Jobline
If you would like to post a position in your institution, please email a copy of the job description to the Executive Director. Please note, ULA charges $10 for out-of-state postings.
Full job description and to apply, click here.
This is an onsite position, with the eventual possibility of remote work for no more than one day per week.
Job Description: Do you have cataloging experience and a keen eye for detail? Are you technology oriented? The Utah State Library Division seeks a librarian to assist in the cataloging of the State Library’s physical collection.
Principle Duties
The incumbent will:
- Perform both original and copy cataloging of library materials in all formats.
- Maintain authority control over the bibliographic database.
- Apply terms from controlled vocabularies including Library of Congress name and subject authorities.
- Assist with collection development of the physical collection in direct accordance with the library’s collection development policy.
- Assist with weeding and inventory projects as needed according to library policy.
- Assist with catalog training for partner libraries and bookmobile staff as needed.
- Assist in maintaining a USL cataloging manual with local policies and procedures.
Best Qualified Candidate
The best person for this position is someone who is:
- Able to work well with a diverse team with a positive outlook.
- Open to change and new experiences as opportunities for growth.
- Experienced using Innovative Interfaces’ Polaris and LEAP products.
- Capable of being proactive and is actively looking for ways to improve their knowledge, expertise, and library services.
- Familiar with classification practices using the Dewey Decimal System.
- Experienced using OCLC’s WorldShare Record Manager, WebDewey, ClassWeb, and/or RDA Toolkit.
Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of the following are typically associated with this job:
- Knowledge of traditional MARC cataloging concepts and procedures.
- Familiarity with cataloging protocols and standards, and bibliographic tools, including databases and websites.
- Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently.
- Highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy.
- Able to read, write and speak English.
Preference
- Preference will be given to those with a Masters of Library Science and experience using the Polaris ILS.
- And/or a combination of education and/or paid professional experience in library science.
Work Location
This position may be eligible for a remote schedule of one day per week. Our office is located 250 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT. A position’s eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. Note: Under Administrative Rule R13-4 all work must be performed within the State of Utah. As such employees should either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.
Why You Should Join Our Team
As a benefited employee, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click hereto view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.
- Health Insurance – Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
- 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage)
- 5 dental plan options (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other dental insurance coverage)
- 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
- Retirement – Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
- Paid Time Off:
- Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
- Annual leave increases with years of service.
- There are also 12 paid holidays.
The Agency
For more information about the Utah State Library, click here.
Supplemental Information
- Best qualified individuals will have obtained a MLS Degree in Library Science or closely related field of study and/or a combination of education and/or experience in a library science.
- Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, being subject to possible physical attack, etc.
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
- Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
For full job description and to apply: https://loganutah.applicantpro.com/jobs/3543035
The City of Logan is seeking an innovative and strategic Library Director to lead our public library into the future. This visionary leader will be responsible for guiding the library’s long-range planning, driving impactful community-centered programs, and fostering an inclusive environment for lifelong learning. As a member of the city’s leadership team, the Library Director will champion accessible resources, develop forward-thinking services, and cultivate a strong, collaborative team to meet the evolving needs of our diverse community.
In keeping with the mission of the Logan Library, the director will have a strong commitment to sparking creation, exploration, and collaboration in our community. The successful candidate will be committed to public service allowing them to administer and manage the functions, activities and operations to maintain a library responsive to community needs with active outreach skills.
Working collaboratively with the mayor, city leadership and library board, the director must manage traditional and evolving library services; develop library policies; supervise and develop a full-time staff of 15 and part-time staff of 12; financial management experience; and oversee the day-to-day operation of a brand new multimillion dollar building. The director should have strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of city government, library standards and Utah law.
The director will develop long range plans to support and promote the mission of the library. Along with tackling short-term plans to address specific issues facing the library as they arise. They will formulate and recommend policies to the board and implements the procedures to carry out these goals. They will assist in planning, organizing and will regularly evaluate the services that support the mission of the Logan Library and reflect the needs of the community of Logan.
The director will work collaboratively with the mayor, board and other city departments to develop accurate and detailed job descriptions. They will recruit, train, evaluate and assign duties and will define responsibilities for staff and volunteers.
