Discovery Services Librarian - Edsel Ford Memorial Library, The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, CT. FLSA: Exempt. Full-time (40 hrs), 12 Months. Reports to: Assistant Library Director. Travel: N/A.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Discovery Services Librarian will
work directly under the supervision of the Assistant Library Director
and be principally responsible for curating and developing metadata for
the library collections in order to enhance patron access to information
resources. They will possess a future-facing perspective on library
metadata, keeping abreast of developments in the field and working
closely with students and faculty to determine which can be profitably
adapted for use at Hotchkiss. They will work in close concert with the
Assistant Director, Access Services Librarian, and the Emerging
Technology Librarian to establish workflows that ensure our various
online platforms take full advantage of our descriptive and technical
metadata. They will also provide metadata expertise in support of the
Hotchkiss Archives & Special Collections.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Serve as the Library’s expert on
descriptive metadata. Collaborate with Library, ITS, other Hotchkiss
staff, and external vendors to manage metadata acquisition, transfer,
and maintenance. In support of the Access Services Librarian, collect
information and data, both anecdotal and statistical, to improve the
accessibility of the Library’s collections. Classify and catalog
physical and electronic items acquired by the Library, with a focus on
enhancing access to the Library’s resources. Coordinate input of
individual and batch bibliographic records into the Library’s OPAC
(Online Public Access Catalog) and oversee the maintenance of our
holdings and other data in OCLC Worldcat. Accession, arrange, and
prepare inventories and descriptions for Hotchkiss Archives holdings.
Participate in creating records for Hotchkiss Archives digital projects.
Liaise with academic departments as assigned; develop collection and
instructional programs in these areas. Staff Library Services Desk and
other service points as assigned, to assist library users with questions
and requests. Work with patrons to develop their independent research
skills. Contribute to the overall maintenance of the Library collection.
Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Assistant Library Director.
The statements above describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties
required.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited
college; a Master’s degree in Library Science or a related field.
Familiarity with office productivity software, including databases; SQL
experience preferred. Experience with MARC record creation, preferably
in an Integrated Library System (ILS) such as Koha, and/or in OCLC
Connexion. Demonstrated experience to organize work and perform assigned
tasks independently without constant supervision and with a high level
of attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to perform detailed tasks
accurately and efficiently. Must possess the ability to proofread online
data. Strongly prefer candidates with previous experience working in a
library setting. Hired applicant must successfully pass a background
check and be eligible to work in the United States.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Repetitive (keyboard) motion. Occasional bending, stooping, and
reaching. Periodically carrying boxes (up to 50 lbs). Regularly
pushes/navigates fully laden book trucks. Regularly stands for long
periods. Close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and comfort using a
computer monitor for long periods of time. Noise level in the work
environment is usually quiet. Hours include late afternoon, evening, and
weekend shifts. Hired applicant must successfully pass a background
check and be eligible to work in the United States.
TO APPLY: Get more information and apply online.
The Hotchkiss School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tobacco-Free Environment.
