LightFeather is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are a forward leaning and edgy startup that is ready to change the world and improve the federal government, one organization at a time.

We don’t just stay on the cutting edge, we push the edge further.  LightFeather was founded in 2018 to be a different type of digital services company. Our mission is to empower people to get stuff done, to continuously drive business value and make a positive impact wherever we go. We are not afraid to disrupt and innovate to get stuff done with a focus on delivering business value continuously.  We iterate and continuously improve processes, methodologies and products.  Our software design and development is innovative from the start.   Building sleek visualizations, we focus on delivering efficiencies and automated solutions to help our customers see their business processes in a totally new light.  We transform business processes by infusing modern technologies and methodologies.

Industry: Information Technology & Services
Company Size: 51-200 employees

LightFeather

Savvy Admin PROD

LightFeather is seeking a Head Cataloger to support a major Integrated Library System (ILS) migration. The ideal candidate is an experienced head cataloger who excels in complex metadata projects, system migrations, and collaboration with both vendor and in-house library teams. This role focuses on the migration and implementation of the Ex Libris Alma / Primo VE / Alma Digital platform, as well as post-migration cleanup of records, links, and configurations.

**Location: ** On-site, 5 days/week in Washington, DC

**Job Type: ** Full-time

**Citizenship: ** U.S. Citizenship Required

**Clearance Requirement: ** Ability to meet any background check or clearance requirements.

**Responsibilities:**

- Support the implementation of Ex Libris Alma / Primo VE / Alma Digital.

- Serve as the lead cataloging expert during all phases of the migration and go-live.

- Assist in extracting bibliographic, holdings, item, authority, and digital object data from the existing SirsiDynix ILS.

- Assist in extracting relevant data and content from the existing Knowvation system.

- Contribute to mapping legacy metadata to Ex Libris Alma/Primo VE/Digital data models and fields.

- Collaborate with staff to validate transformation rules and manage test data loads.

- Review and verify imported data for accuracy, integrity, and compliance with cataloging and metadata standards.

- Lead post-migration cleanup of records, including correcting broken links, resolving duplicate or incomplete records, and enforcing consistent authority and subject usage.

- Refine and validate configurations that affect discovery, display, and access in Primo VE and Alma Digital.

- Apply advanced knowledge of MARC21, RDA, AACR2, LCSH, and LC Classification to maintain high-quality metadata across all migrated collections.

- Provide guidance on metadata standards and best practices tailored to Alma/Primo VE/Digital workflows.

- Document cataloging decisions, local practices, workflows, and configuration changes in a clear and reusable format.

- Support informal training and knowledge transfer to NDU Library staff on new cataloging workflows and practices in Alma/Primo VE.

**Required Qualifications and Skills:**

- U.S. Citizenship

- Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent) is required.

- Demonstrated professional experience functioning at a Head Cataloger or senior cataloging level in an academic or research library is required.

- Proven expertise with MARC21, RDA, AACR2, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Classification, and authority control is required.

- Experience working with integrated library systems (ILS) in a production library environment is required.

- Experience participating in or supporting system migrations or large-scale metadata or data cleanup projects is required.

- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability for complex metadata and system issues are required.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both vendor and internal teams are required.

- Experience with Ex Libris Alma, Primo VE, or Alma Digital is preferred.

- Familiarity with SirsiDynix system functionality and data structures is preferred.

- Familiarity with Knowvation system functionality and data structures is preferred.

- Experience with post-migration record cleanup and configuration in modern library platforms is preferred.

- Experience working in academic, military, or federal library environments is preferred.

- Experience developing or updating local cataloging policies, workflows, and metadata documentation is preferred.

**Why Join LightFeather?**

At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

Head Cataloger

The City of Appleton is an inviting community nestled in northeastern Wisconsin just north of the largest lake in the state, Lake Winnebago. Home to more than 75,000 residents, Appleton is known for its vibrant and growing downtown, numerous parks, high-quality education, and friendly, safe environment. We’re proud that in 2020 Appleton was ranked #1 for the Best Place to Raise Kids by SmartAsset. In 2023, Appleton was also ranked as one of the best places to live in the Midwest by Livability.

At the City of Appleton, we welcome employees who love to learn and are forward-thinking. Located in the heart of the Fox Cities, we are a steadfast employer committed to providing a flexible work environment and unique benefits. We encourage employees to come as they are and explore growth opportunities that will help them serve our community with impact.

As a City of Appleton employee, you not only are a part of an organization that makes a local impact, but also a global impact as well. The City has built global partnerships with our Sister Cities in Kanonji, Japan and Chinandega, Nicaragua. We are proud to share our knowledge and resources with these communities and their residents.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

City of Appleton Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides courteous, efficient,

knowledgeable customer service to patrons, staff, vendors and system

library staff. Searches for and downloads bibliographic records to

facilitate ordering of print, media, serials and electronic resources

using current standards and technologies. Generates orders using

integrated & standalone computer applications. Maintains and verifies

encumbered and expended budget lines for the library materials

account(s). Works with vendors to establish accounts; monitors orders;

identifies late orders; and communicates with vendors to resolve

ordering issues. Assists with the management of staff accounts on vendor

ordering systems. Works with catalogers to resolve collection holdings

issues, especially regarding serials. Identifies problems and

participates in discussions about solutions and/or updates to

acquisitions procedures. Works with other library sections, OWLSnet, and

library vendors. Troubleshoots departmental software and tests new

acquisitions software. Applies RFID tags to new materials. Conducts and

participates in yearend maintenance of periodical collections. Assists

with physical processing of materials. Maintains regular, punctual, and

**Predictable Attendance. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Participates On Library Wide**

task force(s) as assigned. Communicates library policies, rules &

regulations to the public. Other projects as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree or

equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which

provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills: Knowledge of

public library services and practices Some knowledge of ordering systems

Some knowledge of accounting systems and practices Ability to

communicate and maintain effective relationships Computer skills

including a working knowledge of Windows, MS Office, internet search

strategies, and electronic databases Good oral and written communication

skills and the ability to communicate with other in a tactful and

courteous manner Ability to learn new technologies and software, and

communicate that knowledge to others Ability to learn library

procedures, policies, and communicate these Ability to work

independently with creativity Ability to maintain paper and electronic

files and records. Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.

