Hunt Library Employment

Job Description

• The Resource Sharing Librarian oversees borrowing and lending functions of Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and Document Delivery, which includes working with Ex Libris Rapido and Springshare products; supervises two Resource Sharing technicians responsible for daily responsibilities in document delivery and interlibrary loan.
• Configures and maintains the Ex Libris Rapido system to optimize resource sharing processes. Evaluates and researches new Ex Libris Rapido enhancement features that improve ILL processes.
• Provides assistance and support to Daytona Beach and Worldwide patrons using Ex Libris Rapido system.
• Provides backup to all interlibrary and document delivery tasks in the absence of for the Resource Sharing Technicians.
• Troubleshoots Interlibrary Loan technologies and equipment to resolve issues and ensure all is working properly.
• Serves as the Resource Sharing liaison on the Ex Libris Systems Team.
• Serves on the Collection Management Team and makes purchase recommendations based off resource sharing requests and statistics.
• Creates and updates policies and procedures to respond to changing trends and patron needs.
• Monitors and reports Copyright Compliance.
• Assists and monitors department budget as it relates to document delivery and interlibrary loan expenditures.
• Develops and maintains statistics related to Interlibrary Loan. Creates statistical reports based on the information reported in Ex Libris
• Initiates training opportunities for two Resource Sharing Technicians. Conducts yearly and bi-yearly evaluations and conducts one-on-one meetings as needed.
• Maintains currency with professional literature in resource sharing, academic librarianship, higher education, and Access Services trends. Represents the library at professional library conferences and seminars as the need and opportunities arise.

In addition to interlibrary loan and document delivery, the Resource Sharing Librarian also serves as the Hunt Library coordinator for physical course reserves and electronic course reserves utilizing Springshare E-Reserves platform and works across library departments to advise on the use and promotion of E-reserves.

• Manages incoming course reserve requests, tracks use of reserves, and prepares statistical reports; manages copyright on reserve items.
• Keeps detailed records of reserve items, permission requests, and status of requests, charges, and invoices.
• Creates and disseminates training materials to assist Daytona Beach and Worldwide campus faculty in creating course reserve requests.
• Works with Associate Director of Library Operations & Access Services and Research and Instruction librarians and explores approaches to communicating about reserves and course support services and policies to Daytona Beach and Worldwide campus faculty to ensure an effective, high-quality, and sustainable service model.
• Stays abreast with all issues involving course support, including software, hardware, policy, process, trends, and best practices.

The Resource Sharing librarian participates in the staffing and supervision of Access Services as needed and learns all Access Services and circulation procedures and provides back-up coverage at the Hunt Library Borrow Desk as needed. This position also participates in the planning and evaluation of services; coordinates activities within course reserves, resource sharing, and the library to ensure consistent service; creates strategies to evaluate Resource Sharing services; utilizes data collection methods to collect quantitative and qualitative data; prepares ACRL and Annual Report statistics, and other reports as needed; reviews data multiple times per year to track trends and modify services; initiates special projects and perform other duties as required; and reports to the Associate Director for Library Operations and Access Services.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Master's Degree, concentration in Library Science or Information Studies

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Experience in an access services or library circulation department.
• Experience with document delivery, interlibrary loan, or resource sharing.
• Minimum of two years of supervising support staff.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Analytical skills with an in-depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Microsoft operating systems, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and internet end-user applications.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Experience with Interlibrary Loan management systems (such as Ex Libris Rapido or OCLC Worldshare ILL, etc.)
• Experience with Library Service Platforms (such as Ex Libris Alma, etc.)
• Academic library experience
• Knowledge of or experience with course reserves
• Experience with copyright law practices in an academic setting

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310927. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full Resume
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.

Please apply online with reference to position number R310927.

Job Description

The Hunt Library at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) invites applicants to join a dynamic team serving a diverse population of residential and online students, faculty, staff, and outside researchers.

This position manages digital assets for the University Archives and the Hunt Library’s Special Collections. You will collaborate with the Archives Librarian to develop workflows for processing, preserving, and managing born-digital and hybrid collections.

Responsibilities include digitizing textual and image materials using flatbed and large-format imaging equipment and related software; arranging and describing electronic records; running scripts to enhance and update metadata in hosting and preservation platforms; and supporting the implementation and ongoing maintenance of ArchivesSpace.

The successful candidate will join the Hunt Library https://huntlibrary.erau.edu, serving Daytona Beach, Prescott, and Worldwide Campuses, working regular business hours. The Hunt Library is committed to an inclusive, equitable working environment. We strive to create a collegial culture of belonging for our staff and students, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale imagining production projects
• Perform data entry and create metadata for digitized and born-digital records
• Ingest digitized and born-digital records into digital preservation systems using JSTOR tools and prepared Python scripts
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records in the archive database
• Create/maintain documentation of policies and procedures for the Special Collections and Archives department
• Increase accessibility of collections by assigning subject headings and keywords, adding terms and access points to records, resolving indexing inconsistencies, and reviewing existing descriptive information
• Plan future digitization projects and meet established technical and descriptive requirements
• Participate in archives and library projects, initiatives, and outreach activities, such as the preparation of exhibits and displays featuring archival materials
• Work with Archives Librarian to recreate past curated exhibits/events using digital exhibit platform
• Work with student assistants, under the direction of the Archives Librarian
• Occasional work with donors or Philanthropy staff members, under the direction of the Archives Librarian
• All other relevant duties as assigned

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree

Required Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience working in a library, archives, historical society or comparable environment
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize projects
• Must be able to work independently with moderate to minimal guidance, and collaborate successfully with coworkers on large projects
• Must have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, oral and written

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of technology applications typical in a modern office and library environment (e.g.: Microsoft Office and Adobe suite)
• Demonstrated skills in a variety of appropriate digital tools and/or computer software programs used in an archives and special collections context (e.g.: CONTENTdm, ArchivEra, ArchivesSpace, Alma)
• Experience with scanning and editing equipment; relational databases; xml; and the ability to learn new tools quickly

Physical Demands

Moderate lifting up to 40 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, bend and reach.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a university campus environment. This position will be responsible for performing job duties across two separate work locations at both the Hunt Library and University Archives storage and collections areas.

Application process/requirements 

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310789. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online.

Complete submissions include: 
Cover letter
Full Resume

Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Please note that the committee will begin reviewing applications in mid-January; phones calls are slated to start in February.

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.

*Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.