Electronic Discovery Librarian

ARLIS is seeking an experienced and knowledgeable Electronic Discovery Librarian to be part of a dynamic and distinct specialized research library that reflects Alaska's natural and cultural heritage. As a faculty librarian, you will oversee all discovery platforms and handle the following: manage access to journal and database subscriptions, EBSCO Discovery Service, EBSCO Publication Finder, EZproxy authentication server, ARLIS website administration, usage analytics, ILLiad, and VuFind. Using Preservica, you will manage the digital repository, developing and maintaining procedures for organizing and preserving repository content and data that adhere to current best practices. Working with staff, vendors, and partners to resolve issues and ensure access to discovery platforms and systems, you will plan and implement improvements on an ongoing basis. Likewise, you will coordinate and oversee technical projects by optimizing the efficiency and quality of project output, monitoring short-term and long-term progress of projects, adhering to project requirements and timelines, overseeing project staff as needed, identifying and reporting quality control issues, and regularly communicating project progress.

As the Electronic Discovery Librarian, you will have expert knowledge of discovery platforms, website administration, digital/data repositories, long-term preservation best practices for digital and data assets, large scale file and data set management, metadata, quality control, integrated library systems, project management, including supervising project staff, and working in specialized research libraries.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited institution. A minimum of two years of progressive experience or equivalent in electronic resources, website development, repository systems, or technical project management. This position is specifically meant for emerging professionals with existing electronic resources and repository experience.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a full-time, 9+3 month, term-funded, non-tenure track, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off (FTO), 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience. This is an onsite position.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, applicants must attach the following documents to their online application:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts verifying terminal degree or description of comparable experience.
• Names of three references with contact information including phone number and email address

Applications will be accepted for review on 11/8/2024, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE (11/7/2024).

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brandy Watts, ARLIS Director at bwatts9@alaska.edu.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.