Immediately Need Law Library Technical Services Assistant, School of Law in Charlottesville, VA

Job title: Law Library Technical Services Assistant, School of Law
Company: University of Virginia
Job description: The Arthur J. Morris Law Library at the University of Virginia School of Law is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join its team as a Technical Services Assistant. This position will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and accessibility of the Law Library?s extensive collection of physical and online legal resources.

The University of Virginia School of Law is consistently recognized as one of the top law schools in the country. The environment at the Law School is active and supportive, with a strong sense of collegiality among students, faculty, and staff. The Law Library provides outstanding research, teaching, and collections to advance the School of Law?s mission of excellence in legal education and public service. As a cornerstone of the University of Virginia School of Law experience, the Law Library cultivates a welcoming environment where the Law School community can learn, collaborate, and thrive.

The Technical Services Assistant will perform various tasks related to cataloging, acquisitions, and collection maintenance. Primary responsibilities include:

Copy Cataloging and Metadata Creation: Using established library cataloging standards (MARC21, RDA) and classification systems (LC classification, LCSH), create, enhance, and maintain metadata for library materials in various formats, including books, journals, microforms, databases, and other digital resources, in the integrated library system (ILS) as well as internal online resource data.

Digital Resource Access Support: Maintain proper linkage between physical and electronic resources in the library's integrated library system (ILS), website, and internal records.

Acquisitions Support: Assist in the acquisitions process by receiving and processing new materials both print and digital, while maintaining accurate records, collecting and organizing usage statistics, and coordinating with vendors as needed.

Other duties include preparing books for binding, book repair, maintaining authority control records, processing new materials for the physical collection, and shelf reading.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

At least two years of experience in a library. Experience in a non-library environment that is analogous to library technical services responsibilities, e.g., maintenance of database records, inventory control, or similar, may be considered in lieu of experience in a library.

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Ability to effectively use integrated library systems (ILS), library management software, and office computing software such as spreadsheets, word processing, and email applications, and the flexibility to adapt workflows to incorporate new technologies.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, a customer-focused attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience working in a technical services role within an academic or law library.

Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in libraries.

Familiarity with library cataloging standards (MARC21, RDA) and classification systems (LC classification, LCSH).

Familiarity with legal research materials and resources.

Knowledge of metadata standards and emerging trends in library technology.

Proficiency in using library software such as OCLC Connexion, SirsiDynix Symphony/WorkFlows, or similar systems.

This position requires most work to be performed in person at the Law School, with the opportunity to perform a limited amount of work remotely in accordance with Law School policy. This is a full-time University Managerial and Professional Staff position with .

To :

online at search for requisition 'R0053273'. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and attach the following:

• Cover letter
• CV/resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references

*** Please note that ALL REQUESTED documents MUST be uploaded in the resume submission field, and you can combine documents into one PDF. ***

*** Applications that do not have all the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Sarah New, Web Services Librarian at Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter at .

The School of Law is located in Charlottesville, VA, a college town setting with natural beauty and significant historical relevance in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Charlottesville is a wonderful place to live with an extraordinary quality of life, often ranked among the best places to live in the United States.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see and .

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician?s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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Location: Charlottesville, VA

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