Collection Services Librarian

Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition exemption

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Louisiana State University – Paul M. Hebert Law Center seeks a Collection Services Librarian to develop, assess, acquire, and provide access to the Law Library's print and electronic collections, supporting teaching, research, and service.

Reporting to the Head of Resource Management, the librarian coordinates acquisitions workflows, cataloging, metadata, and serials management, ensuring resources are discoverable and accessible.

Qualifications

• MLIS/MLS from an ALA-accredited program.
• 3 years of professional library experience in acquisitions, collection development, cataloging, metadata, or technical services.
• Knowledge of MARC 21, RDA, and authority control.

Responsibilities

• Lead collection development for the Law Library, identify gaps, and select resources to support curricular and research needs.
• Participate in collection assessment, inventory, preservation, and deselection projects. (25%)
• Manage acquisitions workflows for print and electronic resources, including ordering and subscriptions. (25%)
• Perform copy cataloging following MARC, RDA, LC concepts; ensure metadata quality. (25%)
• Engage in professional development and participate in library associations. (10%)
• Collaborate with faculty to develop policies and workflows related to collection development and metadata. (10%)
• Perform additional duties as assigned. (5%)

Skills

Collection development

Acquisitions management

Cataloging & metadata

Data analysis

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

OCLC Connexion

Ex Libris Alma

GOBI

Job description

Job Posting Title: Collection Services Librarian

Position Type: Faculty

Department: LSUAM Law - LLIS - Resource Management (Amanda Arceneaux (00004773))

Work Location: L0100 Hebert Law Center

Pay Grade: Academic

Job Summary: The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center seeks a Collection Services Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Resource Management, the Collection Services Librarian is responsible for developing, assessing, acquiring, and providing access to the Law Library's print and electronic collections in support of the teaching, research, and service missions of the Law Center. The position coordinates collection development activities, acquisitions workflows, serials management, cataloging, and metadata services to ensure that library resources are discoverable and accessible to users. They must function in a collegial, teamwork-oriented environment with a strong service orientation; be self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and superior organizational and analytical skills; maintain strong communication and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally, and in a timely manner; capacity to work independently and as a collaborative team member. Candidates holding a J.D. in addition to the required M.L.S. may participate in legal research instruction and other faculty responsibilities as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead collection development activities for the Law Library, including evaluating and assessing existing collections, identifying collection strengths and gaps, recommending purchases and cancellations, and working collaboratively with reference librarians and faculty to select resources that support curricular and research needs.
• Participate in collection assessment, inventory, preservation, and deselection projects as appropriate. (25%)
• Manage acquisitions workflows for print and electronic resources, including ordering library materials through GOBI and other vendors, receiving materials, maintaining standing orders and subscriptions, monitoring expenditures, and communicating with publishers, vendors, and consortia regarding acquisitions and collection needs. (25%)
• Perform copy cataloging for both firm and continuing materials in all formats, following MARC metadata standards, RDA, LC Subject Headings, and LC Classification practices; ensure metadata quality and consistency to support discovery and access. Familiarity with OCLC Connexion and integrated library systems is desired. (25%)
• Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current with emerging trends, standards, and best practices in collection development, acquisitions, cataloging, metadata, and legal information services. Actively participate in local, state, and national library and law library organizations and associations. (10%)
• Collaborate with library faculty and staff to develop policies, workflows, and procedures related to collection development, acquisitions, metadata management, and resource access. Participate in library planning, special projects, and initiatives that support the strategic goals of the Law Library. (10%)
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the library’s mission and evolving needs. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS, MLS, or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution.
• 3 years of professional experience in an academic, law, or research library involving acquisitions, collection development, cataloging, metadata, or technical services.
• Knowledge of current cataloging standards, including MARC 21, RDA, and authority control practices.
• Experience working with integrated library systems and bibliographic utilities such as OCLC.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and workflows effectively.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a collegial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a law library or other academic library.
• Knowledge of legal publishing and legal information resources.
• Experience with collection assessment and collection development planning.
• Experience with Exlibris’ Alma: Acquisitions, Resources, Analytics, Metadata Editor; familiarity with vendor platforms such a GOBI.
• Experience managing serials and continuing resources.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Teaching, training, or instructional experience.

Special Instructions

Questions regarding this position may be directed to Brent Johnson at [e-mail].

Posting Information

Posting Date: October 5, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): April 3, 2027

Benefits

• Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement options
• various leave options
• paid holidays
• wellness benefits
• tuition exemption for qualified positions
• training and development opportunities
• employee discounts
• and more!

Other Information

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment.

Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

Contact Information

HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail]. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

University Background

LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College.