Librarian C—Government Documents Reference Librarian, The State Library of Massachusetts (Boston)

Posted July 13, 2023

Responsible for the acquisition, maintenance, and management of the State Library’s Massachusetts state documents, Massachusetts local documents, and federal documents depository collections. Provides reference and information services to patrons. Provides library orientations and trainings for state employees individually and in group settings and leads tours, creates programming and presentations to promote the library’s collections. Assist with collection development, maintenance, and space planning for other library collections. Assists with the curation of library displays. Shares in the creation of content for the library’s website, email newsletter, blog, and social media sites.

1. Responsible for the acquisition, maintenance, and management of the State Library’s
   Massachusetts state and local documents collections, including the library’s collection of
   Massachusetts municipalities’ annual reports as mandated by M.G.L. ch.6 §39B. Oversees all
   state documents collection and acquisition policies. Responsible for maintaining and updating a
   listing for Massachusetts state agency contacts for publications and performs regular outreach
   to Massachusetts state agencies for mandated submissions to the State Library’s collections.
   Coordinates distribution of paper copies of Massachusetts state documents to designated
   depository libraries.
2. Locate and acquire Massachusetts print and born-digital state documents cited in the news
   media and elsewhere, using electronic search and retrieval tools. Responsible for monitoring
   the Massachusetts electronic documents email box for documents and selects documents for
   cataloging and inclusion to the collections. Closely collaborate and communicate with state
   agencies to ensure state documents are submitted to the State Library in accordance with legal
   depository requirements.
3. Responsible for the acquisition, maintenance, and control of Library’s federal documents
   depository collection by ensuring the State Library’s compliance with Federal Depository Library

Program guidelines and preparing the self-study reports required by the FDLP. Research and follow best practices relating to management of federal government documents.

4. Provides reference and information services to patrons by answering questions, retrieving
   materials, searching resources, forwarding requested documents, and composing
   correspondence. Follows policies and procedures of the Library in the Reference/Circulation
   Manual, along with general library policies. Works closely with the Library’s Special Collections
   Department and outside sources to reply to requests.
5. Participates in providing library orientations, outreach, and trainings for state employees and
   leads tours, creates programming and presentations to promote the library’s collections. Assist
   with the curation of library displays.
6. Assist with collection development by selecting materials in accordance with the State
   Library’s collection policy. Participate in space planning, inventory, and digitization projects.
   Share in stack and collection maintenance duties and library mail retrieval.
7. Shares in regular creation of content for the library’s blog, email newsletter, and social media
   sites.
8. With other library staff, assess collections for scanning and participate in scanning items for
   the library’s DSpace digital repository. Participate in uploading content to DSpace.
9. Assists with interlibrary loan responsibilities.
10. Maintains currency in the library profession by attending and participating in meetings,
    seminars, and training sessions. Participates on various State Library Teams.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE (List knowledges, skills and abilities)

1. Considerable knowledge of Library and Information Science practice, preferably in
   Government Documents.
2. Working knowledge of common equipment and software used in libraries and information
   centers.
3. Experience with integrated automated library systems and OCLC.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
5. Ability to work independently and use sound judgment.
6. Ability to maintain harmonious working relationships.
7. Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Creative Suite, social media sites, and the ability
   to learn other software applications independently.
8. QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON THE JOB (list knowledges, skills and abilities)
9. Detailed knowledge of Massachusetts government structure and Massachusetts history.
10. Detailed knowledge of the legislative process in Massachusetts.
11. Detailed knowledge of Massachusetts and federal government documents.
12. Knowledge of DSpace, scanning and printing equipment, and other library technology.
13. Ability to analyze policies and procedures; recommend and implement innovations as
    required.
14. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
    Master’s degree from a graduate school of Library and Information Science accredited by the
    American Library Association and minimum of 5 years of library experience in progressively
    responsible roles, preferably in a legal setting.

Full/Part Time
Full Time
Salary Range
$60,997.00 – $82,871.00 / year
Closing Date

How to Apply

Please send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]
Posted Date
July 10, 2023