Technical Services Librarian
Florida State University · Sarasota, FL · 1 wk ago
Education$50k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Create catalog records and other bibliographic descriptions for Art Library materials in all subject areas and formats.
- Collaborate on the development and implementation of workflows, policies, and procedures to catalog effectively incoming and backlog library materials.
- Oversee resource sharing such as Interlibrary Loan, and assist in collection management projects.
- Supervise volunteers and interns as needed.
- Assist with cataloging newly purchased and donated items and processing materials for access by the Library’s users.
- Affirm cataloging priorities to ensure effective cataloging of backlog and incoming Art Library materials.
- Oversee the Art Library’s sharing of resources with FSU, UBorrow+, and Interlibrary Loan.
- Work within the Ex Libris Alma system to lend and circulate Art Library materials to users.
- Affirm and implement collection management priorities and projects.
- Supervise, train, and give directions to volunteers and interns.
- Assist with staffing the reference desk and assisting with researcher appointments as needed.
Qualifications
- MLIS/MA/MLS degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association.
- Valid Florida driver's license or the ability to obtain prior to hire.
- Minimum of two years of work experience in a library environment, preferably an academic or specialized library.
- One or more years of cataloging experience.
- Working knowledge of current cataloging standards including MARC21, RDA, LCC, LCSH.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a collegial environment.
- Experience working with rare materials and collection security.
- Commitment to user-centered service.
- Experience with: OCLC Cataloging products, OCLC WorldShare and the Ex Libris Alma library system, Interlibrary loan or resource-sharing, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, etc.), Rare materials and collection security.
- Demonstrated ability to: Use technology effectively; willingness to learn new technical skills quickly and adapt to new technologies, Take initiative, work independently and collaboratively, and solve problems, Develop written procedures and other documentation.