They will be responsible for providing visionary leadership to ensure the library remains relevant in providing services to patrons.
The director will manage internal and external communication of the Logan Library by participating in, but not limited to, city meetings, community organizations, print materials, and identifying and implementing resources available using technology.
They will maintain a professional and cordial relationship with patrons, library staff, city leadership and board.
Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in library science plus five years of progressively responsible library administration experience including at least three years in a supervisory capacity, OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting on the basis of one year for each year of education.
- Must have a valid Utah Driver’s License.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
Responsibilities:
- Drafts and recommends policy to the board and plans for the implementation of public library goals and objectives.
- Routinely evaluates and administers library programs.
- Directs the development and maintenance of the library collection.
- Directs the development, repair and maintenance of the library assets.
- Provides staff support to the mayor and board by assisting with meetings, preparing reports, and implementing policy decided by the city and board.
- Prepares the annual departmental budget and presents budget requests before the city council and board.
- Directs and controls the expenditure of departmental fund allocations within the constraints of approved budgets.
- Confers with state agencies, other public libraries, corporations, and community groups in the development of library programs.
- Serves as the face of the library and interacts with patrons to provide information and to resolve problems and complaints.
- Directs the training of library staff in technical and administrative library skills.
- Directs and oversees personnel actions with support from City officials.
- Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library functions.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration as applied to a public library.
- Ability in oral and written communications.
- Ability to administer the activities of a public library and to supervise the work of others.
- Ability to make decisions in an environment of limited resources and competing claims.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, officials of other agencies and patrons.
- Skill in understanding and interpreting complex laws, procedures, and guidelines.
- Skill in understanding the informational, cultural, recreational, and educational needs of the community through effective development and implementation of public library programs and services.
Essentials:
Essential functions, as determined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the above tasks, knowledge, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions of this class. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person(s). This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Benefits:
Benefits are available to Full-time employees.
Shuter Library, one of the top ten New Mexico Libraries as rated by American Towns Media, seeks a community-oriented, energetic, and innovative library professional or business-experienced manager to run a small public library in a northern New Mexico resort community. The successful candidate would deliver 21st-century library service to patrons ranging geographically from Cimarron through Angel Fire and down to Mora. The successful candidate would oversee operations, budget spend, library policies and collection procedures, materials and acquisition, programming, staff, key community interfaces, and other executive and administrative duties. Key children’s and STEAM activities are actively led by this Director. We would expect the Director to expand and enhance our services to meet the evolving needs of a diverse community.
—library administration including annual reporting
—operational financial and budget administration
—staff supervision
—adult programming
—deliver small group programs
—communicate information and programs to library staff and community
—demonstration of collaboration, continuous learning, diversity, innovation, and integrity
—technology support for patrons using library computers
—update and maintain library catalog system
Compensation: $52,200 per year for a 40 hour week. Exempt position with two weeks paid leave per year. 64 hours sick time and one personal day. Flexible scheduling. Benefits are negotiable but not to exceed a 25% overhead. Medical et.al. to be provided through the market, with ICHRA reimbursement. Employment at Will.
Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Board President. Works with and consults with the Executive Committee. Has reporting responsibilities to full Board. Position has a great deal of autonomy.
Supervision Exercised: Provides general supervision to 4 PT staff and volunteers, including scheduling.
Skills Required or Desired:
Administrative, Organizational, and Business experience
Leadership and team management
Customer service
Desired:
Library operations knowledge, including collections management
Knowledge of theories, principles and objectives of library service; library collection classification and selection techniques; information services and collection development; current trends and developments in library services; equipment and facilities required in a comprehensive library system
Technology and digital resources
Community and communication skills
STEAM and Makerspace programming, teaching assistant recruitment, and teaching skills
Library Back-office bookkeeping and administration
Responsibilities (estimated):
20% Management, Supervision, and Execution of Library operations and daily process
15% Programming for children and youth, e.g. summer programs, STEAM, Makerspace, and coding
10% Cost control activities; monitoring expenditures to assure sound fiscal control; assuring effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time; assuring collection activities
10% Community and Patron interaction
5% Visioning and Library Services strategy
5% Excom and Board interaction
5% Interaction with other NM rural libraries and with the NM State Librarian
0% Fundraising and grant writing (A function of the Board and volunteers)
–15-20% Performing related duties as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from college with a bachelor’s degree in library science, literature, liberal arts, humanities, teaching, or a closely related field
2-3 years of library experience, office management, program management, bookstore management experience, or equivalent.
