Library Collections Services Specialist

1 month ago

Regina, Canada University of Regina Full time

Faculty/Department Library Unit Library Employee Group CUPE 5791 Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to CUPE 5791 members(NON-RESEARCH). CUPE 5791 Job Family Operational Services Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary

Are you passionate about facilitating seamless access to a diverse range of resources within a vibrant academic community? Do you thrive on the challenges of library acquisitions, inter-library loans, metadata, electronic resources, data extraction and analysis? If so, we have the perfect half-time opportunity for you Join our team as our next **Library Collections Services Specialist (half-time).**

**What You’ll Do**:
**Acquisition and Collection**:

- Order and manage library materials across various formats.
- Utilize automated vendor systems for efficient order processing.
- Renew subscriptions, claim purchases, and catalog gifts to enhance our collection.
- Ensure the upkeep of the library’s holdings through strategic withdrawals and updates.

**Inter-library Loan**:

- Provide excellent inter-library loan services to University patrons.
- Handle borrowing and lending requests with precision and efficiency.
- Investigate and resolve queries from diverse users, staff, and institutions.

**Metadata Creation and Management**:

- Produce high-quality bibliographic metadata following international standards.
- Contribute to creating inclusive metadata aligning with equity, diversity, and inclusion goals.

**Access and Discovery Management**:

- Facilitate access to library resources through effective metadata creation.
- Manage electronic resource access, activation, linking, and troubleshooting.

**Data Extraction and Analysis**:

- Manage textual data with specialized tools and perform metadata remediation.
- Analyze and edit metadata to improve search experiences and support scholarly projects

**Library Contributions and Professional Development**:

- Collaborate within library working groups, teams, and committees.
- Stay updated on industry trends and developments.
- Liaise with the university community and external clients.

**Plus More**:Be ready to take on additional related tasks as assigned - your role is dynamic and essential to our success

**Why Join Us?**

At the University of Regina, we’re more than just a campus - we’re a community
Join our team and enjoy:

- **Meaningful Impact**:Your work directly contributes to creating a better environment for students, faculty, and staff.
- **Professional Growth**:We support your development, offering opportunities for advancement and learning.
- **Work-Life Balance**: We value your well-being and know your personal life is most important
- **Dynamic and Inclusive Workplace**:We value diversity and inclusivity. You’ll be part of a team that celebrates different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, making every day an opportunity for personal growth.
- **Innovation Culture**:We encourage fresh ideas and innovative thinking.
- **Competitive Compensation**: We offer competitive compensation package and benefits to reward your talent. A few of the these benefits include Health/Dental/Vision Benefits, flexible spending account, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, and much more

Position Requirements

**What You’ll Bring to the Position**:

- Grade 12 combined with an undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
- A Library Technician Diploma is required.
- Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience preferably within a university library environment, directly related to the duties described.
- Combination of education and experience may be considered.

**Skills That Will Ensure Your Success in this Role**:

- Expert knowledge of metadata standards, rules, and controlled vocabularies including but not limited to AACR2, RDA, LC Classification, and LCSH.
- Expert knowledge of and experience with MARC21.
- Expert knowledge of and experience with research bibliographic
citations.
- Experience with non-MARC metadata such as Dublin Core.
- Demonstrated, expert experience with an integrated library system and discovery service, searching bibliographic utilities, searching research databases, Interlibrary Loans/Document Deliveries systems, and Acquisitions/Publishers online systems.
- High degree of proficiency with managing textual data with spreadsheets and specialized tools such as MARCEdit, Airtable, OpenRefine.
- Exceptional ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English, and demonstrate active listening skills.
- Must have the ability to exercise a considerable degree of judgement and discretion regarding sensitive and confidential matters and materials.
- Strong attention to detail with proficient problem-solving, analytical and investigative skills.
- Proven organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to recognize, respect, and work with individuals and groups with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Exceptional ability to learn and a

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