Collections and Engagement Librarian

Position Type:

Visa Sponsored Job:

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Hiring Range:

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.

Application Closes at 12:00am MST on:

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.

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.

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:

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.*

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.

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.