Collections and Engagement Librarian

Position Type: Regular Visa Sponsored Job: No Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Hiring Range: 33,526.00 - 41,908.00 *Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role. Application Closes at 12:00am MST on: 2026-09-04 About the Role The NSF | NCAR Collections and Engagement Librarian is responsible for managing and developing the Library’s collections of print materials, electronic books and journals, article databases, and other information resources. They lead acquisition, cataloging, assessment, and promotion of print and electronic resources. The Collections and Engagement Librarian also coordinates communication and engagement efforts for the Library, with a focus on internal outreach. This position helps support Library and Archives operations, sharing responsibility for customer support, circulation, interlibrary loan and resource access. Job Description Application Deadline: This position will be posted until 12 AM (at the beginning of) Friday, September 4, 2026. Required application materials: (preferably uploaded as a pdf) Resume Cover Letter - Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (for more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting). Questionnaire - embedded in the application Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more . Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories. What You Will Do Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role. Collection Management Perform collection development, assessment, and maintenance activities across all Library facilities, including acquisitions and de-selection. Catalog books and other new acquisitions. Coordinate acquisitions process, including book purchases and donations. Create reports and provide input on the access, maintenance, and usage of information resources, including books, e-journals and e-books. Communication and Engagement Coordinate implementation of communication plans for the Library and Archives. Create engagement and promotional materials to improve internal awareness of Library and Archives services and resources. Cultivate and maintain relationships with communication professionals and outreach specialists at NSF NCAR and UCAR. Library Operations Collaborate with team members to accomplish goals relative to collections, electronic resources access, and discovery. Work directly with patrons in the areas of circulation, reference/research support and resource access, and e-resource troubleshooting. Coordinate interlibrary loan (ILL) and document delivery services to staff. Help maintain the systems used for managing and assessing e-resources (including OpenURL Link Resolver, Koha and EZProxy Analytics). Collaborate on improvements to the search and discovery interface (VuFind). Other Work on other projects as needed. Provide as-needed backup for Archives reference desk. Who We'd Love To Join Our Team Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria: Education and Experience: Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution and two years of relevant library experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Required Knowledge of standards and best practices for managing workflows and processes associated with the acquisition, management and assessment of physical and/or electronic resources. Experience coordinating access to electronic resources for local and remote users and troubleshooting access issues. Experience working with library cataloging and classification standards, such as MARC and LOC. Interest in original cataloging. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Adept at work requiring repetitive, detail-oriented transactions. Demonstrated proficiency with current library technologies. Able to work effectively with integrated library systems, digital collections, and OpenURL Link Resolvers. Strong ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate with the work of others. Excellent customer service skills. Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Physical ability to perform moderate lifting, carrying, and maneuvering associated with job duties. Desired Familiarity with EZProxy, 360link, Koha and VuFind. Interest in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and application of these technologies for libraries and archives Preferred Qualifications Hiring Salary Range: $33,526 - $41,908 (Please note this range has already been prorated to reflect the part-time (0.5 FTE) status of the role) *Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.* Application Requirements Cover Letter, Questionnaire, Resume/CV For full consideration, all application materials must be submitted by 12am (MST) at the start of the application deadline . These should highlight how your skills and experiences align with the responsibilities of this position. We recognize that no candidate will meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you believe your background has prepared you for success in this role, we encourage you to apply. Supplemental questionnaires are often requested in lieu of a cover letter, where you address critical skills needed for the position. Your answers will be read and weighed equally to your resume and should provide specific, detailed, and informative responses based on your direct and previous work experiences. Background checks and/or federal screenings are conducted for candidates selected for hire. Benefits Overview UCAR offers a comprehensive benefits package : health insurance, dental, retirement plan, leave plans, tuition assistance, and employee assistance programs: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short & Long Term Disability Insurance Generous retirement plan - UCAR contributes of 10% of base salary Time Off Plans Minimum 20 days of annual PTO 10 paid holidays 12 weeks of paid parental leave FAMLI Leave Tuition Assistance Program Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer UCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants are not required to provide age-related information (like date of birth or graduation dates) in initial submissions. For sponsored positions : UCAR can sponsor individuals for H-1B status only if they are already in the U.S. in H-1B status or another visa status that allows them to change to H-1B status within the U.S. UCAR is unable to sponsor new H-1B visas for individuals who are outside the U.S. and need to obtain H-1B status through Consular Processing. While UCAR does not prohibit the use of AI tools in job applications, we strongly recommend that applicants submit primarily original work. All roles require compliance with U.S. export control regulations and work location requirements. All hybrid staff are expected to work on-site approximately 3 days per week.