Liaison Coordinator and Government Documents Librarian
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Job Location:
Boca Raton, FL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 62000 - 65500
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Summary:
Established in 1964 as the first public university in southeast Florida Florida Atlantic University serves 30000 undergraduate and graduate students on six campuses along Floridas beautiful southeast coast in Broward Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties. Florida Atlantic has ten distinguished colleges that offer more than 180-degree programs including the Schmidt College of Medicine and is home to one of the worlds preeminent marine science education and research centers the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Florida Atlantic University is taking its place among the worlds great research centers and has been given the designation of a High Research Activity university by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
The Florida Atlantic University Libraries have prioritized working collaboratively with a R1/Top 100 campus community on a research initiative that includes a highly library engaged campus and community environment. Florida Atlantic Libraries house approximately 3.7 million items and provide access to over 80000 electronic journals nearly 500 databases and a growing collection of e-books and streaming videos. The Libraries house many distinctive collections including artists books sound recordings print music rare books and manuscripts and University Archives. The Digital Initiatives and Scholarship Unit provides the Research Hub learning space for graduate students post-docs doctoral students researchers visiting scholars and community addition this unit creates online collections from unique materials held in Special Collections and University Archives serving as the Universitys repository for intellectual output generated on campus including Florida Atlantic created journals and curated displays.
The Florida Atlantic University Libraries seek a student focused high-energy collaborative organized engaged positive innovative strong written and verbal communicator and self-starter who adapts well to change and can manage multiple projects with the ability to prioritize effectively. We endeavor to be a highly engaged organization that believes in striving for excellence utilizing assessment and data for decision-making and maintaining a culture of appreciation/gratitude as a R1/Top 100 University. Successful candidates are also expected to demonstrate commitment to professional development and lifelong learning. This position will primarily work on the Boca Raton Campus but may at times be asked to work at one of five other FAU campuses.
Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean for Access Research and Learning Services the successful candidate for this position will have broad knowledge and experience in effectively managing and providing instruction and outreach services regarding the government documents collection (meeting FDLP GPO and relevant state authorities compliance requirements). The successful candidate for this position will also have extensive academic liaison knowledge with demonstrated leadership skills to coordinate the Libraries Academic Liaison Program.
Essential Functions
Coordinate and manage the Libraries Academic Liaison Program.
Collaborate with off-campus instructional site libraries for consistent policies and services.
Create and maintain a liaison resources toolkit of services and support materials for liaison members.
Assign liaisons to Colleges academic departments or user groups.
Develop goals and strategies for effective liaison engagement.
Facilitate regular and effective communication including meetings between liaisons and other internal areas within the Libraries such as Collection Management and External Relations.
Provide training and professional development opportunities for liaison librarians.
Develop resources and guidelines to support liaison work.
Mentor new liaisons and ensure consistency in delivery of exceptional service.
Evaluate the effectiveness of liaison activities and the overall Academic Liaison Program.
Collect and analyze feedback from library faculty and staff liaisons.
Prepare reports on liaison engagement and outcomes.
Collaborate with the Libraries leadership to align liaison supporting institutional goals.
Work closely with External Relations to create promotional materials or social media posts for the liaison program.
Develop and deliver instructional materials workshops and programs to enhance user understanding and effective use of government documents.
Promote awareness and use of government resources through outreach activities displays and integration into subject guides and bibliographies.
Collaborate with other Libraries units regional depository libraries and external organizations to enhance access and services.
Participate in interlibrary loan services resource sharing initiatives and professional networks such as Govdoc-L and FLADOCS-L.
Monitor changes in policies and ensure the Libraries remains compliant with current FDLP and GPO guidelines and adheres to all legal and regulatory requirements set by the FDLP GPO and relevant state authorities.
Maintain detailed records of holdings access and usage; prepare and submit required reports to the FDLP and GPO.
Participate in outreach services to promote faculty student and staff engagement with Open Educational Resources Scholarly Publishing and Open Pedagogy and Digital Commons initiatives.
Participate in the development and review of research guides.
Support the Libraries Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other strategic initiatives.
Support efforts to maintain R1/Top 100 status for the University.
Develop an annual professional development plan.
Investigate opportunities to carry out publish and present original scholarship research and scholarly projects related to the area of expertise or responsibility.
Serve on appropriate Libraries University regional state or national committees including professional committees and actively participate in Libraries and campus faculty governance.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
FAU Benefits and Perks
Position is a non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant University Librarian on a 12-month contract with service and sustained expectation of scholarship research and/or creative endeavors (as outlined in the FAU Libraries Promotion Guidelines: required for promotion.
FAU Libraries offers (as budget permits):
- Financial moving assistance.
- Financial support for professional memberships.
- Financial support for professional development participation leadership and service activities including travel.
FAU offers significant competitive benefits and addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students staff faculty and local communities FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family) Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending plans Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - Leave Pool Program
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave 9 paid holidays and paid winter break (at Presidents discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
For details on FAUs outstanding offers visit us at Qualifications:
ALA-accredited Masters degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent.Minimum of three years of experience emphasizing government documents and liaison activities.
Experience performing academic liaison responsibilities.
Knowledge of FDLP GPO and relevant state government documents guidelines and regulations.
Demonstrates ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member and team leader where consultation flexibility creativity collaboration and cooperation are essential.
Demonstrates strong organization skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates initiative and strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism and exceptional work ethic.
Ability to analyze and adapt to change in an ever-evolving and rapidly growing institution.
Preferred
Second Masters degree and/or doctorate.
Five years of experience in academic librarianship emphasizing government documents and liaison activities.
Experience coordinating academic liaison activities.
Experience providing government documents outreach and instruction.
Demonstrates strong collaborative skills to work alongside faculty students and external researchers.
Higher education outreach and engagement experience.
Demonstrates sustained record of scholarship research and/or creative endeavors.
Demonstrates sustained record of service on committees and coordinating projects.
Experience working with an integrated library system (ILS) and discovery tool (e.g. Ex Libris Alma/Primo VE).
Experience using a Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas).
Experience working in a multi-campus environment or multi-institutional consortia.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Experience in training and supervising staff student assistants and interns involved in government documents processing and service.
Experience providing in-service training on the use of government information in various formats and preparing research guides as needed.
Experience using learning management systems.
Demonstrates service commitment in leadership roles on committees contributing to the profession through significant professional service.
Demonstrates sustained scholarship research and creative endeavors contributing to the profession through peer-reviewed publications in librarianship and presentations at regional or national library-related conferences.
Demonstrates initiative and strong project management skills in leading significant projects.
Demonstrates commitment to actively participating in library engagement activities.
Demonstrates commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
Salary:
$62000.00 $65500.00 per yearCollege or Department:
Florida Atlantic LibrariesLocation:
Boca RatonWork Days and Hours:
N/AApplication Deadline:
Special Instructions to Applicant:
This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.This position is subject to funding.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources job website ( by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.
Required Documents:
FAUs Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.
PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.
The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following:
letter addressing the essential functions minimum qualifications and knowledge skills and abilities regarding this position.
vitae
250 words provide a written statement on the following topic:
Discuss your librarianship philosophy and the strengths you would bring to this position.
the names and contact information for three references.
Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly for degrees from outside the United States the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts diplomas dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University not to the individual applicant.
Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.
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About Company
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a student-centered public research university committed to empowering students who want to make a difference.
