<p>Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job</p> <p>Please see Special Instructions for more details.</p> <p>All applications received by May 20, 2025 will receive full consideration.</p> <p>This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected. The candidate will also need to be available to travel to Salt Lake City within 5-7 days of notice for final in-person interviews.</p> <p>When prompted to do so, please upload three (3) professional references.</p> <p>A cover letter is not required, but you may attach one as an optional document.</p> <p>Announcement</p> <p>Details</p> <p>Open Date 05/12/2025 Requisition Number PRN41726B Job Title Senior Library Specialist Working Title Acquisitions Assistant Job Grade C FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary</p> <p>Monday-Friday between 8am and 6pm</p> <p>Some evenings and weekends may be required.</p> <p>VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 20.25 to 21.15 Close Date 06/30/2025 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 05/20/2025 Job Summary</p> <p>We are seeking a service-oriented and meticulous team member to fulfill essential roles in assisting the Collections & Resource Description unit at the Marriott Library in identifying and acquiring scholarly information resources and making them discoverable and accessible to support the research and teaching needs of the University of Utah community. The team member will collaborate with foreign, domestic, and specialized vendors, library users, and other library employees in procuring scholarly resources to support curricula and research needs. Additionally, the team member will troubleshoot problems, catalog and manage records to ensure accurate holdings, efficient materials processing, and accurate records.</p> <p>This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and remote work. Specific telecommuting arrangements will be based on the needs of the position and authorized at the discretion of the supervisor.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The University will not sponsor a work visa for this position.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Process transactions and maintain accurate records of information resources. This includes processing and maintaining documentation for invoices, licenses, and payments, as well as auditing records for errors and resolving problems in cataloging, ERM data, and the serials knowledgebase. </li><li>Process materials and update holdings. This includes processing new and existing materials as well as collaborating with others to monitor titles, checking title lists and accessibility to maintain an accurate knowledgebase. </li><li>Maintain and edit bibliographic records using current cataloging standards. </li><li>Maintain vendor relationships and assist with answering user questions. This includes communicating with vendors to complete purchases and cancellations, submit payments, and obtain solutions to problems. </li><li>Document and improve workflows, policies, and procedures. </li><li>Assist with the department and special projects </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Four years library experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); knowledge of specialized library techniques and principles as well as research and organizational skills required; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Some supervisory experience may be preferred.</p> <p>Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.</p> <p>Preferences</p> <ul> <li>Purchasing and/or Accounting experience. </li><li>Ability to work creatively and collaboratively both as a team member and independently, and to promote effective teamwork among colleagues. </li><li>Experience working in OCLC and/or copy cataloging in an ILS. </li><li>Experience working with library collections or serials collections. </li><li>Demonstrated proficiency and capability with information technology systems in the context of an academic library. </li><li>Reading, writing, or speaking in a second language. </li></ul> <p>The duties, 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 all of the duties with equal proficiency on day one. In your resume 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.</p> <p>Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary</p> <p>All applications received by May 20, 2025 will receive full consideration.</p> <p>This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected. The candidate will also need to be available to travel to Salt Lake City within 5-7 days of notice for final in-person interviews.</p> <p>When prompted to do so, please upload three (3) professional references.</p> <p>A cover letter is not required, but you may attach one as an optional document.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.</p> <p>This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.</p> <p>The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.</p> <p>All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.</p> <p>The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.</p> <p>To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/</p> <p>Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu</p> <p>https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.</p> <p>Posting Specific Questions</p> <p>Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>How many years of library experience do you have? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Less than 2 years</p> </li><li> <p>2 years or more, but less than 4 years</p> </li><li> <p>4 years or more, but less than 6 years</p> </li><li> <p>6 years or more, but less than 8 years</p> </li><li> <p>8 years or more</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>In lieu of a formal cover letter, please answer the following question: What are the major strengths you would bring to this role and to our organization? Please describe your skills, knowledge, and perspective from prior experiences that would prepare you for working in the library. </li></ul> </li></ul> <p>(Open Ended Question)</p> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li><li> <ul> <li>Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)? </li></ul> </li><li> <p>Yes</p> </li><li> <p>No</p> </li></ul> <p>Applicant Documents</p> <p>Required Documents</p> <ul> <li>Resume </li><li>List of References </li></ul> <p>Optional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only </li><li>Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only </li></ul>