Collection Strategist, Assistant or Associate Librarian

University of Central Florida
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time
United States, Florida, Orlando
April 26, 2024
The Opportunity The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries seeks an inquisitive and analytical Collection Strategist to work at the John C. Hitt Library in Orlando, Florida. This position will join the Division of Collection Services & Resource Management (CSRM) providing holistic collection services to support the vibrant UCF community. Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for the CSRM Division, the position will lead the Libraries' data-informed collection assessments and recommend practices to optimize library collection strategies. The successful candidate must have experience in collection services, be adaptive and collaborative, and demonstrate abilities to synthesize data and contextualize complex information. We will hire at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian. Responsibilities: Design interpretive reports and data visualizations to best communicate the impact of library collections in supporting UCF's research, teaching, and learning priorities. Lead collection analyses for the UCF academic program reviews, accreditations, and new program proposals in collaboration with subject librarians. Develop consistent assessment plans and benchmarks for collection services. Establish transformative workflows to meet the evolving collection needs of the UCF community. Coordinate effective licensing processes for the library collection contents and applications. Investigate emerging trends in collection initiatives and incorporate them into the Libraries' collections framework. The UCF Libraries include the John C. Hitt Library, the Curriculum Materials Center, and Special Collections and University Archives on the Orlando main campus; branch libraries on the Rosen College and Downtown campuses; and partnerships with Direct Connect state colleges. The Libraries offers a collection of more than 2.2 million volumes, is a partial depository for government documents and patents, and manages the institutional repository STARS. We are members of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), Center for Research Libraries (CRL), Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC), Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC), and HathiTrust. The UCF Libraries has 105 full-time staff comprised of 44 faculty librarians, 61 support and administrative staff, and 50+ student employees dedicated to serving UCF faculty, staff, students, and the greater Orlando community. For more information about the UCF Libraries see http://library.ucf.edu. Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree earned from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). At least 5 years working in library collection services, such as electronic resources, acquisitions, or digital collections. Experience with a Library Services Platform (LSP). Preferred Qualifications: Experience in evidence-based collection assessments in academic libraries. Proficiency in data visualization. Experience in licensing agreements for library resources. Competency in Ex Libris Alma Analytics. Knowledge of standard practices in harvesting data for library collections. Evidence of scholarship and service appropriate for the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian. Additional Application Materials Required: UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, . In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials. NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later. Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Athena Hoeppner, search chair, at . Special Instructions to the Applicants: Application review begins 6/6/2024. Assistant Librarian rank salary begins at $60,000. Associate Librarian rank salary begins at $70,000. Job Close Date: Open until filled. Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position. Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential? As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck. Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers: Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program. Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays. Retirement savings options. Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. Education assistance. Flexible work environment. And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. Additional Requirements related to Research Positions: Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela. The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates. Department University Libraries - Operations Work Schedule Varies Type of Appointment Regular Expected Salary Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on to view the President's Statement. The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 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