Research and Collection Librarian

Description

The Research and Collection Librarian is a member of the Library Department who provides research services, library instruction, and takes the lead on collection management. This is a 0.83 FTE position with the option to work 10-months full time or 12 months with modified hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a member of the Preus Library Leadership Group, the Research and Collection Librarian shares responsibility for defining and delivering research-based services to the faculty, students, and staff of Luther College, including:

• Collecting and managing research resources to support the academic mission of Luther College as an institution of higher education.
• Participating in the teaching and learning of the institution through information literacy and research training initiatives, including instruction and the creation of online learning objects.
• Providing research assistance and outreach through existing library programs
• Participating in the management and staffing of public service points in Preus Library, including Sundays
   

As the librarian in charge of collection management, the Research and Collection Librarian's position encompasses:

• Collaborating with library liaisons/academic departments for acquisitions in support of the curriculum and research needs.
• Serving as the Copyright Officer/Specialist for Luther College, responding to questions and clarifications on the use of copyrighted materials in accordance with United States Law and Luther College policies.
• Examining user accessibility to electronic records and maintaining cataloguing standards with enhanced metadata and local notes as appropriate.
• Managing the extraction and evaluation of electronic resource usage statistics to assist with reporting and budget projections/decisions.
• Serving as the Preus Library contact for OCLC and WMS, coordinating communication on troubleshooting and user enhancement requests.
• Supporting the work of technical services, including oversight of cataloging, acquisition of research resources, copyright clearance, and deselection of materials identified as not meeting current collection standards
• Observing and evaluating the needs of Luther College scholars for static/free open access (OA) publication of their work. Assisting and educating faculty on publishing options and developing an author profile.
• Monitoring trends and developments relevant to academic libraries, particularly in the areas of metadata standards, cataloging practices, authority control, digital collections, and user experience
• Participating in the library budgeting process, in communications, negotiations, and licensing with vendors and consortia, and in verification of invoices for payment.
• Other duties as assigned 
   

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversight for the work of the Acquisitions/Cataloging Coordinator
• May assist with supervision of technical services student workers

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:
Education:

• Master's degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or a recognized international equivalent.

Experience:

• Experience with evaluation, acquisition, and promotion of varied models of large electronic collections or subscriptions.
• Experience with materials selection for a variety of academic collection areas
• Experience demonstrating electronic resources within the context of information literacy.
• Familiarity with integrated library systems, acquisitions workflows, and original cataloging.
• Interest or expertise in two or more of the following: copyright and fair use; cataloging and metadata standards and practices; emerging technologies in academic libraries; publishing impact factors; open access publishing; other relevant area of specialization.
• Affinity for the instructional goals and student experience found in a residential liberal arts college.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college