Experience with managing staff and directing the work of others
Preferred Qualifications (advantageous):
NM library certification
Masters degree
MLS degree or equivalent
Web design and social media skills
STEAM / Makerspace experience
Experience with KOHA and Google Tools
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Due to sharp space constraints, the Director’s office is on the 2nd story mezzanine up a flight of stairs.
Work is performed under typical office and library conditions and the noise level can be moderately noisy – we are a family-friendly library. The library is currently dog-friendly, but this can be negotiated.
Director may be required to work outside of library hours; may require attendance at evening meetings and is on call to respond to emergency situations.
Frequently required to operate computer, telephone, facsimile/copier, and other standard office equipment as well as standard library equipment and technologies. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position.
Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting and reaching.
Regularly required to traverse the library and library grounds.
The Director must be able to perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, close visual acuity with or without correction, and have the ability to give and receive detailed information through oral communication.
Library:
Shuter Library, a 501(c)3 is a charity and public library. The Library is a full-service community library with programming for children from preschool to young adult and with programs for adults. We specialize in community needs that are not satisfied elsewhere. We are strong supporters of literacy and learning through reading. Our focus is on lifetime learning of skills beyond reading that include STEAM, deep learning, computing and internet proficiencies, and community connections through special interest programs. We stock 15,500 Physical Books, 15,750 eBooks, and 6,700 audiobooks.
We serve Moreno Valley and the Village of Angel Fire, Cimarron Canyon and Ute Park, Mora and surrounding small communities, and visitors, seasonal employees, and second-home-owners of Angel Fire (including eBook downloads from anywhere).
Our patrons come from all income levels and backgrounds, with a full age spectrum, and mostly have English and Spanish as primary languages.
Community:
Angel Fire is a small community with the resort advantages of extensive food services, a full service grocery store, specialty shops such as ski rentals, and health services. The AF Resort itself provides skiing on a 10,700 foot mountain, golf, tennis, mountain biking, pickle ball, zip-lining, and competitive bicycle racing. Forests are Aspen, Pine, Fir, and Spruce. The Village is adjacent to the Kit Carson National Forest with camping, hiking, horseback riding, and fishing.
Angel Fire is 40 minutes from Taos, 1 1/2 hours from Santa Fe, and 2 1/2 hours from Albuquerque. We have emerging flight service to ABQ for less than $100 one-way. Northern New Mexico is home to national and state parks, the Vietnam Memorial, hiking, camping, bicycling, hunting, horseback riding, and off-roading. Attractions include music venues, specialty fairs, culinary schools and events, art tours, museums, Native American pueblos with some open activities, golf, tennis, and skiing. In-town RV facilities support vacationers and visiting families.
For further information: Contact Scott Jones, Shuter Library, Angel Fire, New Mexico, 575.377.6223, 575.613.5417, [email protected]. Apply with a meaningful cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references.
Full job description and to apply: https://epej.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/364973
The Church History Department is responsible to preserve, collect, and share a record of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints and its people. The conservator will support this mission by working in preventative and interventive ways on the Department’s library/archive collection. Conservators work closely with members of the collections care team, global support teams, archivists, and librarians to ensure proper care and use of the collection.
This position is part-time, 20 hours per week.
Responsibilities
Work may include, but is not limited to:
- Working independently to perform conservation treatments
- Defining, and executing preventative preservation measures including global implementation of those standards.
- Ensuring safe access to collection items by staff, exhibit and display teams, and patrons.
- Performing research and scientific analysis
- Training, developing, and mentoring library staff and interns
- Occasional travel possible
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree and 5 years, OR Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of experience in conservation, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent hand skills, problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently but also collaboratively with staff members.