Ability to deal with public relations problems courteously and tactfully

Ability to work as a team member, maintaining effective relationships

with co-workers Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to

life at least 30 lbs.; push a loaded book cart (200 lbs.) on carpeting

Ability to read fine print (font sizes of 8 or larger) Ability to hear

the library\'s security system, computer alerts, and normal speaking

voices Ability to read and speak Spanish or Hmong a plus \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/appletonwi

Library Assistant - Materials Management

JOB REQUIREMENTS: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides courteous, efficient,

knowledgeable customer service to patrons, staff, vendors and system

library staff. Searches for and downloads bibliographic records to

facilitate ordering of print, media, serials and electronic resources

using current standards and technologies. Generates orders using

integrated & standalone computer applications. Maintains and verifies

encumbered and expended budget lines for the library materials

account(s). Works with vendors to establish accounts; monitors orders;

identifies late orders; and communicates with vendors to resolve

ordering issues. Assists with the management of staff accounts on vendor

ordering systems. Works with catalogers to resolve collection holdings

issues, especially regarding serials. Identifies problems and

participates in discussions about solutions and/or updates to

acquisitions procedures. Works with other library sections, OWLSnet, and

library vendors. Troubleshoots departmental software and tests new

acquisitions software. Applies RFID tags to new materials. Conducts and

participates in yearend maintenance of periodical collections. Assists

with physical processing of materials. Maintains regular, punctual, and

**Predictable Attendance. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Participates On Library Wide**

task force(s) as assigned. Communicates library policies, rules &

regulations to the public. Other projects as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements of Work Bachelor of Arts or

Science Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and

**Experience Which Provides The Following Knowledge, Abilities And Skills**

Knowledge of public library services and practices Some knowledge of

ordering systems Some knowledge of accounting systems and practices

Ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships Computer

skills including a working knowledge of Windows, MS Office, internet

search strategies, and electronic databases Good oral and written

communication skills and the ability to communicate with other in a

tactful and courteous manner Ability to learn new technologies and

software, and communicate that knowledge to others Ability to learn

library procedures, policies, and communicate these Ability to work

independently with creativity Ability to maintain paper and electronic

files and records. Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.

Ability to deal with public relations problems courteously and tactfully

Ability to work as a team member, maintaining effective relationships

with co-workers Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to

life at least 30 lbs.; push a loaded book cart (200 lbs.) on carpeting

Ability to read fine print (font sizes of 8 or larger) Ability to hear

the library\'s security system, computer alerts, and normal speaking

voices Ability to read and speak Spanish or Hmong a plus \*\*\*\*\*

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/appletonwi

Official LinkedIn page of AISD. The mission of Amarillo ISD is to graduate every student prepared for life and success beyond high school.
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Industry: Primary and Secondary Education
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

Amarillo ISD

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**Primary Purpose**

Perform routine clerical and technical duties so the librarian is free to work directly with students and teachers

**Qualifications**

Minimum Education/Certification:

A high school diploma or equivalent

An associates (or higher) degree OR

Meet the rigorous standard of quality required by the district

Library Technical Assistance training- preferred

**Special Knowledge/Skills**

Strong communication, public relations, organizational skills

Computer skills are mandatory

Proficient skills in typing

Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills

Ability to shelve books following district cataloging system

Ability to work well with children

Effective, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

**Work Conditions**

Tools/Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard library equipment including imaging equipment; standard instructional equipment

Posture:Regular sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; regular overhead reaching; climbing ladders

Lifting:Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); occasional moderate lifting and carrying (up to 40 pounds)

Environment:Work inside; work alone; exposure to biological and chemical hazards such as mold and dust

Mental Demands:Work with frequent interruption; maintain emotional control under stress

Regular attendance is an essential function

**Minimum Experience**

One or more years preferable in an office or library clerical position

**Experience Working With School Age Children- Preferred**

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

**Instructional**

-  Assist students and teachers in locating both print and electronic information and helps instruct teachers and students on computer/internet usage and how to access the electronic card catalog and other institutions, on-line catalogs and data bases.

-  Help students create a final product through use of all library resources.

-  Read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read aloud- elementary only.

-  Supervise and monitor students as assigned and assist librarian and teachers to maintain appropriate student behavior and an orderly atmosphere.

Technology

-  Help with the operation, instruction, and maintenance of library technology devices and assists students and teachers in use of on-line automation system.

-  Operate, instruct, troubleshoot, and maintain audiovisual equipment, technology devices and other equipment in the library.

Acquisitions/Cataloging/Collection Maintenance

-  Maintain library automation systems by loading or attaching and deleting records.

-  Periodically publish updated lists of new materials, recent acquisitions, video inventory, etc.

-  Assist the librarian with annual inventory and makes corrections in electronic shelf list as needed.

-  Maintain records of material ordered and received.

Circulation

-  Use on-line circulation systems to check materials, make library cards, maintain records such as overdues, inventories, and keep a check in/out calendar for equipment.

-  Assist students and teachers in locating print and non-print resources.

-  Locate and prepare carts of materials needed by teachers for projects in the classroom.

Clerical

-  Operate library in absence of librarian, performing such duties as logging onto online databases.

-  Submit work orders for equipment repairs; maintains and order supplies, at the librarians request.

-  Maintain organizational integrity of the library facility including shelving, displays, and bulletin boards.

-  Maintain financial records relating to lost book payments, book fair sales, and overdue fines.

**Other**

-  Follow district saf ty protocols and emergency procedures.

-  Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.

-  Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

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Library Clerk - Technical Services

The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts includes the Christian Science Church, The Christian Science Publishing Society, The Christian Science Monitor, and The Mary Baker Eddy Library. Together, they work closely to support the Church’s healing mission and share the principles and practice of Christian Science with the world.

The First Church of Christ, Scientist, also known as The Mother Church, is the global headquarters for the Christian Science movement. In addition to conducting church services for the local Boston community, these buildings house departments that coordinate international Christian Science lectures and church activities, publish the writings of Mary Baker Eddy (who discovered and founded Christian Science), maintain the Christian Science Plaza in Boston, direct all legal, financial, and promotional activities, oversee the local Christian Science Reading Room, and more.

The Christian Science Publishing Society delivers products and publications including the Christian Science Quarterly Bible Lessons, Christian Science Sentinel, The Christian Science Journal, and The Herald of Christian Science. It also publishes The Christian Science Monitor, an independent global news organization and winner of seven Pulitzer Prizes. The Mary Baker Eddy Library serves as a research library and museum, housing collections of church history and the papers of Mary Baker Eddy.

