Librarian, Olin College of Engineering, Needham, MA
Posted February 22, 2017
About Olin College
Olin is more than a college, it’s a cause. The engineering curriculum is infused with study of the arts, humanities, social sciences, and entrepreneurship. Our students learn through project-based, collaborative endeavors while gaining experience by presenting and communicating their work to others. Since it first opened its doors a decade ago, Olin has succeeded by all measures – attracting top students, achieving gender balance in a field where only 19% of students are women, graduating highly sought after alumni, rising to the top of rankings, and receiving the country’s top prize for innovation in engineering education. Located west of Boston in Needham, Massachusetts, we’re perfectly positioned to take advantage of one of the most exciting urban centers in the world.
About The Olin Library
We’re an ever-evolving library constantly prototyping new projects and services to meet the needs of our community. We’re also a tiny library, which means we have the agility to iterate — try, fail, and try again. All of us here have to wear all hats. One minute you may help develop new policy and strategy, the next minute you may be picking up after students. Underlying all of this work is tremendous opportunity for a self-starter. If you are passionate to explore the future of libraries while forging meaningful relationships with students, this is your place. To get a sense of our culture, check out Rewrite the Library.
About the Librarian Position
The Olin College Library is currently recruiting a creative, organized and motivated librarian. This position will work very closely with the Senior Librarian to ensure a smooth transition to our new library catalog, archives and discovery platform while also reimagining our collections, programming and services on this vibrant, innovative STEM campus. You will assist in managing our electronic resources, gathering statistics, and general library administration. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in many areas of librarianship and to select projects that you are passionate about to experiment with.
Responsibilities
- Gather electronic resources statistics and maintain our knowledge base of vendor contacts
- Assist with interlibrary loan
- Assist with digital projects including ILS migration, discovery platform maintenance, and website updates
- Process course reserves
- Update LibGuides
- Provide ready reference services to patrons
- Produce library communication materials
- Plan and run events
- Assist with library instruction for the community
- Maintain tidiness and organization
- Build relationships and collaborations with faculty, staff and students
- Other duties as assigned and inspired to do
Competencies
- Team Player
- Strong organizational skills
- Desire to make lasting relationships with an amazing student body
- Creativity & Flexibility
- Self-management
- Clear and timely communication
- Commitment to library service
- Willingness to try and do all work — from cleaning tables to cataloging drill bits
- Familiarity with library cataloging and metadata frameworks
- Familiarity with discovery tools, content management systems and digital asset management platforms
- Usability and other assessment experience
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Library Science (completed or in process) from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited library school or current student in MLIS program
- 0 to 2 years’ experience in library or administrative setting
- Technical proficiency with MS Office, readiness to learn Library operations software
Extras
- Passion for experimentation – help us take advantage Olin’s unique resources
- Interest in design, video, and/or social media
- Adobe Creative Suite – knowledge of, or willingness to learn
- Coding – knowledge of, or willingness to learn
Interested Candidates
Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]
http://www.olin.edu/join-community/staff/012017-librarian/
Olin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Non-discrimination/Affirmative Action Statement
In accordance with its own values and with federal and state regulations, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering does not discriminate in admission, programs, services or employment–including the recruitment, hiring, training and promotion of persons in all job classifications–on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.