LAC Group seeks experienced part-time Loose-Leaf Filers on behalf of our client, a prestigious global law firm in Philadelphia, PA

• Organize and file all loose-leaf supplements (e.g. CCH, BNA, Lexis, RIA, West, DJ, etc.) pocket parts, newsletters, journals and periodicals
• General clerical tasks (e.g. bar-coding, re-shelving) related to managing physical collections
• Updating client integrated library system (ILS) Softlink Liberty records to reflect added holdings
• Sorting and checking in mail

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution
• Minimum two years of law firm experience performing required duties
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced legal environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Client-focused service orientation

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the workplace.

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2. [SLA LinkedIn] Technical Services (Cataloging) Librarian

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LAC Group is seeking a Technical Services (Cataloging) Librarian to work on a contract with a prestigious government institution located in Atlanta, GA.   This contract is slated to begin the end of May 2013 and will last for 3 months, with the strong possibility of going longer term.  The purpose of this project is to provide descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging, classification, authority control, and bibliographic control of all materials in the library collections. The requirement is for a librarian primarily responsible for preparing bibliographic records or metadata to represent the resources in the collections of the agency, including description, subject analysis, access to information, authority control, metadata application, quality control, and metadata-related decision making.

Responsibilities:

• Provide descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging, classification, authority control, and bibliographic control of all materials in the library collections;
• Prepare bibliographic records or metadata to represent the resources in the collections including description, subject analysis, access to information, authority control, metadata application, quality control, and metadata-related decision making;
• Cataloging and classification shall be performed in accordance with established library policies using the latest editions of: Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR), Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) Input Standards and OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards, National Library of Medicine (NLM) and Library of Congress (LC) classification schedules and subject headings;
• Evaluate solutions and recommend best practices to resolve issues, maintain data integrity, and expand access to library collections;
• Participate in and recommend solutions and best practices for retrospective conversion projects;
• Identify and resolve integrated library system and database maintenance problems;
• Ability to create effective original cataloging records and authority files where little or no precedent cataloging exists;
• Provide guidance and recommendations for data policy and quality control;
• Establish bibliographic controls and maintain authority file;
• Serve as Cataloging and Metadata Librarian and subject specialist for public health and occupational safety and health materials.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA accredited University is required;
• Five years of experience performing cataloging using MeSH and NLM subject classification in a health sciences research library or biomedical research library environment;
• Knowledge of standard library practices, precedents and techniques;
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
• Knowledge of the theory and technique of librarianship as applied to descriptive and subject cataloging of library materials including cataloging rules and guidelines;
• Knowledge of the use and application of cataloging tools, standards, classification schedules, expansion tables, and subject headings, including the National Library of Medicine Classification, Library of Congress Classification, Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), Library of Congress subject headings, MARC and non-MARC systems;
• Have an understanding and the ability to define and analyze bibliographic relationships and applying bibliographic maintenance, data cleanup and/or correction procedures in the integrated library system (ILS), which is Voyager;
• Assist in collection development, identifying new books and resources within scope for possible addition to the collection verification of electronic links;
• Work with the serials librarian and other catalogers to make sure all electronic resources are reflected in the online catalog;
• Review donations received by the Library for possible addition to the collection;
• Training of staff and cataloguers as needed.

LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.

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3. [SLA LinkedIn] Data Migration Librarians

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LAC Group is seeking Data Migration Librarians for a 6-month contract working for our client, a prestigious organization located in Dublin, Ohio.   This is a remote position and  you will primarily participate in assisting OCLC member libraries with the migration of their data from their existing library management system to a new worldwide management system (WMS).   We are looking for exceptional candidates with previous experience working in the library industry, particularly with technical services and integrated library systems.   This This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position working with LAC Group on a 6 month contract.  

Responsibilities:

• Primarily participate in assisting OCLC member libraries with the migration of their data from their existing library management system to WMS;
• Educating member libraries on the WMS data migration service;
• Documenting member library’s data migration needs and defining project scope;
• Serving as central hub of communication between member library and data migration teams;
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to the data migration process;
• Participating in other implementation or customer support activities as needed;

 Qualifications:

• Masters of Library Science Degree (MLIS);
• 4-6 years’ experience working in the library industry;
• Basic knowledge of library workflows and integrated library systems (ILS);
• Strong knowledge of MARC cataloging standards and practices;
• Experience managing projects (managing relationships; scheduling project plans; communicating clearly and professionally;
• Experience producing high-quality deliverables (documents, analyses; project plans) in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment;
• Experience working collaboratively with several internal parties (development; product management; quality assurance; sales)
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral;
• Ability to think critically to solve problems;
• Ability to proactively identify problems and opportunities and act upon them;
• 4-6 years’ experience in Technical Services is a plus;

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.  

LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.

