Specialist II, Library Services-Collection Development

Great opportunity for those seeking experience in an academic library, especially those who have, are working on, or are considering an MLS and a career as a librarian. This position will primarily focus on the support of Collection Development (CD) and Content Services. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director for Content Services but will work with a variety of librarians and other library staff.

Support Assistant Director for Content Services in preparation for and conduct of collection development team meetings.
Make notes, record votes, identify action items, etc. from monthly collection development meetings.
Ensure collection development monthly, quarterly, and annual cycle needs are met and help maintain the CD calendar.
Support the review, analysis, and reporting of collection development budgets.

Support Acquisitions Librarian in their operations.
Facilitate the recording and transmittal of necessary collections and acquisitions data.
Work with library catalog and related systems.
Perform general customer service when needed.
Other duties as assigned.

High School Degree or equivalent
Zero (0) to two (2) years of related work experience.

Associate’s Degree (either completed or in progress).
One (1) to three (3) years experience in a library, academic, or technical environment.
Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Ability to move 25 pounds.
Detailed oriented.
Familiarity with or ability to learn library systems.
Familiarity with or ability to learn Microsoft Office/365 systems.
Ability to follow Best Practices for collection development and business operations.
Ability to facilitate, observe, and participate in regularly scheduled in-person, online, and hybrid meetings.
Familiarity with or ability to learn Excel and/or similar products.
Basic research skills (finding and evaluating information relating to collection development best practices, policies, laws, and innovative techniques.).
Good written and oral communication skills
Work well under minimal supervision.
Ability to multitask or switch between a variety of tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.

Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

As time permits, interest in supporting related library projects, tasks, and initiatives.

Work Schedule: CD team meeting generally occurs the 2nd Thursday of each month in the afternoon (1pm-2pm) – attendance to this meeting is required.
Schedule beyond this is flexible.
Work Hours: 20-28 hours per week.
Taylorsville-Redwood Campus Library

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000 students pursuing degrees in 100 programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.