What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Specialist - Resource Discovery and Management Division, UW Libraries position at University of Wyoming?
Library Specialist - Resource Discovery and Management Division, UW Libraries
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- Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
- Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
- Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
- Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
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JOB TITLE:
Library Specialist - Resource Discovery and Management
JOB PURPOSE:
Provide expertise relating to specialized library services; utilize initiative, judgment and specialized subject knowledge under limited supervision. Extract and provide data from library systems and gather statistics related to bulk processes to inform team and division decision-making. Work with electronic resources and end-users to ensure adequate access to acquired materials. Navigate and interpret licensing parameters for electronic resources. Communicate to resolve issues and respond to library data requests from internal and external groups. Generate usage data and compile acquisitions and collections statistics for diverse audiences. Assist with organizing and processing library gift collection donations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform record loading, editing, gathering, and exporting, including pre-load and post-load editing, following procedures established and documented by the metadata librarians and supervisor. Assist with editing and testing of import profiles for bulk record loading.
- Order complex monographic materials in various formats from established vendors. Use the university procurement credit card to purchase on-time materials and renewals. Assist with setting up and updating vendors in systems.
- Perform adaptive and derived cataloging of assigned materials in multiple physical and electronic formats for new purchases and gift donations. Identify and resolve cataloging issues and resolve those referred by others, using advanced knowledge of library cataloging rules and procedures. Assist with handling library gift donations, including reviewing lists, receiving materials, condition checking, and de-duplicating items in the library system.
- Provide discovery system support and maintain proficiency with statistical methods in order to generate the report for analysis, maintenance, data gathering, and troubleshooting in cooperation with the discovery group.
- Examine and troubleshoot problems related to licensing of electronic resources, maintenance, data gathering, and orders and claims in cooperation with the acquisition and electronic resources group.
- Create, revise, and update manuals and documentation for tasks related to job duties.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
- Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the department and the Libraries
- Cross-train in other units as needed
COMPETENCIES:
- Analysis/Problem Identification
- Consistency
- Judgment
- Quality Orientation
- Service Orientation
- Technical/Professional Knowledge
- Work Standards
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: 1-year of library or other relevant work-related experience
Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: None
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with an integrated library system, such as Alma
- Experience with library acquisitions and/or library cataloging
- Knowledge of or experience with record loading, editing, gathering, and exporting
- Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheet creation programs such as Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Excellent written communication skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application:
- Cover letter
- Resume or C.V.
- Contact information for four work-related references.
Please address the minimum qualifications and any desired qualifications you may have in your application materials.
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 5/7/2025 will receive full consideration.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado's Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
Job Identification: 250853
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Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 16 & Gibbon, Laramie, WY, 82071, US
Posted Salary Range: 38268
Schedule (Hours Per Week): 40
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