Collections Librarian, Becker College, Worcester, MA
Posted March 23, 2015
The Becker College Libraries announce an immediate opening for a librarian with skills and experience in the areas of collection development and cataloging.
Reporting to the Director of Libraries in a collaborative team environment, the Collections Librarian will aim to ensure that the Becker Libraries provide collections that are effective and aligned with curricular outcomes. The Collections Librarian will develop and implement methods of collection analysis to inform planning and budgeting and for the coordination of two campus library holdings. The librarian will seek out and collaborate with faculty to optimize library collections that are visible and which enable student success. The librarian will also assume responsibility for all aspects of library cataloging and adapt to evolving and emerging standards and formats. Library instruction, presentation and public service skills are essential.
Knowledge, skills, abilities, credentials required:
- Master of Library and Information Science from an accredited program
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Access, Excel and Powerpoint
- Experience with integrated library systems – Millennium experience a plus
- Experience with collection development policies, procedures, and trends
- Knowledge of current and evolving cataloging procedures, including familiarity with MARC, AACR2, RDA.
- Experience cataloging in an academic library with both original and copy-based cataloging
- Experience providing instruction to undergraduate students on the use of library resources
- Presentation, interpersonal and service skills
- Ability to work independently with close attention to detail
- A team player attitude coupled with ability to communicate with library director and staff
- Professionally represent college in communication and at conferences
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references (unless otherwise indicated) to Human Resources, Becker College, 61 Sever Street, Worcester, MA 01609-2195 or e-mail to [email protected] Review of applications will begin upon receipt.