Accessbile Materials Librarian

About the role

The Indiana Educational Resource Center (IERC) is located at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The Center serves as Indiana's statewide repository for accessible educational materials. We partner with the School and the Indiana Department of Education to support Local Education Agencies, educators, and service providers by acquiring, managing, and distributing accessible instructional materials and resources for eligible students throughout Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the IERC library management system and related records.
• Review and process student registrations and requests for accessible instructional materials.
• Catalog, track, retrieve, and distribute specialized educational materials.
• Process special orders for braille, large print, digital, and other accessible instructional materials.
• Maintain inventory, acquisitions, and circulation records.
• Conduct research using online databases and information resources.
• Provide technical assistance to educators, digital rights managers, and other stakeholders.
• Aid with APH Federal Quota and NIMAC-related activities and recordkeeping.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, website content, and other program documentation.
• Communicate with accessible media producers and partner organizations to support timely delivery of materials.
• Participate in professional development activities and ongoing learning.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library (MLS) or information science (MLIS) from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with accessible instructional materials and services for individuals who are blind, have low vision, or have print disabilities.
• Familiarity with APH, NIMAC, Federal Quota, or related accessibility programs.
• Familiarity with Braille alphabet and numeric system.
• Knowledge of library and information science principles and practices.
• Basic research and information retrieval skills.
• Ability to locate, evaluate, organize, and disseminate information from a variety of sources and formats.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience collecting, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide responsive and professional customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, educators, service providers, partner agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple assignments within established deadlines.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Braille alphabet and numeric system.
• Experience collecting, maintaining, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide responsive and professional customer service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, educators, service providers, partner agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple assignments within established deadlines.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

• Library and information science principles and practices.
• Online database and information resource knowledge.
• Microsoft 365 applications proficiency.
• Data collection and analysis skills.
• Customer service and communication skills.
• Working effectively in a team-oriented and virtual environment.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• Wellness Rewards Program.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• Group life insurance.
• Free Parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

Pay

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Schedule

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.