Discovery Librarian – Library

ELUNA Content Working Group; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a creative and collaborative Discovery Librarian to enhance the accessibility and user experience of its library services. In this full-time role, you will design and implement improvements to the library's discovery platform, ensuring it meets the diverse needs of the campus community. You will work closely with various stakeholders to promote seamless access to collections, employing your expertise in user behavior and library systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic environment focused on equity and inclusion, where your innovative ideas will make a significant impact on research and teaching.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required; Master’s from ALA-accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum two years in an academic research library is desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Discovery configurations and troubleshoot user issues.
• Collaborate to enhance access to Library collections for all users.

Skills

User-centered design

Library discovery platforms

Web accessibility best practices

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution

Tools

Alma

Primo VE

Integrated library systems

Job description

Discovery Librarian – Library

Position overview

Position title: Associate Librarian, Career Status or Potential Career Status

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. A reasonable estimate for this position is $76,631-$92,345.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: As soon as December 1, 2024. Start date is flexible.

Position duration: This is a full-time potential career appointment.

Application Window

Open date: September 5, 2024

Next review date: Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Friday, Oct 25, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The University of California, Berkeley Library seeks a creative, collaborative, and user-centered Librarian to support world-class research and teaching through the management of the Library’s discovery services. The Discovery Librarian will design ways to make the Library’s discovery platform, services, and tools more accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to the campus community. They will apply product knowledge, provide expertise in user behavior, identify usage patterns in the Library’s discovery products, and recommend and deploy improvements to the user experience.

Responsibilities

In partnership with and under the guidance of the Head of Systems and Discovery Services, the Discovery Librarian will collaborate with stakeholders across the Library to ensure seamless access to the Library’s collections for all users to support research and teaching and to advance the University Libraries’ commitment to equity and inclusion. Responsibilities include:

1. Overseeing configurations related to Discovery in Alma.
2. Troubleshooting issues reported by users and staff.
3. Reviewing ongoing monthly release notes, quarterly feature releases, and annual product roadmaps for Primo VE.
4. Developing and maintaining usability testing practices for UC Library Search.
5. Integrating web accessibility best practices into user experience decisions.
6. Testing and prioritizing feature releases for UC Library Search.
7. Creating and sharing Primo VE analytics reports to facilitate data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application): Advanced degree or enrolled in an advanced degree program.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start): Advanced degree.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent international degree.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in an academic research library.
• Experience with one or more library discovery platforms.
• Experience with or knowledge of integrated library systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and an ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Other

This position requires participation in a mix of in-person and all-virtual meetings. The incumbent will be required to obtain Primo VE Administrator certification from ExLibris within nine months of being hired.

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement on Contributions to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Reference requirements: 3-5 required (contact information only).

Job location

Berkeley, CA