We welcome and celebrate the unique experiences and skills each individual brings to every activity and department. To see all the current available positions at The Mother Church, please go to http://christianscience.com/careers. 

If you don't see any positions that interest you at this moment, you can apply to Future Opportunities (at the bottom). That way, we have your resume should something become available that meets your interest.

Interested in learning more about Christian Science? Visit christianscience.com.

Industry: Religious Institutions
Company Size: 201-500 employees

The First Church of Christ, Scientist

Job Details

**Description**

**Department: Mary Baker Eddy Library**

**Summary**

The Assistant Archivist is a full-time position that supports preservation, cataloging, registration, and research in collections of The Mary Baker Eddy Library (MBEL).

MBEL is a trusted and authoritative resource on Eddy and the history of the Christian Science movement, providing public access to original materials and educational experiences about Eddy, the ideas she advanced, her writings, and the institutions she founded and their healing mission.

**Essential Duties And Responsibilities**

**Archival Management Assistance (100%)**

- Follows archival standards and department policies and procedures to ensure the long-term care and preservation of the field and special collections

- Practices proper handling of all collections materials

- Catalogs collections items, creating records in collection management systems or editing existing records

- Assists with responding to research queries about materials in the special collections

- Develops and implements processing plans independently

- Arranges and describes archival collections

- Prepares finding aids and indexes to collections

- Completes first reviews of previously unreviewed archival materials to determine whether they may be opened for research

- Participates in large-scale collection processing, scanning, and deaccessioning projects

- Digitizes documents, manuscripts, and rare books using archival standards and advanced scanning technology for internal and external requests and projects

- Participates in MBEL-wide projects, such as exhibit development and publishing projects

- Assists in handling of art and objects for storage and exhibit preparation

- Assists in research, review, and assessment of art and artifact collections

- Assists in reviewing donation offers and recommends accepting or declining them based on research and MBEL’s established collecting policies

- Prepares reports and documentation for legal review

- Writes content for MBEL website, including collection summaries and articles

- Serves as a super user for MBEL’s collections management system, supporting other users and assisting the Archivist in providing training

- Verifies transcriptions of oral histories

- Attends conferences and workshops as a representative of MBEL

- Participates in routine management and housekeeping of the collections spaces

Performs other duties as assigned

**STAFF MANAGEMENT AND JOB CONTACTS**

**Reporting Relationships**

Supervisor: Manager of Records Management and Special Collections

Supervises: N/A

**Regular Contacts**

The Assistant Archivist will primarily support the work of Special Collections colleagues under supervision and guidance from the Manager of Records Management and Special Collections and in consultation with the Archivist. This position will also work closely with all members of MBEL’s Research and Collections division and other MBEL staff and may work with other departments in the church organization.

**Education/Experience**

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or two to three years direct experience in archival processing required. One to two years experience in general archival work preferred.

**Knowledge/Skills**

Knowledge of archival practices of appraisal, arranging, and description required, as well as the ability to quickly learn about and recognize significant people, places, and events related to Mary Baker Eddy, The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and its affiliates, and the history of the Christian Science movement. Clear written and oral communication skills also required. Knowledge of or experience with strategies for historical research preferred.

**Technology Skills**

Aptitude for learning digital asset management systems, collection management systems, archive collection management systems, and/or records management systems, including knowledge of metadata standards and controlled vocabularies for archives, museums, and news organizations. Practical experience with collections management systems and records management systems a plus.

**Work Environment**

This position regularly works in an office environment with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule.

**Physical Requirements**

Must be able to safely lift and move heavy materials (of up to 30-40 pounds), shelve and reshelve materials within repository areas, and maneuver heavily loaded carts.

**Christian Science Information**

Mother Church membership is required. The ideal candidate values Mary Baker Eddy’s life and work, and recognizes the Library’s role in furthering the mission of her church.

**Pay range: ** $29.48 - $38.32 hourly

The pay ranges disclosed in our job postings are the compensation ranges the Church reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a given position at the time of posting.

The offered salary will be determined by factors such as the applicant’s relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities; and benchmarking, work location, and internal equity.

~~In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. ~~

Assistant Archivist

The vision of Roane County Schools is a school system that provides a clean, safe, and secure environment with enthusiastic teachers, active parent involvement, and high standards for all where students achieve excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts and care about the welfare of others. Roane County Schools will strive to have no student leave school before successful completion of high school.

Industry: Education Administration Programs
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

Roane County Schools

**Qualifications**

- Certificate, license, or other legal credential required

- Experience Preferred

- Knowledge of STEM and Makerspace

- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

**Goal**

- To provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of media center resources.

**Performance Responsibilities**

- Operates and supervises the media center to which assigned.

- Evaluates, selects, and requisitions new media center materials.

- Assist teachers in the selection of books and other instructional materials, and makes media center materials available to supplement the instructional program.

- Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials the media center acquires.

- Maintains a comprehensive and efficient system for cataloging all media center materials, and instructs teachers and students on use of the system.

- Arranges for inter-library loan of materials of interest or use to teachers.

- Works with teachers in planning those assignments likely to lead to extended use of media center resources.

- Promotes appropriate conduct of students using media center facilities.

- Helps students to develop habits of independent reference work and to develop skills in the use of reference materials in relation to planned assignments.

- Presents and discusses materials with a class studying a particular topic, on the invitation of the teacher.

- Participates at curriculum meetings.

- Counsels with and gives reading guidance to students who have special reading problems or unusual intellectual interests.

- Arranges frequently changing book related displays and exhibits likely to interest the media center's patrons.

- Prepares and administers the media center budget.

- Supervises media center aides in the performance of their duties.

- Weeds obsolete and worn materials from the collections.

- Supervises the clerical routines necessary for the smooth operation of the media center.

- Other duties as assigned.

Librarian/Media Specialist at Roane County High (26-27 School Year)

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven  approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively.

Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

Northeastern University

**About The Opportunity**

**Elma Lewis Digital Project Assistants**

The Northeastern University Library is hiring part-time assistants for a grant-funded project supported by Boston’s Community Preservation Department. The project, ~~Black Art and Joy in Boston (and Beyond): Elma Lewis and the National Center of Afro-American Artists ~~ focuses on digitizing, cataloging, and publishing materials from four archival collections documenting the life and legacy of Elma Lewis (1921–2004). These collections include her personal papers, as well as records from the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts, the National Center of Afro-American Artists, and its museum—highlighting her work to promote Afrocentric visual and performing arts.

