Collections Management and Research Librarian

Job Description

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

The Opportunity

The Hazy Library and Learning Center ( at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona seeks a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative Collections Management and Research Librarian. This professional staff position, reporting to the Associate Library Director for Technologies and Information Resources, provides leadership for the planning, developing, assessing, analyzing, and deselection of print library collections and information resources.  We welcome a new team member who will manage collections, build strong relationships with faculty and staff, support student learning outcomes, teaching, scholarship, and research to promote academic success.

Duties include serving as chair of the Information Management Committee, comprised of librarian subject liaisons. Track book allocations and expenditures for subject disciplines and provides analytics and reports. Conducts library research consultations, including evening hours in rotation with other librarians, in support of student, faculty, and staff scholarship and learning. Serves as a subject specialist liaison to assigned academic departments and is responsible for collection development supporting the curriculum and research needs in those subject areas.  Develops and delivers library research instruction through collaboration with faculty and librarians, designed for the diverse information literacy needs of students, faculty, and staff. Promotes library outreach and engagement by serving on library, campus, and university committees.

The Hazy Library provides an excellent opportunity for a librarian who enjoys collection management, research consultation, instruction, and outreach in an academic library.  Consider joining our team.  Recent graduates and mid-career librarians are encouraged to apply. No aviation or aerospace background required.

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:

• ALA-accredited master's degree in library or information science
• Experience or knowledge with collection development
• Knowledge of current issues and trends in library collection development
• Competencies with management tools (Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Access, SQL); strong statistical, analytical and evaluation skills.
• Strong service orientation and ability to work well with a wide variety of students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with and comprehensive knowledge of Alma or other Integrated Library System.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Academic Library experience.
• Experience or knowledge of reference and research assistance.
• Experience or knowledge of academic library instruction.
• Proven success with project management.
• Familiarity with budgeting and planning.
• Experience with coordinating teams.

Review of applications begins October 13, 2025 , and continues until the position is filled or search is closed.

Application process/requirements

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310108 . 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.

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