Job description

Department: Library

Position Reports to (Position Title): Director of the Library

Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Full Time

Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Primary

Job Summary

Responsible for the oversight of the acquisition of materials in all formats. Maintains vendor relationships in order to negotiate pricing, order materials in a timely manner, and facilitate product trials. Establishes, maintains, and monitors library acquisitions funds and budgets, often in collaboration with other departments. Collaborates with collection development librarian on resource budgeting. Negotiates licensing agreements with vendors and monitors electronic invoicing. Implements policies and procedures to improve workflow. Provides departmental training to staff and student assistants. Degree requirement: ALA Accredited Masters.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs original and copy cataloging of all formats based on current standards, database maintenance, and authority control. Provides best practices and up to date polices in cataloging and metadata.
• Make recommendations for budget allocations and expenditures in all formats.
• Participate in the life cycle of collection activities including selection, deselection, and evaluation of purchases. Renewal or non-renewal decisions. Replacement, preservation, or withdrawal decisions.
• Collaborate on gathering and evaluating data from multiple sources, including data, collection and expenditure data, and data as needed for both decision making and reporting.
• Builds and maintains expert level knowledge of modern acquisitions and collections strategies.
• Actively participates as library liaison to selected divisions for acquisition of materials and provides specialized information services. Attends campus committee meetings, submit reports, and undertake special projects. Communicates and solicits input from faculty.
• Designs, deploys, and maintains library LibGuides and links to online journal and database subscription and electronic resources.
• Works with other librarians to promote end-user self-sufficiency. Participates with other librarians in an active library instruction program; helps develop appropriate teaching materials to meet faculty teaching objectives and student information literacy needs.
• Provides reference services to students, faculty, and staff to help meet information and research needs in all available formats. Shares in providing reference services on scheduled nights and weekends with other librarians.
• Participate in the development of library-wide policies, collection development, special projects, procedures, and goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of the Library.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• The ability to teach a broad range of lower-level and upper-level courses.
• The ability to incorporate technology into classroom teaching and to teach online and hybrid classes.
• The ability to work with diverse students and small class sizes.
• Participation in departmental, school, college, or university service
• Excellent oral and written skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• The ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner.

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

1. Minimum Education Requirement:
   • Broad undergraduate education; master’s degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
2. Minimum Work Experience:
   • This is an entry-level academic library position. Minimum 1- year professional experience in an academic library.
3. Preferred Qualifications:
   • Evidence of teaching experience. Experience creating documentation and reports and generating statistics to assess collections and /or acquisition plans.

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines.
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and virtually.
• Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens.
• Stamina to teach up to 24 hours weekly.

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

How to apply

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume, cover letter, list of three (3) references, and unofficial transcripts with this application.

Jacksonville University supports the principle of diversity. We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Jacksonville University is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be evaluated for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics under applicable Florida and Federal laws.