Department: Edsel Ford Memorial Library
Designation: Full-time, Calendar Year Staff
FLSA: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Reports to: Library Director
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Rotation on the schedule to cover one evening shift a week (6 p.m. – 10 p.m.) and one Sunday a month (noon – 5 p.m.).
The Hotchkiss School is hiring a full-time, year-round Digital Collections & Services Librarian. The Library is deeply connected to the fabric of the School and is staffed by a team of committed librarians who work closely with each other and School faculty and staff to provide student-centered services.
This librarian serves as the primary cataloger and database administrator for a well-resourced high school library used by high-achieving students and dedicated faculty. This position provides a forward-thinking and team-oriented approach with opportunities to expand the Library's reach by cataloging material and implementing metadata utilizing diverse and equitable descriptors.
Reporting to the Library Director, the Digital Collections & Services Librarian provides expertise and leadership in the creation, presentation, and assessment of digital collections, databases, and metadata systems, policies, and procedures. They may also provide expertise in support of the Hotchkiss Archives and Special Collections. They would join the full Library team in providing desk coverage and research and reference support, including some evenings and weekends.
The School is eager to accept applications from individuals who are excited to support an inclusive and warm learning community for students from a wide array of backgrounds and experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in any field and a Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution, or equivalent degree. Applicants who are currently working toward their MLIS degree are welcome to apply. Please see the full list of qualifications and full job posting HERE.
Apply online by attaching your resumé and a cover letter.
