Technical Services Librarian
american association of law librariesLittle Rock, AR
Technical Services Librarian
american association of law librariesLittle Rock, AR
2 days ago
Industries
Colleges, Universities, and Professional SchoolsLibraries and ArchivesAdministration of Education ProgramsAbout the role
Closing Date:
10/30/2026
Type of Position
Library
Workstudy Position
No
Job Type
Regular
Sponsorship Available
No
Institution Name
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 400 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu): Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department
Law Library Resources
Department's Website:
https://law.uark.edu/library/
Summary of Job Duties
The Technical Services Librarian serves as the primary administrator of the Young Law Library's Ex Libris Alma Library Services Platform, ensuring the integrity, functionality, and continuous improvement of the library's systems for managing and providing access to library collections. The librarian oversees system configuration, metadata quality, discovery services, and technical workflows that support the acquisition, organization, and accessibility of library resources. The position also serves as the library's principal resource for extracting, analyzing, and reporting library data from Alma to support strategic planning, assessment, budgeting, accreditation, collection analysis, and institutional reporting.
In addition to serving as the library's systems administrator, the Technical Services Librarian leads technical services operations, including cataloging, acquisitions, authority control, and metadata management for print and electronic resources. The Technical Services Librarian also administers the library's Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP) collection, ensuring compliance with Government Publishing Office (GPO) requirements while promoting access to government information resources.
As a twelve-month tenure-track faculty member, the Technical Services Librarian participates in faculty governance, engages in scholarship and professional service, and contributes to the strategic initiatives of the Young Law Library, the School of Law, and the University of Arkansas.
This is an in- person position. Most university classes are offered face-to-face, and extensive in- person engagement in such activities as office hours, student advising, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is essential to advancing student success and departmental effectiveness.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution
Experience with integrated library systems or library services platforms, preferably Ex Libris Alma
Knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards, including MARC21, RDA, Library of Congress Classification, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and authority control
Experience with technical services operations, including cataloging, acquisitions, or metadata management
Preferred Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
Experience in an academic law library
Experience administering Ex Libris Alma and Primo
Experience using Alma Analytics or similar reporting and business intelligence tools
Experience with Federal Depository Library Program collections and Government Publishing Office requirements
Familiarity with OCLC World Share, authority control services, and emerging metadata technologies
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to extract, analyze, interpret, and present library data and statistics to support administrative decision-making, assessment, accreditation, and strategic planning
Ability to analyze library workflows and implement process improvements
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic academic environment
Ability to provide excellent customer service orientation, and collaborative approach to problem solving
Knowledge of integrated library systems, particularly Ex Libris Alma and Primo
Knowledge of Federal Depository Library Program policies and government documents administration
Skills in technical services operations, cataloging, acquisitions, and metadata management
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Additional Information:
Salary Information
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Optional Documents
Proof of Veteran Status
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity
Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity
N/A
Benefits:
Eligible
Yes
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Experience level
Lead
Location
Little Rock, AR
Occupation
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Industry
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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