Library Specialist, Collections (Law Library) Job at University of Arizona in Tu
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, United States
University of Arizona Law Library within the James E. Rogers College of Law invites you to apply for the role of Library Specialist, Collections. The position supports the management of the library’s print and electronic resources, collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders, and promotes collections through displays, blog posts, and research guides. The Library Specialist also processes archival and special collections and assists with research requests.
Responsibilities
Participates in library collection assessment and project management to promote and ensure access to all library resources, both print and electronic, for all library patrons.
Physically maintains resources over the entirety of their lifecycle.
Evaluates resources and recommends suggestions for retention or withdrawal.
Organizes, maintains, and documents existing library collections and complex projects.
Develops and updates existing workflows, best practices, and standards.
Trains Law Library Fellows (G.A.s), iSchool graduate student interns, and Access Services staff on skills related to specific projects and professional development.
Promotes resources and collections through the curation of displays, author blog posts, and research guides.
Performs cataloging of library resources in all formats (monographs, serials, periodicals, etc.), various languages, and mediums (print and electronic), including assessing call numbers.
Analyzes and updates subject headings and performs retrospective conversion of database records in accordance with national standards, following local practices and procedures, and in collaboration with University Libraries and national library associations and consortia.
Serves as the Special Collections and Archive processing assistant to assess, arrange, and describe archival collections.
In collaboration with Law Library Research, Data & Instruction, fills archive and special collections research requests.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge in project management.
Knowledge in archives and record management.
Knowledge in Library Services Platform/Integrated Library System.
Knowledge in principles of bibliographic control and serials maintenance.
Knowledge in national cataloging standards (AACR2, MARC, LCSH, etc.).
Skills in searching for and downloading bibliographic records from OCLC.
Skills in archive/special collections research requests.
Skills in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and other online communication and collaboration platforms.
Skills in oral and written communication.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to manage students on special projects.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of higher education and experience.
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Responsibilities
Participates in library collection assessment and project management to promote and ensure access to all library resources, both print and electronic, for all library patrons.
Physically maintains resources over the entirety of their lifecycle.
Evaluates resources and recommends suggestions for retention or withdrawal.
Organizes, maintains, and documents existing library collections and complex projects.
Develops and updates existing workflows, best practices, and standards.
Trains Law Library Fellows (G.A.s), iSchool graduate student interns, and Access Services staff on skills related to specific projects and professional development.
Promotes resources and collections through the curation of displays, author blog posts, and research guides.
Performs cataloging of library resources in all formats (monographs, serials, periodicals, etc.), various languages, and mediums (print and electronic), including assessing call numbers.
Analyzes and updates subject headings and performs retrospective conversion of database records in accordance with national standards, following local practices and procedures, and in collaboration with University Libraries and national library associations and consortia.
Serves as the Special Collections and Archive processing assistant to assess, arrange, and describe archival collections.
In collaboration with Law Library Research, Data & Instruction, fills archive and special collections research requests.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge in project management.
Knowledge in archives and record management.
Knowledge in Library Services Platform/Integrated Library System.
Knowledge in principles of bibliographic control and serials maintenance.
Knowledge in national cataloging standards (AACR2, MARC, LCSH, etc.).
Skills in searching for and downloading bibliographic records from OCLC.
Skills in archive/special collections research requests.
Skills in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and other online communication and collaboration platforms.
Skills in oral and written communication.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to manage students on special projects.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of higher education and experience.
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