Job Description:
Summary:
The librarian works as a collaborative team member of the Records and Library Services team. The person in this multifaceted role participates in project work and works with two active business processes: library services and the records management program. Records and Library Services provides support to approximately 1,200 internal clients in the United States and Canada.
Please provide a resume and cover letter with your application.
Responsibilities include:
Library reference services including traditional to advanced, complex reference interview
Providing research or literature reviews as requested for project work
Providing records management services as requested for project work
Acquiring print and digital resources directly from publishers, providers, or through indirect means as appropriate to meet client needs
Reviewing terms and conditions related to content acquisitions and conveying terms, copyright, and directions to clients to access materials
Original and copy cataloging
Coordinating physical and digital retrieval of client records requests
Collaboratively developing and implementing conventions for processing and metadata entry
Analyzing, classifying, and entering metadata of project records and supporting documents
Supporting and assisting process improvements as they relate to records management
Supporting, assisting, and educating clients on records management practices and library services
Assisting with corporate legal matters as they relate to records management
Routing virtual and physical journals to internal clients
Troubleshooting access to information resources in aggregate databases as well as solving directly with publishers or vendors
Collaborating with other librarians on copyright review analysis and catalog updates
Conducting catalog maintenance
Contributing to ongoing improvement efforts in a team setting
Minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Five or more years of related experience working in a special library, public library, academic library, or archive
Experience with cataloging
Experience working with an integrated library system (ILS)
Knowledge of copyright in a business environment
Ability to navigate state and federal laws related to copyright and records management
Exceptional organizational skills and expert attention to detail
Intermediate to advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional customer service and ability to build strong relationships with internal clients
Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and often proactively with minimal oversight and supervision
Ability to safely lift and carry 35 pounds
Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future
Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Preferred qualifications:
Master's degree in library and information science
Six or more years of related experience working in a special library, public library, academic library, or archive
One or more years copyright experience in a business environment
One or more years of acquisitions experience
Experience with digital lifecycle management
A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.
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