- An interest in, and understanding of, Church history, culture, doctrine, and policies.
- Capability to effectively communicate conservation needs with business partners, other conservators, leadership, and institutions.
- Ability and commitment to mentoring and developing others.
- Solid understanding of preservation and conservation principles and best practices as well as a commitment to conservation ethics.
- Commitment to continued learning and development.
- Computer literate with experience working with museum or library catalogs/databases and demonstrated ability in learning new programs or tools.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Able to be stationary for long periods of time and work with computer equipment.
- Capable of lifting 50 pounds.
- Must be able to pass a thorough background check.
Please submit the following with your application:
- Current resume
- Cover letter
Full description and to apply: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/NIH-NLM-AFP-2025
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) seeks early and second-career librarians interested in advancing equitable and innovative futures for biomedical libraries within five years of graduation to participate in a one-year fellowship that fosters the development of librarians seeking to lead in medical or health sciences libraries. A cohort of between 4 and 5 Associate Fellows will be selected for the 2025-2026 year.
What will you do?
As a National Library of Medicine Associate Fellow, you will:
- Participate in projects on user services, collection, open science, artificial intelligence, health data standards, information discovery, scholarly communication, user engagement, archives, and training.
- Grow professionally and learn in a cohort, participating in a formal curriculum taught by staff experts
- Develop skills in data science (analysis, visualization)
- Develop foundations for leadership (presenting, network building)
- Receive support from experienced mentors
- Attend a professional conference and a one-week practicum at a health sciences library
The NLM Associate Fellowship Program (AFP) offers a series of staff-taught sessions in user services and collections, research, and development, intramural and extramural research, development, and the lifecycle of the NLM web-based products and services, and the NLM engagement and education program. Associate Fellows develop a national and international perspective of the NLM role in health science and biomedical science. Associate Fellows choose projects to collaborate on and complete with NLM staff allowing them to gain valuable project experience in areas that aid their future career. Associate Fellow projects have led to peer-review publications and to services that became a part of the services and products of NLM.
Appointment Length:
This is a one-year research appointment starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The 2025 – 2026 Associate Fellowship Program year will be remote. Program hours will be 8:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Qualification Requirements:
- Master’s degree in an ALA-accredited library/information science program, earned by June of the year of appointment or within 5 years. Undergraduate degrees can be in any major.
- United States citizenship.
- Desirable, but not essential:
- Work experience in a library or health sciences environment.
- Demonstrated interest or experience in leadership.
- Work experience in a library or health sciences environment.
Participant Benefits:
- Annual stipend of $68,405.00
- Health Insurance Supplement – The program offers a supplemental health insurance stipend for participants to purchase health insurance through a group health insurance plan via Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Alternatively, participants may choose to hold outside insurance. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE).
- Training and Travel Allowance that can be used for attendance at local and national conferences and other relevant training materials as determined by NLM and ORISE.
Apply online. The application deadline is January 24, 2025, 3:00 p.m. EST. The NLM Associate Fellowship Program website provides more information about the application process.
More about NLM:
NLM is committed to recruiting and developing a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of underrepresented people, including racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. NLM’s commitment to workforce diversity extends to advocating for diversity of thought and plurality of methods. A commitment to diversity is grounded in the belief that full participation of a diverse workforce improves team performance, engendering a robust array of knowledge representations and culturally appropriate means of supporting discovery and delivering health information.
This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Library of Medicine (NLM). Participants do not become employees of NIH, NLM, ORAU, ORISE, DOE, or any other agency, and no employment-related benefits exist.
Information and Inquiries:
This faculty search is being managed in partnership with Summit Search Solutions, Inc. To learn more about the position or share a nomination, please contact Lyndi Hewitt at [email protected] or by phone at 615-423-0525. You may also contact Melanie Hawks, Marriott Library Assistant Dean for Organizational Development, at [email protected]. Additional information about the application process can be found at https://lib.utah.edu/faculty-faq.php.
