Digital Library Federation
Discovery Librarian - Library
Digital Library Federation, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Discovery Librarian - Library
Position overviewPosition title:
Associate Librarian, Career Status or Potential Career Status
Salary range:
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,631-$92,345.
Percent time:
100%
Anticipated start:
As soon as December 1, 2024. Start date is flexible.
Position duration:
This is a full-time potential career appointment.
Application WindowOpen date:
September 5, 2024Next review date:
Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Friday, Oct 25, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The University of California, Berkeley Library seeks a creative, collaborative, and user-centered Librarian to support world-class research and teaching through the management of the Library's discovery services. The Discovery Librarian will design ways to make the Library's discovery platform, services, and tools more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to the campus community. They will apply product knowledge, provide expertise in user behavior, identify usage patterns in the Library's discovery products, and recommend and deploy improvements to the user experience. In alignment with the Library mission to provide access to scholarly resources, the Discovery Librarian will ingest digital collections, datasets, services, and more into the Library's discovery environment.
Responsibilities
In partnership with and under the guidance of the Head of Systems and Discovery Services, the Discovery Librarian will collaborate with stakeholders across the Library to ensure seamless access to the Library's collections for all users to support research and teaching and to advance the University Libraries' commitment to equity and inclusion. This might include identifying pain points and contributing to the development of user-centered access and discovery practices, strategies, and services. The Discovery Librarian will oversee configurations related to Discovery in Alma, troubleshoot issues reported by users and staff, review ongoing monthly release notes, quarterly feature releases, and annual product roadmaps for Primo VE.
The incumbent will develop and maintain an ongoing practice of usability testing with user populations for UC Library Search. Based on data, they will propose, test, and implement user interface (UI) enhancements and communicate any changes made with internal and external stakeholders. The Discovery Librarian will integrate web accessibility best practices into user experience decisions and perform regular reviews to ensure compliance with ADA and WCAG requirements.
This role will test and prioritize feature releases for UC Library Search. They will also identify opportunities to ingest and provide access to collections in discovery, using protocols such as OAI harvesting and discovery import profiles. They will partner with the Web Team in Library IT and the Library Communications Office as needed to discuss and implement any custom UI solution(s).
As the lead for UC Library Search at Berkeley, the Discovery Librarian will participate in the UC-Berkeley local SILS governance and steering, including the Alma/Primo VE Coordination Team (APriCoT). Additionally, they will facilitate and convene UC Berkeley Library Discovery Working Group (DWG), represent UC Berkeley Library in the UC-wide Systemwide Integrated Library System (SILS) Discovery Operations Subteam, and participate in discovery-related communities of practice as relevant.
The Discovery Librarian will regularly create and share Primo VE analytics reports to facilitate data-driven decisions for the Library, support collection management and statistical reporting as related to discovery, and determine and develop processes for improving speed and quality of product improvements based on available data.
QualificationsBasic qualifications
(required at time of application)Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program.
Additional qualifications
(required at time of start)Advanced degree.
Preferred qualificationsMaster's degree from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent international degreeMinimum of two years of experience working in an academic research libraryExperience with one or more library discovery platforms, such as Primo VE, Summon, EBSCO Discovery Service, WorldCat Discovery, etc.Experience with or knowledge of integrated library systems, such as Millennium, Sierra, Alma, Folio, TIND ILS, Koha, WorldShare, etc.Ability to work effectively in a matrix-based and shared decision-making environmentKnowledge of the developing trends in library discovery platformsExperience with usability and/or user experience testingStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated commitment to diversity and an ability to demonstrate an understanding that diverse perspectives and differences in background, cultures, values, and viewpoints are the foundation for an inclusive environment
The Library is interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognizes that the successful candidate may be one from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications listed above.
Application RequirementsDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Reference requirements3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link:
https://apptrkr.com/5605637
Help contact:
mailto:richard.brown@berkeley.edu#J-18808-Ljbffr
Position overviewPosition title:
Associate Librarian, Career Status or Potential Career Status
Salary range:
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,631-$92,345.
Percent time:
100%
Anticipated start:
As soon as December 1, 2024. Start date is flexible.
Position duration:
This is a full-time potential career appointment.
Application WindowOpen date:
September 5, 2024Next review date:
Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Friday, Oct 25, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
The University of California, Berkeley Library seeks a creative, collaborative, and user-centered Librarian to support world-class research and teaching through the management of the Library's discovery services. The Discovery Librarian will design ways to make the Library's discovery platform, services, and tools more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to the campus community. They will apply product knowledge, provide expertise in user behavior, identify usage patterns in the Library's discovery products, and recommend and deploy improvements to the user experience. In alignment with the Library mission to provide access to scholarly resources, the Discovery Librarian will ingest digital collections, datasets, services, and more into the Library's discovery environment.
Responsibilities
In partnership with and under the guidance of the Head of Systems and Discovery Services, the Discovery Librarian will collaborate with stakeholders across the Library to ensure seamless access to the Library's collections for all users to support research and teaching and to advance the University Libraries' commitment to equity and inclusion. This might include identifying pain points and contributing to the development of user-centered access and discovery practices, strategies, and services. The Discovery Librarian will oversee configurations related to Discovery in Alma, troubleshoot issues reported by users and staff, review ongoing monthly release notes, quarterly feature releases, and annual product roadmaps for Primo VE.
The incumbent will develop and maintain an ongoing practice of usability testing with user populations for UC Library Search. Based on data, they will propose, test, and implement user interface (UI) enhancements and communicate any changes made with internal and external stakeholders. The Discovery Librarian will integrate web accessibility best practices into user experience decisions and perform regular reviews to ensure compliance with ADA and WCAG requirements.
This role will test and prioritize feature releases for UC Library Search. They will also identify opportunities to ingest and provide access to collections in discovery, using protocols such as OAI harvesting and discovery import profiles. They will partner with the Web Team in Library IT and the Library Communications Office as needed to discuss and implement any custom UI solution(s).
As the lead for UC Library Search at Berkeley, the Discovery Librarian will participate in the UC-Berkeley local SILS governance and steering, including the Alma/Primo VE Coordination Team (APriCoT). Additionally, they will facilitate and convene UC Berkeley Library Discovery Working Group (DWG), represent UC Berkeley Library in the UC-wide Systemwide Integrated Library System (SILS) Discovery Operations Subteam, and participate in discovery-related communities of practice as relevant.
The Discovery Librarian will regularly create and share Primo VE analytics reports to facilitate data-driven decisions for the Library, support collection management and statistical reporting as related to discovery, and determine and develop processes for improving speed and quality of product improvements based on available data.
QualificationsBasic qualifications
(required at time of application)Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program.
Additional qualifications
(required at time of start)Advanced degree.
Preferred qualificationsMaster's degree from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent international degreeMinimum of two years of experience working in an academic research libraryExperience with one or more library discovery platforms, such as Primo VE, Summon, EBSCO Discovery Service, WorldCat Discovery, etc.Experience with or knowledge of integrated library systems, such as Millennium, Sierra, Alma, Folio, TIND ILS, Koha, WorldShare, etc.Ability to work effectively in a matrix-based and shared decision-making environmentKnowledge of the developing trends in library discovery platformsExperience with usability and/or user experience testingStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated commitment to diversity and an ability to demonstrate an understanding that diverse perspectives and differences in background, cultures, values, and viewpoints are the foundation for an inclusive environment
The Library is interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognizes that the successful candidate may be one from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all of the preferred qualifications listed above.
Application RequirementsDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Reference requirements3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link:
https://apptrkr.com/5605637
Help contact:
mailto:richard.brown@berkeley.edu#J-18808-Ljbffr