Technical Services Librarian, FM Global, Norwood, MA

Posted November 10, 2014

The Technical Information Center (TIC) provides scientific and engineering information resources and services to the FM Global community. The TIC features a wide variety of loss prevention resources and one of the finest fire research collections in the world. Services include reference, interlibrary loan, purchase of books, standards and reports, routing and purchase of periodicals, and document management.

Collections include but are not limited to the following:

• 10,000 FM Global Research reports
• 7,500 fire test videos
• 5,000 books
• 8,000 reports from various sources
• 125 scientific and engineering periodicals
• FM Global Historical Collection

We are currently seeking a Technical Services Librarian to provide global technical and customer service support to research scientists, engineers and other corporate customers. 

Responsibilities include:

• Acquiring all reference and research materials required through purchase or interlibrary loan-locating vendor or loaning library, processing requests and document delivery.
• Managing Technical Information Center serials collection and processing subscription requests; cataloging materials in bibliographic databases. 
• Maintaining several databases utilizing metadata and cataloging best practices. 
• Researching information resources; coordinating retrieval of stored material, maintaining records, and providing assistance with TIC projects. Overseeing acquisition, maintenance and training for on-line resources.
• This position requires climbing, bending, and lifting boxes.

Requirements: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, MLS preferred. 
• 3+ years of experience in a library setting, corporate experience highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to establish and/or maintain filing systems. 
• Superior capacity for multi-tasking and ability to work independently and solve problems with a minimal amount of supervision. 
• Work quickly and efficiently using resources in a cost-effective manner. 
• Experience in negotiating and working with vendors. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Good keyboard skills, accurate data entry, good written and verbal communication skills. 

Application Instructions:

Please apply directly online through our careers portal: https://jobs-fmglobal.icims.com/jobs/5185/technical-services-librarian/job