Collection Specialist, Library

Collection Specialist (Library & Museum Professional 1 - MR0 8 )

UTC Library

University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is looking for a Collection Specialist to join the Acquisitions & Content Management unit within the Collection Services Department of UTC Library. The Collection Specialist supports Librarians within the Acquisitions & Content Management unit by helping to manage the information lifecycle of print and electronic materials. This person in this position will be part of a team that works to develop, maintain, and provide access to collections that continue to support the teaching, learning, and research needs of the UTC community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with acquisition of library materials, both physical and electronic
• Assist with maintenance of physical and electronic collections throughout the year
• Prepare and interpret reports with complex data
• Perform copy cataloging
• Process renewals
• Manage course reserves
• Manage day-to-day operations for interlibrary loan and the delivery of digitization requests

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Ability to utilize a library service platform (LSP) or integrated library system (ILS) to complete tasks associated with the acquisition, description, management, or access/discovery of physical or electronic materials
• Knowledge of research methods and tools such as online databases, web-based resources, and other reference sources
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to manage projects and prioritize work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to apply customer service skills to engage with colleagues and the UTC community in a productive and positive manner
• Ability to present information from a variety of sources in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to learn and adapt to new online systems
• Ability to identify inconsistencies and problems and proactively contribute ideas towards a solution

Review of applications will begin June 20, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent combination of relevant experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis for education)
• One (1) year of professional or paraprofessional experience in a library environment performing acquisitions, cataloging, electronic resource management, resource sharing, and/or circulation tasks

Preferred qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of professional or paraprofessional experience in a library environment performing acquisitions, cataloging, electronic resource management, resource sharing, and/or circulation tasks

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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