- Collaborates with content providers, library liaisons, consortia, and stakeholders to build and manage the library’s information resources portfolio by implementing efficient and responsive acquisition and collection strategies based on user needs, evidence, institutional priorities, and trends in scholarly communication.
- Provides administrative leadership services for collections to the Utah Academic Library Consortium, including negotiating licenses with content providers, ensuring access to resources, and conducting collection assessment. (A new UALC Collections Coordinator we plan to hire in 2025 will assume many of these duties and enable the Head to focus more on strategy than on operational activities.)
The responsibilities, qualifications, and preferences listed in this posting are intended to give applicants an understanding of the role we are seeking to fill and the types of skills, experience, and education that may have prepared someone to be effective in this role. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match for this list or to perform duties with equal proficiency on day one. In your CV and cover letter, please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals.
We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional career path. We are especially interested in identifying and interviewing candidates with experience and expertise that will contribute to advancing our mission to provide everyone with access to information resources and educational opportunities. As a member of the Dean’s Cabinet—the primary coordination body for library operations—you will have a voice in decisions about policies, programs, and services across the library. The library is currently undergoing a strategic planning process as well as a comprehensive space study, with the Dean’s Cabinet playing a vital role. Our strategic plan will ultimately align with the University’s evolving Strategy 2030 (https://strategy.utah.edu). Creating a culture of assessment is an emerging priority for the library, evidenced by the recent creation of a full time Assessment Analyst position. At the core of the Marriott Library is a responsive and adaptive service culture, which our emphasis on assessment will strengthen. We are attuned to the evolving needs of our students and faculty; in Spring 2024, for instance, we invited all members of the University of Utah community to submit specific, big-ticket, one-time purchase suggestions to enhance Marriott Library’s research and teaching collections. We engage and support the campus research community through endeavors such as our Patent and Trademark Research Center’s upcoming 40th anniversary celebration/lecture and our NEH-funded Summer Institute focusing on responsible AI. Recognizing student success as the U’s top priority, we have invested in making course materials and technology more accessible, and developing resources to support groups with specific needs such as first generation students and students with childcare responsibilities.
- ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS or equivalent.
- Experience negotiating with content providers and evaluating licenses to ensure licenses meet users’ needs while minimizing the University’s risks.
- Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and determining optimal strategies for acquiring, managing, describing, and analyzing collections portfolios.
- Strong supervisory experience, including experience with training, process improvement, coaching, and performance management.
- Experience with library services platforms, i.e., Alma-Primo
- Experience with budget development and management, collection analysis, and assessment.
- Knowledge of current trends, best practices, standards, and new technologies in collection development and resource description.
- Experience working with library consortiums.
Salary will be dependent on qualifications and rank appointment. The budgeted salary range is $75,000-$120,000. Our excellent benefits include a 14.2% retirement contribution to TIAA–CREF/Fidelity, medical and dental coverage, and generous paid sick and vacation time.
Application instructions:
All candidates are required to submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing the strengths you would bring to the role/organization, and contact information for five professional references. Reference letters are not requested.
For full job description and to apply: https://wgu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Learning-Resource-Curator-School-of-Technology_JR-017978?q=curator&source=HigherEdJobs
If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Schools and Lead PDOs to curate a comprehensive collection of learning resources aligned with program objectives and student needs.
- Establish and maintain a centralized asset tracker to monitor the learning resource lifecycle from proposal through execution, ensuring timely updates and accessibility.
- Evaluate the suitability of existing resources versus the need for custom-created content, considering factors such as learning experience, affordability, reading level, integrability, and accessibility.
- Provide the design organization with a curated list of vetted resources, enabling designers to make informed choices and streamline course development processes.
- Ensure approved learning resources and experiences are relevant and ready for immediate inclusion in course development, facilitating a smooth transition from design to development phases.
- Collaborate with program development staff and School partners to optimize testing and access to curated resources through learning management systems or educational platforms.
- Maintain integrity to the program through the ongoing review of relevancy, currency, and value of LRs in the context of industry and student expectations and needs for a full product lifecycle inclusive of redevelopment and continuous quality improvement cycles.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed asset-tracking systems.
