC manager, including audits and inventory control.

Serves as the first backup for coverage in the ARC as necessary. Guides part-timers and assists part-time employees with troubleshooting.

Works within the Integrated Library System and ARC EMS software to analyze data to identify request and inventory problems and reconcile discrepancies. Generates reports and analysis in Alma analytics and performs catalog record maintenance.

Creates courses, reading lists, and orders library materials for Course Materials and the physical collection. Troubleshoots technical issues in Alma and Leganto for Course Materials and answers high-level questions from course librarians and campus faculty. Promotes the use of Course Materials in Leganto for faculty.

Assists the Associate Director for Logistics and Facilities with special projects.

Four years library experience or equivalency; knowledge of specialized library techniques and principles as well as research and organizational skills required; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Some supervisory experience may be preferred. 
 
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferred experience working with an Integrated Library System. Attention to detail is strongly preferred. This position must be able to work independently, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and learn new technologies. Be able to work collaboratively and communicate with a diverse group of people in person, on the phone, and via email.. Ability to push a loaded book truck and flatbed and lift up to 50 pounds.

The duties, qualifications, and preferences listed in this posting are intended to give applicants an understanding of the role we are seeking to fill and the types of skills, experience, and education that may have prepared someone to be effective in this role. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match for this list or to perform all of the duties with equal proficiency on day one. In your resume and cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals.

This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected. The candidate will also need to be available to travel to Utah within 5-7 days of notice.

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A cover letter is not required, but you may attach one as an optional document.