Part-time assistants will contribute to the descriptive work for the Elma Lewis collections, with assignments determined by project priorities. Primary responsibilities include cataloging textual materials in spreadsheets according to departmental standards and project-specific instructions from the Project Librarian. Additional tasks may involve post-production processing of digitized texts, assisting with automated captioning workflows for audiovisual materials, and developing contextual documentation about the people, places, and objects represented in the collections.

The assistant will work within the highly collaborative Digital Production Services department and also partner with staff from Archives and Special Collections. The position requires some experience with metadata creation (ideally using MODS, Dublin Core, or EAD), familiarity with authority files and controlled vocabularies (such as LCSH, LCNAF, and AAT), and a demonstrated interest in inclusive cataloging and reparative description. Strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment are essential.

**Preferred Qualifications**

-  Enrollment in an ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS or equivalent experience

-  Professional experience with metadata schemas and item-level archival cataloging

-  Knowledge of controlled vocabularies and thesauri

-  Exposure to inclusive and reparative description principles

-  Attention to detail

-  Proven ability to work independently

-  Strong communication skills

**Hours: **15-18 hours a week. Hours can be flexible, but some availability on Tuesdays is strongly

preferred.

**Location: ** Hybrid and fully remote work available.

**Pay Rate: ** $21 per hour

~~Northeastern University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action Title IX employer. Northeastern University particularly welcomes applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities~~

**Position Type**

Temporary

**Additional Information**

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

**Pay Rate**

$21/hour

Elma Lewis Digital Project Assistant

OUR MISSION
To deliver efficient, high-impact service to every resident and visitor of Fulton County. 

VISION STATEMENT
Fulton County is a positive, diverse community with a thriving economy, safe neighborhoods, healthy residents, and a rich quality of life that all people can enjoy.  It is served by a County government that is recognized for being innovative, efficient, effective and trustworthy.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 5,001-10,000 employees

Fulton County Government

**UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN ****THE FULTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM**

**BRANCH LOCATION:**

**Central Library - Cataloging**

**Minimum Qualifications**

Master’s Degree in Library Science; supplemented by 3 years of professional Librarian experience, including 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.

**Specific License or Certification Required: ** Certification as a Professional Librarian issued by the State of Georgia within six (6) months of employment. May be required to possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license as required by area assignment.

**Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities ****: ** Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

**Examination**

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

**ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.**

**Purpose Of Classification**

The purpose of this classification is to perform duties related to providing advanced professional library services to patrons and managing a collection or specialized library function. Responsibilities include selecting library books and materials, providing complex reference assistance and bibliographic instruction to patrons, managing a library program initiative, and serving as an expert in a specialized subject area. Additional responsibilities include, organizing, leading, planning, directing and/or implementing outreach services, programs, initiatives and presentations. This classification is distinguished from Librarian I in that this class manages a subject collection and/or library program initiative, whereas the latter performs general Librarian duties.

**Essential Functions**

~~The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.~~

Provides customer service to Library patrons and the public: provides assistance and information related to library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees, procedures, or other issues; responds to questions and complaints related to library operations; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; greets visitors and directs to areas of library; assists patrons with various library services; voter registration; assists patrons in requesting, selecting, and locating library materials; researches book titles, book availability, patron records, or related information.

Exercises discretion and limited authority regarding library programs, collections, and general operations: designs and delivers programming to targeted readership; serves on committees and task forces; assists in drafting policies and procedures, and making recommendations to supervisor; maintains records of program participation; assists in developing goals and objectives for area of specialty/assignment; prepares descriptive inventories of historical records and documents as required; recommends allocation of financial, staffing, equipment, space, and bibliographic resources necessary to meet goals and objectives; communicates goals, objectives, and policies to the public; and assists in developing and managing the implementation of short- and long-range plans for an assigned library section or collection.

Manages the selection, retention, and general development of assigned library collections: evaluates publications for inclusion in collection; selects books for purchase; prepares order lists for purchase of library materials; removes/weeds outdated, worn, and little-used materials from library collections as needed; and catalogs library materials as required.

Leads, coordinates and/or provides daily work assistance to employees, volunteers, or community service workers: coordinates Library programs and daily work activities; and consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise.

Assists in developing and monitoring assigned library program budget as required.

Provides specialized reference services and bibliographic instruction to patrons as required.

Develops and implements training programs that support and enhance the department’s short and long range mission, goals, and strategies as well as improve library staff’s ability to meet organizational and position objectives; Conducts training needs assessments; Conducts individual, small and large group trainings, Creates training specific reports that track ROI, training plans, and other department specific goals; Conduct training on topics such as SIRI, Kronos, New Hire Orientation, department practices, policies, and procedures, cataloging, and etc. (By position assignment)

Monitors inventory levels of equipment and supplies: initiates requests for new or replacement materials; recommends the purchase, lease or rental of equipment related to services in assigned area.

Participates in inventorying archives as required: and assists with the development of archival procedures and the evaluation and classification of manuscripts and research materials as required.

Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies and institutions: develops partnerships to enhance library system awareness and promote services; conducts community outreach events and library card drives; and serves as a community liaison for collection development.

Instructs patrons in use of various library systems/resources, including Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), Internet, and Dewey Decimal system: instructs patrons in use of indexes and databases to locate periodical literature; instructs patrons in use of various print and online periodical databases; instructs patrons in use of library computers, printers, software programs, network programs, and other library equipment; and conducts formal classes as assigned.

Performs cataloging and classification (original cataloging) of library materials in accordance with current international cataloging standards, local and FCLS (Fulton County Library System) practices; Creates MARC (Machine Readable Catalog) in records and update OCLC records to the Library’s online catalog; Classifies records via the Dewey Decimal System or other mandated systems and construct call numbers for materials added to the Library’s collections; Assist with authority control of database. (By position assignment)

Processes inter-library loan requests from patrons: verifies whether material is in collection; identifies library which owns requested item; sends borrowing requests; receives/processes incoming material; and notifies patrons of availability.

Processes inter-library loan requests from other libraries: retrieves material from shelves or arranges for material to be sent from branch library; charges item to inter-library loan account on computer; packages material to be delivered; receives material back from borrowing library; discharges material from computer and returns to shelf; and completes internal/external documentation.

