Hunt Library Employment

Acquisitions Librarian

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as the Acquisitions Librarian at the Hunt Library, located on the Daytona Beach Campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). This non-tenure track position which is part of the Technical Services department will manage the acquisition and delivery of monographic, media, and serials resources, and will work closely with the Electronic Resources Librarian to facilitate acquisitions of electronic resources.

The duties include:

• Manages the acquisition of new library materials.
• Evaluates standard selection tools and unique sources of information to identify potential additions to the collection.
• Tracks expenditures and monies allocated, encumbered, and expended for library acquisitions using internal spreadsheets, Alma, vendor ordering platforms (GOBI, Rialto, Amazon), and the University’s accounting system, currently Workday.
• Makes recommendations and decisions regarding collection development and the acquisitions budget.
• Supervises and evaluates one full time staff member.
• Maintains documentation for acquisition workflows and procedures.
• Develops and provides analytics and reports for collection assessment and budget management.
• Utilize library marketing tools to promote new library acquisitions.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science
• Experience in a medium or large library
• Experience with library collection management or electronic library services
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and interact and collaborate with individuals of different backgrounds
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic library service
• Experience using and allocating funds from an acquisitions budget
• Familiarity with Alma, Rialto, Primo VE, Leganto, or Springshare
• Social media marketing or general library marketing experience

About Embry-Riddle and Daytona Beach:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The University's Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Hunt Library provides library services to 8,000 residential students on the Daytona Beach Campus, as well as to over 23,000 distance-learning students through Embry-Riddle Worldwide.

For more information on ERAU, see https://www.erau.edu/about. For more information on the Hunt Library, go to https://huntlibrary.erau.edu/about.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Please reference requisition R306103 and apply online at http://careers.erau.edu. Please upload a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae or resume, and a list of three professional references (including email addresses). A review of applications will begin on August 7, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.

Library Circulation Assistant (Library Access Services Technician), Tuesday – Saturday.

Embry-Riddle’s Hunt Library seeks applicants to provide customer service at the circulation (public service) desk. The Library Circulation Assistant supports the activities at the Borrow Desk of the Hunt Library and supervises the Friday closing and Saturday hours of the Hunt Library’s Access Services Department, including responsibility for building security. Assists in hiring and scheduling student assistants and participates in departmental meetings.

Work hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Friday and Saturday, 10:30 am – 7:30 pm. Schedule adjustments are required for final exam periods and summer schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Has sole responsibility for Saturday library hours (opening/closing, student supervision)
• Assists with Student Assistant coordination which includes training, supervising, and evaluating student employees.
• Assists patrons with checking library materials in and out.
• Provides basic customer service.
• Assists with Course Reserve processing.
• Implements the library’s emergency plans during emergency situations or drills.
  • Enforces university safety protocols as needed.
• Closes and secures the building as scheduled to do so.

Qualifications

• Experience in front-line, public-facing service, preferably in a library environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Some supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience handling security issues preferred.
• Some college preferred.

Please reference requisition R306234 and apply online. Please upload a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae or resume, and a list of three professional references (including email addresses). A review of applications will begin on August 17, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. 

Open Education Librarian

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as the next Open Education Librarian at the Hunt Library, located on the Daytona Beach Campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU).  This non-tenure track position is part of the Scholarly Communication department and responsible for the growth and support of open educational initiatives on ERAU’s residential campus in Daytona Beach, Florida, as well the distance learning and online programs.

The duties include:

• Guiding faculty in identifying, adopting, and assessing affordable textbook alternatives.
• Collaborating with librarians, instructional designers, faculty, and students to promote affordable textbook alternatives.
• Providing faculty outreach and training.
• Facilitating or working with colleagues on a wide variety of existing library-led affordable textbook and OER projects.
• Tracking, documenting, and assessing open and affordable course content use on campus.
• Calculating student savings, and communicating benefits and impact to the university community.
• Leading the cross-campus OER Initiatives Team.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science. Candidates who will complete their degree by December 2023 will also be considered.
• Minimum of two years of academic library experience
• Knowledge of current and emerging trends in textbook affordability, open educational resources, and scholarly communication
• Demonstrated experience in providing training or instruction
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and interact and collaborate with individuals of different backgrounds
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with institutional repository systems
• Knowledge of copyright law and how it applies to academic libraries and classroom environments
• Familiarity with Creative Commons and other open licenses
• Experience with Canvas
• Experience with Pressbooks/PressbooksEDU
• Experience with Ex Libris Leganto
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating or supervising library professionals

About Embry-Riddle and Daytona Beach:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an independent, culturally diverse institution providing quality education and research in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other related fields with residential campuses located in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona. The University's Worldwide campus provides educational opportunities online and at approximately 130 locations throughout the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central/South America.

As the largest and most comprehensive aviation and aerospace-focused university in the world, Embry-Riddle is a unique institution. Over the past 90 years, the University has evolved with industry to break new ground and produce top-level graduates who serve the ever-changing needs of aviation and aerospace and other STEM-related disciplines. Embry-Riddle offers programs in seven primary fields of study including: Applied Science; Aviation; Business; Computers and Technology; Engineering; Safety, Security, and Intelligence; and Space.

The Hunt Library provides services to 8,000 residential students on the Daytona Beach Campus, as well as to over 23,000 distance-learning students through Embry-Riddle Worldwide.

Daytona Beach is located on Florida’s Atlantic coast and is known for its beaches, year-round outdoor special events, and local and international sports. Part of the Ormond Beach – Daytona Beach – Port Orange metropolitan area of Volusia County, residents enjoy a temperate, sub-tropical climate and close proximity to popular travel destinations including Orlando and Miami.

For more information on ERAU, see https://www.erau.edu/about. For more information on the Hunt Library, go to https://huntlibrary.erau.edu/about. Specific information on the Student Union and library facility is available at https://studentunion.erau.edu. For more information on Daytona Beach, go to https://www.codb.us.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Please reference requisition R306017 and apply online at http://careers.erau.edu. Please upload a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae or resume, and a list of three professional references (including email addresses). A review of applications will begin on July 17, 2023, and continue until the position is filled.