Hourly Collection Development Strategies Assistant

Job Title

Collection Development Strategies Assistant

Institution Name

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Department

Collection Development Specialists

Summary of Job Duties

The Collection Development Strategies Assistant will help with gathering statistics and related tasks in support of library collection initiatives, which include the annual report, subscription renewal decisions, new resource acquisitions, and academic program accreditation. The Assistant will gather other types of information in support of collection development decisions, such as price quotes for resources, subscription options, and trial information. Additionally, the Assistant will help with maintaining admin accounts for vendor platforms and log relevant information into the libraries' system, such as login credentials, contact information, and statistical instructions. The position may perform other miscellaneous tasks, which may include contributing to departmental documentation, organizing spreadsheets, and other tasks related to specific departmental projects. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of college
• Relevant experience with file management systems
• Relevant experience with Microsoft Excel
• Relevant experience with data management systems
• Relevant experience with vendor communications.
• Relevant library experience
• Relevant experience with library software

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent project and time management skills, ability to learn quickly, and accommodate rapid change
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a multicultural and diverse environment
• Aptitude for learning and adapting to emerging technologies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail

Salary Information

$20.00 per hour

Required Documents to Apply

Resume

Optional Documents

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information

Charles Sabo; Collection Development Strategies Supervisor; View email address on click.appcast.io

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Benefits Eligible

No