Corporate Librarian / Archivist, Sasaki Associates, Watertown MA
Posted June 12, 2014
Collaboration is one of today’s biggest buzzwords–but at Sasaki, it’s at the core of what we do. We see it not just as a working style, but as one of the fundamentals of innovation. We think and work beyond boundaries to make new discoveries. We are diverse, curious, strategic, and inspired.
Our practice comprises architecture, interior design, planning, urban design, landscape architecture, graphic design, and civil engineering, as well as financial planning and software development.
We are currently seeking a Librarian/Archivist to manage all operations of our small corporate design library and archives. This is a full-time position: M-F 8:30am -5:30pm.
Responsibilities:
Library
- Assist professionals with reference and research questions
- Identify and acquire new library materials: books, periodicals, and digital resources
- Manage subscriptions, including resource routing and forwarding
- Catalogue new acquisitions and backlog in Koha ILS using Library of Congress Classification
- Update and maintain Koha ILS through outside vendor
- Keep current codes and standards available, weed outdated materials
- Conduct research at Harvard University Loeb Design Library
- Create and maintain library budget
Product Library
- Catalogue samples and product information using CSI Masterformat
- Maintain up-to-date vendor contact information
- Receive, organize, and refile product materials
- Assist designers with reference questions
- Form and maintain relationships with representatives from product manufacturers
- Attend product presentations
- Work toward acquiring Health Product Declaration information for all product library materials
- Weed product information and find appropriate donation centers
Archives
- Archive physical project materials according to the company records retention policy
- Catalogue all archived materials in Koha ILS
- Schedule records destruction according to policy every January
- Update and maintain historic list of projects
- Process historic collection, including finding aid creation, for extensive backlog of materials
- Provide access to archived materials to professionals and outside researchers
- Locate digital archived materials on company server
Records Management
- Attend Technical Quality Control Meeting, contribute to discussion
- Update Corporate Policies and Guidelines working with the Chair of the TQC Committee
- Work to incorporate records management into overall project management procedures
Additional
- Be actively involved in Boston Society of Architects – Information Resource Wizards committee
- Participate in professional development opportunities in library and archives field
Qualifications:
- Master’s in Library and Information Science from an ALA-Accredited institution
- Professional experience in a library or archive-setting preferred
- Background/Education in Architecture/Art/Design a plus