Assistant Professor Term (Open Rank) - Technical Services Librarian

Description

Department:

Location:
Health Sciences Center
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular Term (Fixed Term)
Job Req ID:
R105376
Position Description:

The University of Louisville seeks an energetic, service-oriented librarian who is skilled and interested in technical services within an academic library setting. Reporting to the Associate Director/Collections, the position is responsible for cataloging materials in all formats for the Kornhauser Health Science Library/Medical Archives according to national and local standards, authority control, materials processing, and management and maintenance of the library's online catalog. This position also develops and implements ongoing metadata updates, performs cleanup projects, and makes improvements to the integrated library system.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging for library materials in all formats, including books, CDs, films, serials, e-books, or other documents.
• Apply cataloging standards including Resource Description and Access (RDA), Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR), MARC21, Library of Congress Subject Heading (LCSH) policies, Medical Subject Heading (MeSH), Library of Congress and NLM Classification, and OCLC MARC.
• Oversee and create records in OCLC WMS and DOCLINE (NLM) to ensure data accuracy for all print and electronic resources.
• Verify discrepancies between DOCLINE and OCLC WMS holdings information, ensuring data consistency and reliability.
• Utilize and assist with updating and maintaining technical services cataloging procedures.
• Assist with management and organization of the Medical Archive collection.
• Act as the primary liaison for library donations.
• Work within a team environment in support of departmental projects and the University Libraries' strategic plan.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Familiarity with standard tools such as RDA, AACR2, MARC21, MeSH, LCSH, and NLM Classification.
• Copy cataloging experience beyond classwork
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using an integrated library system, preferably OCLC Worldshare Management System.
• Experience in cataloging archival and special collections materials.
• Demonstrated ability to lead database cleanup projects and manage acquisition processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and build strong relationships with colleagues, students, faculty, and researchers.
• Potential to meet the University of Louisville Libraries' promotion requirements.

Additional Information:

This is a twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Instructor (Term) or Assistant Professor (Term). The minimum starting salary is $55,000 per year. Entry rank and salary are negotiated at the time of offer and are dependent on the experience, and professional achievement of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive benefits package, an annual vacation of 22 working days, and support for professional development. Promotion requires demonstration of scholarship and other criteria.

University of Louisville Libraries are sincerely committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. For more information, please see the Libraries' Diversity and Inclusion website, the Office of Diversity & Equity, and the University of Louisville Reaffirmation of Commitment to Equal Educational & Employment Opportunity. We are a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and participate in the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Diversity Alliance, which unites academic libraries committed to increasing the hiring pipeline of qualified and talented individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.

The University of Louisville is a Carnegie Research/High university and recipient of the Carnegie Community Engagement classification for Curricular Engagement & Outreach and Partnerships. The University has a national reputation for its high-quality undergraduate program; over twenty nationally recognized research, graduate, and professional programs; 23,000 graduate and undergraduate students; and a strong commitment to the community in which it resides. UofL is in the state's largest urban area.

Most notably recognized for Muhammad Ali, the Louisville Slugger, and the Kentucky Derby, Louisville is a compassionate, progressive home to nearly 1 million people from around the world. The richness of its history and the diversity of its communities make Louisville an ideal place to live, work, and play. Louisville offers hospitality, originality, and smaller-city advantages like shorter commutes and lower cost of living, alongside major city amenities like world-class performing arts, great sports, incredible dining, a nationally ranked public school system, and a nationally acclaimed parks system. Centrally located on the banks of the Ohio River and Interstate highways I-65, I-71, and I-64, Louisville is merely hours away from major cities like Chicago, Nashville, St. Louis, and Atlanta; however, there is no need to travel far with iconic attractions and unique experiences only Louisville can offer.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Applications received by August 19, 2024, are given full consideration in the initial screening. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. Submit AS ONE PDF a letter of interest detailing your familiarity, aptitude, and/or experience with the position qualifications; CV/resume; and name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of three references via the online application at UofL's Workday Career site.

If you have questions about the position, please contact: Vida Vaughn: Director, Kornhauser Health Sciences Library, [email protected]

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.