Technical Services Librarian
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Position Overview:The Technical Services Librarian is a full-time, exempt-status position reporting to the Chief Librarian. S/he is responsible for cataloging all formats and managing serials in an Integrated Library System, OCLC WorldShare Management Services (OCLC WMS). S/he oversees technical services operations related to policies, procedures, workflows, and systems.
The Library collections comprise approximately 30,000 modern and rare books, audio-visual items, serials, manuscripts, and a variety of special collections materials, including auction sales catalogs, photostats, unpublished staff reports, numerous information files, scrapbooks, historic photographs, and postcards. The Technical Services Librarian will ensure both operational excellence, high productivity, and a forward-looking evolution of Mount Vernon’s technical services functions. S/he will make recommendations to develop the Library’s Technical Services and to establish policies, procedures, and workflows that are appropriate for accomplishing the work.Compensation:starting at $68,000Expected Hours:40 hours/week
Essential Functions:Catalog for all formats using an online cataloging program (OCLC Record Manager)Collaborate with the Special Collections Librarian and Chief Librarian on cataloging rare books and other special collections materialsCollaborate with the Reference, Acquisitions, and Outreach Librarian to ensure timely processing of general collections print and e-resourcesManage the design, testing, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, administration, and evaluation of multiple discovery, delivery, and inventory systems including the Integrated Library System (OCLC WMS), proxy access system (EZProxy), and Application Program Interfaces (APIs) from Library vendorsResearch, evaluate, recommend, test, and implement new technologies in collaboration with library staffEstablish cataloging policies and procedures for technical services relating to published resources, unpublished and Web resources, including information files, staff reports, facsimiles, and e-items, ensuring they are appropriate for accomplishing the work and informed by related best practicesIn coordination with the Chief Librarian, manage metadata contributions to Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO), Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), and Archival Resources of the VirginiasCo-ordinate cataloging initiatives and priorities in consultation with the Chief LibrarianAssist the Chief Librarian in the preparation of the annual budget, particularly as it relates to technical servicesSupervise a part-time Assistant Cataloger, volunteers, and/or library school studentsMaintain serial files, claim missing issues, make recommendations for acquisitionsCoordinate with Reference, Acquisitions, and Outreach Librarian to select and weed general collections materialsManage procedures for binding and conservation/preservation of general collections materialsMaintain awareness and advise on trends and developments in librarianship relating to technical services and metadata best practicesShare public service desk responsibilities with other library staff, when necessaryAssist in the maintenance and management of CONTENTdmDevelop strategies for collaboration, program planning, and support for interdisciplinary digital projects and initiativesUndertake other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:MLS from an ALA-accredited programAt least three years of experience performing original and copy catalogingExperience managing an Integrated Library System, e.g. OCLC WMS, Alma or SirsiDynix Symphony and web proxy servers, e.g. EZ ProxyExperience with RDA, AACR2, MARC formats, Library of Congress subject headings (LCSH) and related controlled vocabularies, and Library of Congress classification numberingExperience working with OCLC Record ManagerKnowledge of Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC), including Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO), Monographic Bibliographic Record Cooperative Program (BIBCO) or other programsExperience with data manipulation tools, e.g. MarcEdit, OpenRefine, or OxygenXML EditorAwareness of current emerging trends and issues in cataloging, including metadata creation and standards, including BIBFRAME and Linked Data, and emerging web technologiesExperience original and copy-cataloging rare books, manuscripts, archives, and/or photographic collectionsExperience with digital presentation systems, e.g. CONTENTdmExcellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skillsFlexibility, reliability, and ability to meet deadlinesPreferred Qualifications:Experience with non-MARC metadata schemas (EAD, Dublin Core, MODS).Experience with PCC, including NACO, BIBCO, or other programsTraining and experience with the NACO programSupervisory experience in a library settingSubject expertise in 18th-century American history and cultureKnowledge of library preservation practicesKnowledge of and/or experience with special collections, including their proper care and handlingExperience with CONTENTdm and ArchivesSpaceKnowledge of basic programming concepts and languages, scripting environments, coding systems, and/or notation formats such as Python, R, Java, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, XSL, and XMLHow to apply
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