- Knowledge of Open Educational Resources (OER), library resources, textbook publishers, simulations, labs, and third-party learning materials
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and practices in educational content
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to successfully complete complex projects using a collaborative work model.
- Experience with online instructional platforms, learning resource analysis/development, or instructional design/development.
- Ability to stay “in the know” of advancements and changes in the assigned School’s industry to ensure curated resources are up-to-date and relevant.
- Be an in-house expert in industry certification trends and business to keep PDOs aware of changes that will impact programs.
- Be continually aware of Learning Resource provider’s catalog, capabilities, and innovations to make sure WGU is always taking advantage of best-in-class resources for our students.
Job Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2 or more years of related experience.
- Previous experience with online instruction and adult learning models.
- Strong knowledge of IT market and industry trends to ensure curated resources align with current practices and technologies used in the field
- Familiarity with wide range of tools and technologies used in IT, including understanding of trends in programing languages, software development cloud, networking, cybersecurity, and data management systems
- Deep understanding of how students utilize educational technologies to practice, develop, and learn in IT lab environments
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
For full job description and to apply: https://wgu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Learning-Resource-Curator-School-of-Education_JR-017979-1?q=curator&source=HigherEdJobs
If you’re passionate about building a better future for individuals, communities, and our country—and you’re committed to working hard to play your part in building that future—consider WGU as the next step in your career.
Driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs, WGU is also committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals. The university has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, one that has received praise from academic, industry, government, and media leaders. Whatever your role, working for WGU gives you a part to play in helping students graduate, creating a better tomorrow for themselves and their families.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Schools and Lead PDOs to curate a comprehensive collection of learning resources aligned with program objectives and student needs.
- Establish and maintain a centralized asset tracker to monitor the learning resource lifecycle from proposal through execution, ensuring timely updates and accessibility.
- Evaluate the suitability of existing resources versus the need for custom-created content, considering factors such as learning experience, affordability, reading level, integrability, and accessibility.
- Provide the design organization with a curated list of vetted resources, enabling designers to make informed choices and streamline course development processes.
- Ensure approved learning resources and experiences are relevant and ready for immediate inclusion in course development, facilitating a smooth transition from design to development phases.
- Collaborate with program development staff and School partners to optimize testing and access to curated resources through learning management systems or educational platforms.
- Maintain integrity to the program through the ongoing review of relevancy, currency, and value of LRs in the context of industry and student expectations and needs for a full product lifecycle inclusive of redevelopment and continuous quality improvement cycles.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed asset-tracking systems.
- Knowledge of Open Educational Resources (OER), library resources, textbook publishers, simulations, labs, and third-party learning materials
- Familiarity with accessibility standards and practices in educational content
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to successfully complete complex projects using a collaborative work model.
- Experience with online instructional platforms, learning resource analysis/development, or instructional design/development.
- Ability to stay “in the know” of advancements and changes in the assigned School’s industry to ensure curated resources are up-to-date and relevant.
- Be an in-house expert in industry certification trends and business to keep PDOs aware of changes that will impact programs.
- Be continually aware of Learning Resource provider’s catalog, capabilities, and innovations to make sure WGU is always taking advantage of best-in-class resources for our students.
Job Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 2 or more years of related experience.
- Previous experience with online instruction and adult learning models.
- Strong knowledge of P-12 educational trends to ensure curated resources align with current practices and technologies used in the field
- Familiarity with wide range of tools and technologies used in P-12 education, including tools for educator and student use.
- Deep understanding of how students utilize educational technologies to practice, develop, and learn key education, leadership, or instructional design skills
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Appointment Type: Tenure Line
Rank: Assistant or Associate Librarian
Institution: J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City, UT & Hybrid
Apply here: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/166480
Preferred considerations will be given to all applications received by August 18, 2024.
Compensation:
Salary is for a 12-month effort and will be dependent on qualifications and rank appointment.
The budgeted salary range for appointment at the Assistant Librarian rank is $63,000-$68,000.
The budgeted salary range for appointment at the Associate Librarian rank is $75,000-78,000.