Performs all duties of subordinate Library personnel as needed: provides circulation services to patrons including checking/out materials and registering new patrons; repairs/mends damaged books and materials; processes new/donated materials; re-shelves and locates books and materials; restocks supplies; and performs general tasks related to operation and upkeep of the Library.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, and correspondence, such as inter-library loan requests, schedules, meeting room calendars, statistical reports (includes the utilization of SIRSIDYNIX), order lists, book lists, library cards, receipts, recording door statistics, voter registration forms, supply requisitions, time cards, flyers, signs, or other documents.

Monitors inventory levels of equipment and supplies: initiates requests for new or replacement materials; recommends the purchase, lease or rental of equipment related to services in assigned area.

Operates various equipment associated with library operations, which may include an online card catalog, self-check machine, computer, printer, microfilm reader, overhead projector, microphone, television, alarm system, security monitor, copy machine, facsimile machine, postage meter, bar code scanner, book cart, calculator, and telephone; maintains adequate supply of paper in equipment paper trays.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes word processing, database, networking, desktop publishing, e-mail, Internet, or other software programs.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, volunteers, community service workers, library patrons, other libraries, community organizations, government agencies, school/educational officials, school groups, the public, the media, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.

**Additional Functions**

Performs other duties as assigned.

**Performance Aptitudes**

**Data Utilization **: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

**Human Interaction **: Requires the ability to act as lead person or crew leader, providing guidance to a work unit, coordinating activities, and reviewing work of the unit.

**Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization **: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

**Verbal Aptitude **: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

**Mathematical Aptitude **: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

**Functional Reasoning **: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

**Situational Reasoning **: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

**It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation. **

LIBRARIAN II (CATALOGING)

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Industry: Online Audio and Video Media
Company Size: 51-200 employees

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Brown University

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**Job Description**

**Senior Library Expert - Cataloging and Discovery - Cataloging**

**Position Classification: **Hybrid Eligible

**Job Summary**

Creates, contributes, and provides timely access to metadata for library resources to enable and enhance discovery and access. Performs complex cataloging functions in all formats and languages related to the creation and maintenance of bibliographic, holdings, and authority records in the LSP (Library Services Platform) and OCLC.

**Typical Duties And Responsibilities**

- Searches bibliographic information resources to identify and describe the content of library materials; researches additional online and offline information resources as needed

- Creates full-level original cataloging records for general and special collections, including archival materials, in all languages, under general supervision and following established guidelines

- Edits complex copy cataloging records of library holding in print and non-print formats (e.g., monographs, serials, audio-visual, electronic resources, PDFs, special collections materials, mixed media) in addition to: sound recordings, scores, hymnals, etc. as directed

- Creates original authority records under NACO and SACO guidelines

- Utilizes and understands current cataloging rules, tools, and standards, Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC 21), Resource Description and Access (RDA), Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) and other LC classification schema

- Monitors trends in cataloging practice and maintains active knowledge of the latest changes and updates to all cataloging standards through subscription to listservs, review of professional literature, online webinars, colloquia, classes, seminars, attendance at conferences

- Describes and catalogs manuscript collection materials if directed

- Identifies, investigates and resolves complex problems related to monographs, serials, and sets

- Assists subject specialists and library users regarding access to library materials

- Participates in ongoing internal database maintenance and authority control

- Creates and collaborates in the writing of documentation for the Cataloging Department utilizing knowledge of internal and external Library workflows and demand

- Participates in collaborative projects within Technical Services and across Library departments

- Creates and revises item, check-in and holding records and resolves relevant issues

- Trains, coordinates, and directs the work of student assistants

- Monitors Cataloging Department email account: maintains correspondence, responds to patron requests and questions, and/or forwards correspondence to appropriate staff as necessary

- Trains and provides assistance to co-workers

- Performs related duties as required

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Bachelor's degree with specific subject area expertise as required or equivalent level of education and/or experience (e.g., Associate's Degree plus 2 years of experience, or 4 years of experience)

- 2 or more years of cataloging experience required

- Effective written and verbal communication skills

- Ability to interact favorably with co-workers and library users

- Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging standards

- Strong computer skills, ability to use computer software packages (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite)

- Capacity to learn new technologies and systems

- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills

- Knowledge of one or more foreign languages preferred

- Ability to take a collaborative approach to decision-making and problem-solving

- Ability to work in a team environment and to actively participate in team-based decision making

**Library Union position, which must be posted internally for 5 work days prior to posting for external candidate**

**Best Consideration date: April 14, 2026.**

**Candidates please note: all offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.**

**Benefits Of Working At Brown**

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

**Recruiting Start Date**

2026-03-05

**Job Posting Title**

Senior Library Expert - Cataloging and Discovery-Cataloging

**Department**

University Library

**Grade**

Library Grades

**Worker Type**

Employee

**Worker Sub-Type**

Regular

**Time Type**

Full time

**Scheduled Weekly Hours**

37.5

**Position Work Location:**

Hybrid

**Submission Guidelines**

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

**Still Have Questions?**

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

**Brown is an E-Verify Employer.**

**EEO Statement**

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Senior Library Expert - Cataloging And Discovery-Cataloging

Fulton County was formed from DeKalb County in 1853, and then consolidated with Milton and Campbell Counties in 1932. That's why it has such an unusual, elongated shape. Of Georgia's 159 counties, Fulton County was the 144th to be created.

The Fulton name honors Robert Fulton, the inventor who built the Clermont, the first commercially successful steamboat, in 1807.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Fulton County

**UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN ****THE FULTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM**

**BRANCH LOCATION:**

**Central Library - Cataloging**

**Minimum Qualifications**

Master’s Degree in Library Science; supplemented by 3 years of professional Librarian experience, including 1 year of lead or supervisory experience.

**Specific License or Certification Required: ** Certification as a Professional Librarian issued by the State of Georgia within six (6) months of employment. May be required to possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license as required by area assignment.

**Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities ****: ** Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

**Examination**

The examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

**ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED BY THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT.**

**Purpose Of Classification**

The purpose of this classification is to perform duties related to providing advanced professional library services to patrons and managing a collection or specialized library function. Responsibilities include selecting library books and materials, providing complex reference assistance and bibliographic instruction to patrons, managing a library program initiative, and serving as an expert in a specialized subject area. Additional responsibilities include, organizing, leading, planning, directing and/or implementing outreach services, programs, initiatives and presentations. This classification is distinguished from Librarian I in that this class manages a subject collection and/or library program initiative, whereas the latter performs general Librarian duties.

