Access and Collection Services Librarian Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Access and Collection Services Librarian
Nashville, TN, United States and 1 more

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Access and Collection Services Librarian supports the law library’s access and collection services functions, including document delivery, interlibrary loan, bibliographic records maintenance, physical collection maintenance, and collects departmental data. This position collaborates with colleagues in other Vanderbilt libraries and the Law School on access and collection services and initiatives. The position reports to the Head of Access and Collection Services.
About the

Work Unit:

The Alyne Queener Massey Law Library offers a broad range of expertise, resources and services that enable the Law School to carry out its program of legal education, and support scholarship and research.
The Access and Collection Services Department within the Alyne Queener Massey Law Library is responsible for the library’s document delivery service, interlibrary loan, circulation, stacks maintenance, manages record-keeping, discovery, processing, and distribution of all physical and electronic resources for the law library using the ExLibris Alma integrated library system.

Functions include:

fulfillment, interlibrary loan, document delivery, collection maintenance, acquisitions, cataloging, electronic resource management, serials and supplementation management, and collection development coordination.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

Fulfillment
Updating and managing user records; Updating and managing circulating material rules; Coordinating on library system rules; Reviewing queries regarding library fees posted against patron accounts; Ensuring that the University Libraries’ circulation policies are accurately reflected in the library’s integrated library system for law library’s materials and users.
Cataloging
Editing bibliographic and other records to ensure compliance with Library of Congress cataloging rules and standards and local policies and practices, as needed; Drafting policies and procedures; removing and updating holdings for all titles being added or withdrawn; Updating authority records as needed. Acquisitions and Collection Development
Support financial compliance by approving and/or creating invoices for payment;
Participate in evaluation of the collection for growth, deaccession, inventory, and organization;
Coordinate the acquisition, processing, organization, and maintenance of physical and electronic materials as needed;
Coordinates access to materials for law journals, faculty, and other student groups as needed;
Participate in reviewing statement of accounts from vendors and resolving billing questions and disputes with vendors.
Library Reserves
Determining items to purchase for reserve collection; Updating and maintaining reserve circulation policies; Ensure that all electronic course reserve materials comply with copyright laws and guidelines and licensing agreements, Including obtaining necessary permissions and offering guidance to faculty and librarian staff in making copyright determinations; Working with Head of Access and Collection Services to ensure that reserve material records and policies are accurately reflected in the catalog.
Library Spaces
Searching for missing books and assisting with stacks maintenance; Monitoring law journal shelves and user accounts; providing support of law library’s service desk as needed; Updating and informing Head of Access and Collection Services and Administrative Manager of Law of incidents and equipment issues within the library.
Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery
Coordinating the delivery of borrowed interlibrary loan materials and Vanderbilt University Libraries materials to Vanderbilt Law School faculty, Students and staff; preparing items for shipment; Downloading/scanning articles for electronic delivery; Processing returns of requested items; Assisting patrons and law journals with ILL by approving new patron records; Sending patron notifications; Monitoring overdue notices; Coordinating billing and reimbursement; Obtaining clarification on requests and cancelling requests that cannot be filled; Coordinating with liaison librarians to fulfill delivery requests; Retrieving materials from other campus libraries as needed; Communicating with and delivering materials to faculty; Coordinating with others to perform same.
Miscellaneous
Triage reference questions to law liaison librarians; Contributing to and maintaining access and collection services LibGuides;
Other duties as assigned.
Professional Development
Supports research and learning by participating in professional organizations and engage in scholarly activities at the local, regional, and/or national level and participating in campus library system-wide committees and collaborating with colleagues in other campus libraries on programs and policies.

Supervisory Relationships:

None

Education and Certifications:

Minimum education required: MLS (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited institution

Experience and Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word
Experience with an integrated library system, preferably Ex Libris’ Alma
Familiarity with legal materials, legal vendors and legal publishing trends

ABOUT US

At Vanderbilt University , our work – regardless of title or role – is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.
Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

JOB INFO

Job Identification
10006697
Job Category
Library & Museum Services
Posting Date
04/08/2025, 07:01 AM
Locations
Nashville, TN, United States
United States
Job Schedule
Full time