Librarian II, New Hampshire State Library, Concord, NH

Posted June 9, 2016

New Hampshire State Library is currently recruiting for a full-time Librarian II

Summary:

To acquire materials for and support public access to the New Hampshire State Library’s collections, both physical and electronic.

Responsibilities:

• Catalog general and special collections in all formats.
• Coordinate authority control work in online bibliographic databases.
• Coordinate all activities related to the processing and cataloging of archival collections.
• Coordinate the development and documentation of cataloging standards and procedures for orderly and systematic workflows.
• Prepare statistical and narrative reports on section activities.
• Serve on library committees as assigned.
• Represent state library at professional meetings through association and committee membership, leadership and participation.
• Promote and publicize the resources of the NHSL to the public through library publications and other appropriate channels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master’s degree in library science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Two years’ experience in professional library work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Original cataloging experience. Ability to lift and carry books and work under conditions of exposure to dust, dirt, heat, cold, poor lighting and noise. Excellent attention to detail and highly organized work habits. Thorough understanding of information technology and library computer applications. Ability to work independently. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Knowledge of current integrated library systems. Ability to speak before public groups. Considerable knowledge of current cataloging descriptive standards , MARC records, Library of Congress Subject headings and Dewey Decimal Classification. Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.Familiarity with cataloging standards for U.S. Government Documents preferred.

Compensation:  Labor Grade 21 $40,989.50-$48,223.50. Full-time (Monday -Friday) position includes participation in comprehensive employee benefits program. Employees may be required to pay an agency/union fee.

Interested applicants should visit the State of NH job opportunities website http://das.nh.gov/jobsearch/Employment.aspx to complete an application.

Position is open until June 21, 2016

For further information please contact Mary Russell, Librarian III, 20 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301, [email protected], 603-271- 2866.

Copies of transcripts may be mailed to Kathleen Stanick, NH State Library, 20 Park St., Concord, NH 03301