**Essential Functions**

~~The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.~~

Provides customer service to Library patrons and the public: provides assistance and information related to library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees, procedures, or other issues; responds to questions and complaints related to library operations; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; greets visitors and directs to areas of library; assists patrons with various library services; voter registration; assists patrons in requesting, selecting, and locating library materials; researches book titles, book availability, patron records, or related information.

Exercises discretion and limited authority regarding library programs, collections, and general operations: designs and delivers programming to targeted readership; serves on committees and task forces; assists in drafting policies and procedures, and making recommendations to supervisor; maintains records of program participation; assists in developing goals and objectives for area of specialty/assignment; prepares descriptive inventories of historical records and documents as required; recommends allocation of financial, staffing, equipment, space, and bibliographic resources necessary to meet goals and objectives; communicates goals, objectives, and policies to the public; and assists in developing and managing the implementation of short- and long-range plans for an assigned library section or collection.

Manages the selection, retention, and general development of assigned library collections: evaluates publications for inclusion in collection; selects books for purchase; prepares order lists for purchase of library materials; removes/weeds outdated, worn, and little-used materials from library collections as needed; and catalogs library materials as required.

Leads, coordinates and/or provides daily work assistance to employees, volunteers, or community service workers: coordinates Library programs and daily work activities; and consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise.

Assists in developing and monitoring assigned library program budget as required.

Provides specialized reference services and bibliographic instruction to patrons as required.

Develops and implements training programs that support and enhance the department’s short and long range mission, goals, and strategies as well as improve library staff’s ability to meet organizational and position objectives; Conducts training needs assessments; Conducts individual, small and large group trainings, Creates training specific reports that track ROI, training plans, and other department specific goals; Conduct training on topics such as SIRI, Kronos, New Hire Orientation, department practices, policies, and procedures, cataloging, and etc. (By position assignment)

Monitors inventory levels of equipment and supplies: initiates requests for new or replacement materials; recommends the purchase, lease or rental of equipment related to services in assigned area.

Participates in inventorying archives as required: and assists with the development of archival procedures and the evaluation and classification of manuscripts and research materials as required.

Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies and institutions: develops partnerships to enhance library system awareness and promote services; conducts community outreach events and library card drives; and serves as a community liaison for collection development.

Instructs patrons in use of various library systems/resources, including Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), Internet, and Dewey Decimal system: instructs patrons in use of indexes and databases to locate periodical literature; instructs patrons in use of various print and online periodical databases; instructs patrons in use of library computers, printers, software programs, network programs, and other library equipment; and conducts formal classes as assigned.

Performs cataloging and classification (original cataloging) of library materials in accordance with current international cataloging standards, local and FCLS (Fulton County Library System) practices; Creates MARC (Machine Readable Catalog) in records and update OCLC records to the Library’s online catalog; Classifies records via the Dewey Decimal System or other mandated systems and construct call numbers for materials added to the Library’s collections; Assist with authority control of database. (By position assignment)

Processes inter-library loan requests from patrons: verifies whether material is in collection; identifies library which owns requested item; sends borrowing requests; receives/processes incoming material; and notifies patrons of availability.

Processes inter-library loan requests from other libraries: retrieves material from shelves or arranges for material to be sent from branch library; charges item to inter-library loan account on computer; packages material to be delivered; receives material back from borrowing library; discharges material from computer and returns to shelf; and completes internal/external documentation.

Performs all duties of subordinate Library personnel as needed: provides circulation services to patrons including checking/out materials and registering new patrons; repairs/mends damaged books and materials; processes new/donated materials; re-shelves and locates books and materials; restocks supplies; and performs general tasks related to operation and upkeep of the Library.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, and correspondence, such as inter-library loan requests, schedules, meeting room calendars, statistical reports (includes the utilization of SIRSIDYNIX), order lists, book lists, library cards, receipts, recording door statistics, voter registration forms, supply requisitions, time cards, flyers, signs, or other documents.

Monitors inventory levels of equipment and supplies: initiates requests for new or replacement materials; recommends the purchase, lease or rental of equipment related to services in assigned area.

Operates various equipment associated with library operations, which may include an online card catalog, self-check machine, computer, printer, microfilm reader, overhead projector, microphone, television, alarm system, security monitor, copy machine, facsimile machine, postage meter, bar code scanner, book cart, calculator, and telephone; maintains adequate supply of paper in equipment paper trays.

Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; utilizes word processing, database, networking, desktop publishing, e-mail, Internet, or other software programs.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, volunteers, community service workers, library patrons, other libraries, community organizations, government agencies, school/educational officials, school groups, the public, the media, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction.

**Additional Functions**

Performs other duties as assigned.

**Performance Aptitudes**

**Data Utilization **: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

**Human Interaction **: Requires the ability to act as lead person or crew leader, providing guidance to a work unit, coordinating activities, and reviewing work of the unit.

**Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization **: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

**Verbal Aptitude **: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.

**Mathematical Aptitude **: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

**Functional Reasoning **: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.

**Situational Reasoning **: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

**It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.**

01

The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submittal because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Human Resources Department. Do you accept these conditions?

- Yes

- No

02

Which of the following degrees awarded by a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) do you possess?

- Associate's

- Bachelor's

- Master's

- Doctorate

- None of the Above

03

In what field of study related to this position do you possess an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate's Degree or have earned college credits from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA)?

- Library Science

- Library and Information Science

- Media Specialist

- Other

04

How many years of work experience do you possess as a professional librarian?

- 0 to 5 Months

- 6 months less than 1 year

- 1 year less than 2 years

- 2 years less than 3 years

- 3 years less than 4 years

- 4 years or more

05

Do you possess certification as a professional librarian issued by the State of Georgia?

- Yes

- No

- No, but eligible for the licensure

06

Select the option that best describes your lead or supervisory experience.

- 0 - 5 Months

- 6 months less than 1 year

- 1 year less than 2 years

- 2 years or more

- I have not supervised other employees

07

Do you have knowledge and instructional experience in operating systems, office suites, presentation software, communication tools and assistive technology?

- Yes

- No

08

Do you have experience with providing basic computer maintenance, including file management, trouble shooting and technical support?

- Yes

- No

09

Describe any experience you have with training or helping people with Electronic Resources? If you have no experience please state "no experience".

10

How many years of experience do you have supervising other employees?

- 0 to 5 Months

- 6 Months to 1 Year

- 18 Months to 2 Years

- 3 Years of More

11

Are you currently a Librarian II in the Library Department requesting an internal transfer to another Library branch?

