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The Opportunity

The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries seeks an innovative Learning Resources Librarian at assistant librarian rank to work in the John C. Hitt Library on the UCF Main Campus in Orlando, Florida.  The assistant librarian will work collaboratively with teaching faculty and other librarians to provide students and instructors with seamless access to the library collections and course readings.

The Learning Resources Librarian will report to the head of the Document Delivery and Resource Sharing Department, one of three departments under the Division of Collection Services and Resource Management (CSRM). The position will be an integral part of library collection services for all UCF Libraries locations in the Ex Libris Integrated Library Systems (ILS) Alma/Primo VE.  UCF Libraries is part of FLVC, the forty-member statewide consortium, and is an institutional partner with the Affordable Instructional Materials (AIM) campus initiative which has saved students over $5.9 million using library-sourced resources.  

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities are to implement and administer the new Ex Libris Leganto system, liaise with teaching faculty and instructional designers to integrate library-sourced instructional materials into Canvas, the Learning Management System (LMS), and other course settings. The Learning Resources Librarian will: design workflows to implement Leganto with Alma; plan service enhancements; train instructors/teaching faculty; resolve access and/or configuration problems for the library-sourced materials ensuring fair use compliance; manage and update communications on Leganto; and conduct in-house workshops for library employees as needed. The successful candidate must be an adaptive learner and have extensive knowledge on copyright law and digital rights management (DRM) and communicate those guidelines effectively to the campus community. This position is expected to be highly collaborative with the Academic Engagement librarians such as the Textbook Affordability Librarian and the subject liaisons, as well as engage with the teaching faculty and campus partners, such as Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) and UCF Digital Learning.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution. 
• Library experience in at least one of the following areas:  electronic reserves, acquisitions, electronic resources, or document delivery in an integrated library system (ILS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo VE ILS;
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and project management;
• Strong user service orientation;
• Understanding of license terms and digital rights management (DRM), copyright, and fair use of library electronic resources;
• Experience developing and delivering effective training for faculty and librarian colleagues
• Experience in Leganto;
• Experience using LMS, LTIs, and APIs;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/ .  In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:  Jeanne Piascik, Head of Cataloging Services and Search Committee Chair, at Jeanne.piascik@ucf.edu .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

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Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled ’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

And more…For more benefits information, go to ‘Prospective Employees’ on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/ ).

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger , and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 240 degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.