Our excellent benefits include a 14.2% retirement contribution to TIAA-CREF/Fidelity, medical and dental coverage, and generous paid sick and vacation time.
Information and Inquiries: To learn about the position or provide a nomination, please contact Melanie Hawks, Assistant Dean for Organizational Development and Director of Library Human Resources, at [email protected]. Additional information about the application process can be found at https://lib.utah.edu/faculty-faq.php.
Position Summary:
Do you find the idea of making unique primary source materials accessible to researchers exciting? The Digital Library Services Division at the J. Willard Marriott Library seeks a detail-oriented and collaborative individual to create metadata for digital collections, manage our digital exhibits program, and share their metadata expertise within the library and our digital library partners. This person joins a team dedicated to creating descriptive metadata for the long-standing and innovative Digital Library program at the Marriott Library. The library also has engaging collaboration opportunities with Special Collections, our research data program, digital scholarship center, Digital Matters and more. As the University embarks upon new strategic directions, this is an exciting time at the University of Utah.
Primary Responsibilities:
Create descriptive metadata for new collections in the Digital Library (https://collections.lib.utah.edu), using Dublin Core, the Mountain West Digital Library Metadata Application Profile, and/or other metadata standards, with an emphasis on audiovisual and born digital formats.
Participate in developing and improving metadata workflows and best practices.
Audit metadata from existing collections to identify clean-up projects and improve consistency in the Digital Library.
Manage the digital exhibits program (https://exhibits.lib.utah.edu/) providing support, training and consultation.
Provide consultations in their areas of expertise on new and emerging projects within the library and on campus.
Engage in scholarship or creative activities consistent with the mission of the University and specific position responsibilities.
Serve on library and university committees.
For more details, please visit the “Apply Here” link above.
This position is required to work on campus full-time. Telecommuting will only be authorized for occasional/exceptional circumstances.
We seek qualified applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization and enhance our commitment to access and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path.
- Strengthen the quality of services offered at the library’s two main service desks at the entrances.
- Maintain a professional presence while implementing quality customer service in areas of reference and referral services, information access, and wayfinding, while working at service points approximately 32 hours per week.
- Coordinate circulation efforts including outreach to permit patrons and University of Utah community patrons, lost item resolutions, billing, recalls and holds management.
- Manage the Patron Hold Shelf, including requested technology, and audit and process requested library material.
- Coach department employees to improve customer service, in person, and all other forms of communication.
- Hire and evaluate part-time employees.
- Assists with staff assignments and schedule changes. Assists in creating and modifying department schedule to ensure proper coverage on Saturdays.
- Supervise the Library’s Chat service and review for quality assurance.
- Manage the Library’s Store for patron purchase at the desks, and promotes items available for purchase. Ensure department is following campus PCI Compliance when working at POS and Credit Card systems and following library cashiering policies.
- Monitor and process Automated Retrieval Center (ARC) requests on Saturdays. Ensure timely and accurate delivery of ARC requests. Provide and maintain ARC schedule for department on Saturdays.
- Troubleshoot ARC problems during Saturday hours, determining whether it is server or mechanical issues and initiates accurate response to resume normal operations.
- Assist associate director in programming card access and maintaining access records for all library staff and faculty and other University departments.
- Respond to patron conflicts or building problems.
- Assist in coordinating with University Police, Campus Emergency Management, Campus Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety to maintain the safety and protection of library patrons, employees, and collections.
- When the library serves as an evacuation site for large scale campus and stadium events, assist in sheltering evacuees inside the library under the direction of Campus Emergency Management as part of the University’s Incident Action Plan.
Minimum Qualifications:
Six years related experience including one year supervisory experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; basic knowledge of library science techniques and principles in order to provide oversight to assigned area required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences:
- Is committed to outstanding and consistent customer service.
- Can communicate effectively, including during times of high stress or emergencies.
- Shows mature judgment when making decisions and is comfortable negotiating in a firm and diplomatic manner.
- Can demonstrate conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Is willing to handle a variety of duties and adapt to changing priorities.
- Is committed to campus and library safety initiatives and confident contacting and working with police and other campus partners.
- Wants to work in a team environment.