- Yes

- No

12

Describe your experience with collection management and working with budgets, including how you make selection decisions. If no experience, please state "no experience."

13

How many years of experience do you have in copy or original cataloging MARC records?

- 0 - 5 months

- 6 months less than 1 year

- 1 year less than 2 years

- 2 years less than 3 years

- 3 years less than 4 years

- 4 years or more

14

Explain your experience with editing and loading MARC records.

15

Explain your experience creating original catalog records.

16

How many years of experience do you have editing and loading bibliographic files into an ILS?

- 0 to 5 months

- 6 months less than 1 year

- 1 year less than 2 years

- 2 years less than 3 years

- 3 years less than 4 years

- 4 years or more

-  Required Question

We are America’s first research university, founded in 1876 on the principle that by pursuing big ideas and sharing what we learn, we can make the world a better place. For more than 140 years, our faculty and students have worked side by side in pursuit of discoveries that improve lives.

Johns Hopkins enrolls more than 24,000 full- and part-time students throughout nine academic divisions. Our faculty and students study, teach, and learn across more than 260 programs in the arts and music, the humanities, the social and natural sciences, engineering, international studies, education, business, and the health professions.The university has four campuses in Baltimore; one in Washington, D.C.; one in Montgomery County, Maryland; and facilities throughout the Baltimore-Washington region as well as in China and Italy.

The university takes its name from 19th-century Maryland philanthropist Johns Hopkins, an entrepreneur who believed in improving public health and education in Baltimore and beyond.

Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

The Johns Hopkins University

We are seeking a **Scholarly Communications Librarian ** to demonstrate a superior level of knowledge and expertise in one or more areas of information resources and services such as, acquisitions, access services, collection maintenance, collection development, cataloging and metadata creation, data management consultation, digitization, preservation, research assistance and consultation, reference and/or instruction, scholarly publishing, or resource sharing. The Scholarly Communications Librarian develops effective plans, workflows, or processes to provide resources or services that support the university’s mission and program objectives. This role supports digital scholarship by promoting the use of the JHU Institutional Repository (JScholarship), the Johns Hopkins Research Data Repository (JHRDR), as well as other resources provided by the Libraries.

The position will responsibly engage emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, as part of contemporary scholarly communication practice. This includes contributing to evolving library and campus work on the implications of AI for publishing, copyright, authorship, licensing, repository practice, metadata, research integrity, and researcher support.

**Specific Duties & Responsibilities**

- Serve as an expert within their unit or department based on a broad level of knowledge and skill. Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to other library staff in their area of expertise. May include supervision of library staff.

- Stay apprised of new developments and trends in various operational areas to foster more effective delivery of resources or services.

- Resolve issues based on knowledge and experience.

- Lead or actively participate in collaborative department projects, by lending expertise and analysis of issues and/or needs, and coordinates completion of assigned work. Identify and stay abreast of emerging educational technologies, research methods, open access trends, related e-resource and bibliographic standards, and interoperability.

- Establish relationships and communicates with a wide variety of internal and external customers

- Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for their department and the JH libraries and lends expertise to JH libraries special interest and other collaborative groups and efforts.

- Represent JH libraries in public forums, including meetings, conferences, and collaborative initiatives.

- Serve on library or institution-wide committees or working groups.

- Establish strong working relationships and communication workflows with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

- Collaborate with peer groups regionally and nationally.

- Facilitates workshops and consultations for library staff and university researchers regarding Open Access considerations, including workflows, policies, and procedures for effective, accessible, and sustainable open research outputs.

- Develops and implements training programs to increase awareness among faculty, researchers, and students about scholarly communication in a research-intensive organization.

- Establishes mechanisms to assist affiliates in navigating publishing agreements, both in their roles as authors (addressing information rights and fair use) and as users (ensuring proper use of copyrighted materials).

- Co-chairs the libraries’ Scholarly Communication Group and is a member of the Scholarly Communication Steering Committee.

- Contributes to projects, guidance, services, and campus conversations related to the responsible use of AI for scholarly communication, including publishing, copyright, authorship, licensing, repository practice, metadata, research integrity, and researcher support.

- Other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Master’s Degree in Library Science or related field.

- Five years of related experience.

- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Familiarity with Dimensions, InCites, and other research metric tools

- Familiarity with the implications of generative AI for scholarly communication, higher education, or research libraries

- Understanding of copyright and licensing for AI, text and data mining, and other emerging technologies.

**Required Qualifications**

- Strong, demonstrated knowledge of existing and emerging models of scholarly communication, open access, authors’ rights, copyright, scholarly uses of intellectual property, and the full life cycle of scholarly publishing.

- Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn, adopt, and responsibly apply emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, in support of professional responsibilities.

**Technical Skills And Expected Level Of Proficiency**

- Coaching and Mentoring - Beginner

- Collections Development and Care - Advanced

- Information Resource Proficiency - Advanced

- Interpersonal Skills - Advanced

- Library Expertise - Advanced

- Library Management Systems - Advanced

- Oral and Written Communications - Advanced

- Policy Development and Implementation - Advanced

- Research Assistance - Advanced

- Scholarly Contributions - Intermediate

Classified Title: Librarian III

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Scholarly Communications Librarian (Digital Scholarship)

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PD

Starting Salary Range: $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30am-5pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Hybrid/Mount Washington Campus

Department name: Digital Scholarship

Personnel area: Libraries

Scholarly Communications Librarian (Digital Scholarship)

At CPPR, we tackle complex issues challenging our communities by building and partnering with many dedicated public agency professionals, non-profit service providers, and family members living and working in communities. We are the researchers and evaluators, the innovators and problem solvers, the builders and implementors, the risk takers and the champions that young children and families need right now and in the future.

Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Center for Public Partnerships & Research

Position Overview

The Cataloging & Archival Processing Department of the University of Kansas Libraries is responsible for the cataloging and processing of all resources for the Libraries, including print and electronic monographs, print and electronic serials, maps, multimedia, government documents and archival/manuscript materials. In addition, the Department is heavily involved in the inventory of books and the updating of records associated with materials being moved to the Library Annex. The Department consists of 28 FTE staff members in a variety of classifications along with student assistants and has offices in both Watson and Kenneth Spencer Research Libraries.

