Jobs

Posted 1 February 2012

Head Librarian
The Museum of Flight

Deadline: 13 February

Title: Head Librarian
Reports to: Senior Curator
Compensation: Grade Level 5M; Partially Benefited
Regular, part-time (32 hours/week), salaried exempt position
Direct Reports: Library Assistant

General Function
The Head Librarian is responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Museum of Flight Library. This includes routine and traditional library functions such as cataloging, OCLC data entry and coordination, library reference services to Museum staff and public patrons, and reference support via on-site best-practices and general library support.

Qualifications
A Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Library and Information Studies from an accredited American Library Association School
Minimum three years of previous experience in technical library operations, knowledge of Library of Congress classification systems, and OCLC online data base functions, Library of Congress cataloging practice and standards, and outstanding reference practices
Specialized knowledge of aviation and aerospace history is desirable
Ability to function independently and with minimal supervision
Well organized and able to manage and plan work activities and uses of time effective to enable one to respond to requirements on short notice
Strong customer service skills with excellent interpersonal communication ability, whether in person, via telephone, written or electronic means
Able to past a criminal background check and accommodate the physical requirements to shelf library materials.

Principal Activities
Performs coordination of traditional library activities in close coordination with Collections Department activities involving archival, registrarial and collections activities, so as to provide a seamless” experience for staff and library patrons.
Prepares and maintains original bibliographic records using AACR2rev, Library of Congress Subject Headings and Classification, and U.S. MARC tagging conventions.
Catalogs monographs, serials, government publications, and electronic resources to best standards.
Enters records on OCLC and the local cataloging data base.
Participates in the acquisition of materials appropriate to The Museum of Flight Library and Collections Department plan.
Working collaboratively with the Sr. Curator in the development and coordination of a Cross-Training Program creating more depth of knowledge and librarian expertise within the Curatorial staff.
Supervises and trains Library staff and volunteers.
Develops, amends and updates Library plans for future development
Creates and maintains statistical reports on activities as required
Conducts orientation tours for Docent classes and outside visiting groups as required
Other duties as assigned by the Senior Curator/Director of Collections

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Condition
This position’s regular workweek is Monday through Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. This position works in a library setting and may incur extensive periods of data entry and repetitive wrist and hand movement associated with data entry and OCLC cataloging. This position may require light lifting and normal library shelving and re-shelving to store library material in standard, unassisted heights of shelving and storage units.

Application deadline for this regular full-time position is February 13, 2012 or until filled. To apply send a cover letter and resume to MOFJobs@museumofflight.org with Attn: Head Librn 08-021312 and your name in the subject line.