Technical Services Librarian
Full-Time, Exempt
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serials, manuscripts, and a variety of special collections materials, including auction sales catalogs, photostats, unpublished staff reports, numerous information files, scrapbooks, historic photographs, and postcards.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 $68,000
Expected 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 materials
- Collaborate with the Reference, Acquisitions, and Outreach Librarian to ensure timely processing of general collections print and e-resources
- Manage 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 vendors
- Research, evaluate, recommend, test, and implement new technologies in collaboration with library staff
- Establish cataloging policies and procedures for technical services relating to published resources, unpublished and Web resources, including information files, staff reports, facsimiles, and e-items, ensuring they are appropriate for accomplishing the work and informed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 practices
- In 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 Virginias
- Co-ordinate cataloging initiatives and priorities in consultation with the Chief Librarian
- Assist the Chief Librarian in the preparation of the annual budget, particularly as it relates to technical services
- Supervise a part-time Assistant Cataloger, volunteers, and/or library school students
- Maintain serial files, claim missing issues, make recommendations for acquisitions
- Coordinate with Reference, Acquisitions, and Outreach Librarian to select and weed general collections materials
- Manage procedures for binding and conservation/preservation of general collections materials
- Maintain awareness and advise on trends and developments in librarianship relating to technical services and metadata best practices
- Share public service desk responsibilities with other library staff, when necessary
- Assist in the maintenance and management of CONTENTdm
- Develop strategies for collaboration, program planning, and support for interdisciplinary digital projects and initiatives
- Undertake other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- MLS from an ALA-accredited program
- At least three years of experience performing original and copy cataloging
- Experience managing an Integrated Library System, e.g. OCLC WMS, Alma or SirsiDynix Sympohny and web proxy servers, e.g. EZ Proxy
- Experience with RDA, AACR2, MARC formats, Library of Congress subject headings (LCSH) and related controlled vocabularies, and Library of Congress classification numbering
- Experience working with OCLC Record Manager
- Knowledge of Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC), including Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO), Monographic Bibliographic Record Cooperative Program (BIBCO) or other programs
- Experience with data manipulation tools, e.g. MarcEdit, OpenRefine, or OxygenXML Editor
- Awareness of current emerging trends and issues in cataloging, including metadata creation and standards, including BIBFRAME and Linked Data, and emerging web technologies
- Experience original and copy-cataloging rare books, manuscripts, archives, and/or photographic collections
- Experience with digital presentation systems, e.g. CONTENTdm
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Flexibility, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with non-MARC metadata schemas (EAD, Dublin Core, MODS).
- Experience with PCC, including NACO, BIBCO, or other programs
- Training and experience with the NACO program
- Supervisory experience in a library setting
- Subject expertise in 18th-century American history and culture
- Knowledge of library preservation practices
- Knowledge of and/or experience with special collections, including their proper care and handling
- Experience with CONTENTdm and ArchivesSpace
- Knowledge 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 XML
Benefits:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching
- Employee recognition at 5 years of service
- Monthly employee events
- Employee referral program
- On-site Library
- Discount on Public Event Tickets
- Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
- Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and Food Court Pavilion
- Free parking
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Paid leave for Sick Time, Vacation and Holidays
- Flexible spending account for medical care
Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.