Reporting to the Archives & Manuscripts Coordinator, this full-time position is in the Processing Department at the Kenneth Spencer Research Library (KSRL). KSRL houses KU’s distinctive collections which includes rare books and archival material acquired across four collecting areas: Kansas Collection, Special Collections, University Archives and the Wilcox Collection. Following national standards and local policies, this position primarily physically processes complex manuscript collections, born-digital records, and photographic collections. This involves surveying and inventorying collection material, managing processing plans and internal documentation, and doing extensive research both within and outside the collections to generate multilevel descriptions in ArchivesSpace. This position will also assist with cleaning up and enhancing more challenging legacy metadata/EADs and contribute to training materials and processing manuals.

KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

**Job Description**

**70% - Manuscripts Processing **:

**Responsibilities**

This position primarily handles more complex and/or larger archival and manuscript collections. Collections may require specialized technical expertise, including processing foreign language materials, an ability to read older forms of English, or working with special formats such as born-digital materials. Key responsibilities include:

- Surveys, arranges, and rehouses original primary source materials as assigned by supervisor. This work ranges from minimally processing collections through detailed and complex processing of archival and manuscript collections, following national best practices and locally developed procedures specific to KSRL’s levels of processing.

- Describes collections using national and local best practices, including Describing Archives: A Contents Standard (DACS) and relevant metadata standards, in the collections management tool, ArchivesSpace, to generate online, publicly available finding aids.

- Conducts research online as well as within collection materials and other readily available resources to write biographical and historical notes and other contextual information for finding aids.

- Creates finding aids for undescribed or under-described legacy collections in an online environment.

- Consults with conservation and curatorial staff as appropriate.

- Suggests subject headings and identifies relevant agents to be associated with finding aids and catalog records.

- Creates agent records in ArchivesSpace following national and local metadata standards.

**15% - Special Projects **:

Assists With One Or More Special Projects Within The Department. Special Projects May Be Long-term Or Short-term Depending On Departmental And Library Priorities At Any Given Time. Also Included Here Are Activities That Occur On An Infrequent Basis. This Position Currently Works On The Following Projects

- Creates finding aids for undescribed or under-described large legacy collections requiring extensive organization and research to process.

- Cleans up standard and complex legacy metadata/EAD finding aids to facilitate better access to manuscript collections housed at KSRL.

- Serves as a resource to other processors particularly when Archives & Manuscripts Coordinator is not available.

- Participates in departmental and cross-unit projects to clean-up and enhance the metadata of digitized collections.

**10% - Project Management **:

This work requires in-depth knowledge of local and national standards, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to improve and/or re-engineer practices from previous projects to streamline workflows for optimal efficiency.

- Monitors and adjusts workflows for complex collection processing projects.

- Frequently resolves and/or proposes solutions to archival processing problems.

- Keeps supervisor and team members informed of progress for each project.

- Maintains internal documentation about processing and preservation decisions to collection materials.

**5% - Teamwork and Professional Development **:

- Attends and participates in Libraries, Department and Unit meetings along with other team building activities. Engages in ongoing professional development related to the position and commits to positive, solution-oriented problem solving.

**Required Qualifications**

- Bachelor's degree and three years of library or related experience OR high school diploma and five years of library or related experience.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Bachelor’s degree in library science, public history, museum science or related field.

- At least one year’s experience working in an archival setting (this may include paid and unpaid internships).

- Demonstrated knowledge of DACS, EAD, and other descriptive and metadata standards as evidenced by application materials and required by previous experience.

- Experience with ArchivesSpace and/or other collections management or database systems.

- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with an ability to organize and summarize pertinent information as evidenced by application materials and required by previous experience.

- Reading knowledge of a Western European language as evidenced by application materials.

- Experience in project management.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and an ability to work successfully with detailed and complex procedures as evidenced by application materials and required by previous experience.

- Demonstrated initiative, an ability to organize work effectively, and to be successful in a production-oriented work environment as evidenced by application materials and required by previous experience.

Additional Candidate Instructions

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.

- Resume or curriculum vitae.

- Contact information for three (3) professional references (including at least one previous or current supervisor).

Application review begins Monday, 4/20/2026, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

Contact Information to Applicants

Tonia Morgan - morgt@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

Starts at $40,000

Application Review Begins

Monday April 20, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

Monday May 18, 2026

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Library Associate, Manuscript Processor

Who We Are:
We are an award-winning, dynamic, client-centric management consulting firm passionately committed to delivering outstanding results. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, cost-effective solutions that empower our clients to thrive. With a robust portfolio of management consulting, IT support, and staff augmentation services, we cater to a diverse clientele, spanning local, state, federal, and commercial sectors.

Our Commitment:
At Mfinite Consulting, our greatest asset is our dedicated team, who are wholeheartedly devoted to our clients. We take pride in offering on-site, world-class support, ensuring that our clients receive the best guidance and expertise available. Our unwavering focus is on enabling our clients to achieve remarkable, sustainable performance improvements and realize their strategic objectives.

Our Values:
We are proud to be a minority and veteran-owned small business. Our values reflect a deep-seated commitment to providing exceptional service and creating unparalleled value for our customers. We understand the importance of diversity and are honored to support the veteran community in the business world.

At Mfinite Consulting, we look forward to connecting and engaging with our LinkedIn community. Feel free to reach out, and let's explore how we can collaborate and help you achieve your business goals.

Industry: Business Consulting and Services
Company Size: 2-10 employees

Mfinite Consulting LLC

**Location: ** Montgomery County, MD

**Job Type: ** Contract

**Overview**

Mfinite Consulting is seeking a **Library Technical Services Assistant ** to support cataloging, acquisitions, and digital resource management for a college library system.

**Responsibilities**

-  Maintain bibliographic and cataloging records within LMS

-  Manage MARC records and library metadata standards

-  Process purchase orders, invoices, and vendor communications

-  Maintain access to digital and online library resources

-  Update vendor knowledgebases and discovery systems

-  Support web-based content and resource platforms

**Qualifications**

-  Associate degree in Business, Accounting, Computer Science, or related field

-  2+ years of library experience preferred

-  Knowledge of library cataloging/classification systems

-  Strong technical and organizational skills

**Preferred**

-  Experience with OCLC Connexion

-  Knowledge of MARC, RDA, and Library of Congress standards

-  Academic/community college library experience

**About Mfinite Consulting:**

~~Mfinite Consulting is a certified minority-, woman-, and veteran-owned professional services firm delivering staffing, IT, and consulting solutions to government and commercial clients nationwide. ~~

Library Technical Services Assistant

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