Collections & Discovery Librarian

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

Typical hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May involve flexibility in work schedule to attend to special projects and to solve major problems.

Reporting to the University Librarian, the Collections & Discovery Librarian provides leadership for the acquisition, description, discovery, and ongoing management of the library's print and electronic collections. This position oversees the full lifecycle of resources in all formats and plays a key role in optimizing access and discovery through the Ex Libris Alma Library Services Platform ( LSP) and Primo VE discovery interface.

The Collections & Discovery Librarian coordinates Collections Management operations, including acquisitions, cataloging/metadata, serials, and e-resources, and ensures that workflows support an exceptional user experience. The position also manages the library materials budget, collaborates on collection development, and serves as the primary contact with the Western North Carolina Library Network ( WNCLN) and other consortial partners to leverage shared systems and resources effectively.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.