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4. [SLA LinkedIn] Senior Training Coordinator

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LAC Group seeks a Senior Training Coordinator on behalf our client, a leading computer library service and research organization in Dublin, Ohio. The Senior Training Coordinator will have a minimum of three years of training experience with the proven ability to design and deliver engaging, self-paced online training modules to support member use of client products and services. This is a remote position and an exceptional career opportunity for a member-focused professional with a passion for training and instruction.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct training sessions on WorldShare ILL
• Develop self-paced training modules/instructional design
• Develop training curriculum
• Coordinate workshop scheduling and customer registrations
• Compile training program statistics and reports

 Qualifications:

•  BA/BS degree; extensive library experience; demonstrated expertise in the use of OCLC products and services.  Practical and theoretical knowledge of resource sharing/interlibrary loan;
• Master of Library Science degree;
• 3+ years of training experience, including at least one year of experience teaching in a synchronous, online environment;
• Advanced degree or certificate in instructional design;
• Ability to create advanced instructional programs and materials;
• Experience with content management systems/event registration systems;
• Experience using MS software Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Finely developed verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking skills.

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.

LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.  

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5.[SLA LinkedIn] Public Services Research Librarian

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LAC Group seeks a Public Services Research Librarian to provide targeted and specific reference, research, circulation and education services to work on a contract with a prestigious government institution located in Atlanta, GA.   This contract is slated to begin the end of May 2013 and will last for 3 months, with the strong possibility of going longer term. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide information, reference, research, and education services to all credentialed employees of the organization, regardless of location;
• Provide reference and research services responding to requests for evidence-based literature in support of public health and occupational safety and health science;
• Assist patrons with their library needs and provide reference, extensive and detailed research and reader’s advisory assistance;
• Assist in the development of library reference procedures, using judgment to interpret and adapt procedures for specific cases, problems, or situations;
• Apply standard library practices to new situations and in relating new work situations to precedent ones;
• Maintain current knowledge of new developments in the library field to include: library science, library services and knowledge management;
• Staff the reference desk and perform circulation services;
• Provide accurate and timely answers to specific research questions with source identification;
• Work as part of a team with subject matter to document the process used to search, screen, select, and acquire scientific literature on a broad range of selected public health and occupational safety and health topics in support of systematic reviews, evidence-based guidelines and recommendations, and scientific endeavors;
• Develop and maintain online subject guides and bibliographies on a variety of public health and occupational safety and health topics;
• Assist customers in using library systems and tools to meet their information and research needs;
• Use formal training as a librarian and experience in a systematic review practice to develop, conduct, optimize, and update systematic literature searches to identify all relevant scientific literature on public health and occupational safety and health topics;
• Provide comprehensive literature searches, documenting processes, in a timely manner;
• Use citation management software such as EndNote to download and manage article citations and generate documents;
• Provide training and outreach activities on literature searching techniques, databases, and library services supporting the information needs of public health and occupational safety and health scientists;
• Prepare course outlines and basic user manuals;
• Assist in publicizing library activities and materials through displays, bibliographies, brochures, news releases, newsletters, internet and intranet websites, etc;
• Assist in the plans to direct and/or implement special projects involving library services, promotion and outreach.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA accredited University is required;
• 5 or more years of health sciences research library or biomedical research library experience is required;
• Knowledge of standard library practices, precedents and techniques;
• Knowledge of appropriate information technology to acquire, organize and disseminate information;
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of online searching including search construction and strategy, search commands and syntax, index structure, use of controlled vocabularies, natural language searching, Boolean logic, truncation, adjacency, relevance ranking, related to public health and occupational health and safety information resources;
• Experience in perform literature searches and research consultations on a broad range of public health topics using a variety of databases, including but not limited to PubMed, OVID Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Lexis/Nexis, Dialog, Global Health, CINAHL, Cochrane, PsycINFO, Sociological Abstracts, EconLit, ABI/Inform;
• Ability to apply effective communication and analytic techniques for use in conducting training and outreach activities;

LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.

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6.[SLA LinkedIn] Junior-Level Recruiter

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LAC Group, a premiere consulting and professional services firm specializing in the fields of libraries, research, information management, knowledge management, and intelligence seeks aJunior-Level Recruiter for our Los Angeles, CA, office. We are looking for someone with at least (1-3) one to three years of recruiting experience and experience selling/promoting recruiting services. The Recruiter will work closely with business development and account management staff.  The Recruiter role offers a unique opportunity for a creative and results-oriented professional who seeks professional growth in a fast-paced professional-services firm. 

Responsibilities:

• Performing recruiting and selling and promoting recruiting services;
• Define client job orders and fill open positions;
• Review applications/resumes, screen and vet candidates;
• Working with Account Managers, monitor filled positions and ensure the standards and expectations of our clients are met;
• Conduct searches on our proprietary database;
• Interview candidates (in person, via telephone, Skype® or video conference as needed);
• Submit candidates to client organizations for review;
• Occasional travel to tradeshows and conferences.

 Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor's degree is required. (Fields of academic study that might be useful:  sociology, anthropology, business/human resources, psychology, organizational development, business, behavioral sciences, and liberal arts and sciences);
• Must have at least 3 years of experience performing recruiting and selling and promoting recruiting services;
• Other attributes sought in our ideal candidate: intellectually bright, articulate; friendly/easily-approachable, "people person"; intuitive and investigative; likes putting puzzles together and understanding multi-faceted situations; able to understand others' values, motivations, and concerns;
• Previous library or information science experience a plus, but not mandatory.

 Application Information: In order to be considered, please submit your professional resume and a *compelling cover letter* describing what strengths you would bring to LAC Group's Recruiter position and to our company as a whole.

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer who values diversity in the workplace.

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7. [SLA LinkedIn] Cataloger

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LAC Group seeks a Cataloger for an academic library in Rockville, MD. Responsibilities include original and copy cataloging of library materials in all formats and supervision of technicians and professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Perform original and copy cataloging of monographs, serials, and audio-visual resources using AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, LCC, and LCRIs, and OCLC Connexion Client;
• Perform Authority control for all records;
• Troubleshooting of cataloging problems and database maintenance;
• Statistical and narrative reporting requiring knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Writing of project documentation and instructional manuals

Qualifications:

• MLS degree required;
• Detailed knowledge of AACR2, MARC21, and OCLC Connexion;
• At least two years full-time cataloging experience in a library setting;
• Experience using library ILS cataloging module such as OCLC;
• NACO experience, knowledge of one foreign language desired;
• At least two years of professional experience and/or management experience (academic setting preferred);
• Proficient using Voyager, LC Classweb, and Cataloger’s Desktop;
• Inter-Library Loan experience a plus

 LAC Group is an EEO/AA Employer who values diversity in the workplace

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8. [SLA LinkedIn] Library Clerks

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LAC Group seeks two (2) Library Clerks for a temporary, 5-week, shelving and shifting project for our client, a prestigious government library located in Silver Spring, MD.  The Clerks will assist with locating, shelving and tagging library materials including applying barcodes and updating online records as needed.  Other duties may be required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a library setting preferred;
• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50lbs;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Strong work ethic and reliability/punctuality required;
• Previous experience in data entry;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Detail oriented;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the workplace

LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.

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9. [SLA LinkedIn] Serials/Acquisitions Librarian

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LAC Group seeks an experienced SERIALS/ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN on behalf of our client, an academic institution located in Baltimore, Maryland.  This position will manage the acquisition, access, maintenance, and preservation of serials in all formats and work with librarians and faculty members to select and implement special projects.  This position plays a significant role in managing the overall operations of the Acquisition/Serials departments for the University.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with Collection Development concerning vendors, ordering, and payment issues;
• Participate in research and creative work, and provide service to University faculty, students, staff and administration;
• Provide leadership of a team consisting of 3-4 full time employee staff that acquires, checks-in, claims and preserves serials and monographs;
• Develops and implements policies and procedures; resolves serials related problems encountered by staff;
• Oversee the use of Aleph's (Ex Libris) acquisitions clients; prepare reports and maintains statistics;
• Perform original cataloging; work closely with Collection Development and Electronic Services regarding acquisitions and access to electronic journals;
• Participate in professional organizations and stays informed of current trends in the serials industry regarding vendor-developed services, automated systems and publishing models;
• Prepare reports detailing the activities of the Serials and Acquisition Departments and participate in forums concerning the practices in serials and acquisitions;
• Investigates industry-leading technology solutions for libraries in the field of serials and acquisitions, e-source resolutions and licensing concerns;
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree from an ALA-accredited institution;
• 3-5 years supervisory experience in an academic library with current digital library technologies, standards, and practices;
• Knowledge of serials acquisitions and serials management;
• Knowledge of OCLC and integrated library system, AACR2, RAD, LCSH, MARC 21 and LC classification;
• Familiar with electronic serials resources, Aleph acquisitions and cataloging modules;
• Ability to supervise library staff in an academic library setting;
• Perform cataloging, be organized, handle multiple tasks, and produce detailed work;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment;
• Excellent Communication skills;
• Ability to interact with diverse technological backgrounds.

LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and values diversity in the workforce.

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10. [SLA LinkedIn] Web Design Administrator

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LAC Group is seeking a Web Design Administrator, for a potential government contract working with a prestigious federal agency located in Atlanta, GA.  This is part of a 3-month contract, starting the end of May 2013, with the strong possibility of the assignment going longer.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates development of content structure and website appearance with teams;
• Develops and updates websites’ technical plan;
• Sets up, maintains, and programs the web services;
• Monitors website activity and analyzes user statistics

Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science;
• A minimum of five years of experience working directly with Internet sites, either in development or support;
• Excellent familiarity with HTML, Perl, JavaScript, Scripting/CGI, APIs, and/or PHP;
• Experience with UNIX and other operating systems.
   

LAC Group is a premier provider of recruiting and consultancy services for information professionals at U.S. and global organizations including Fortune 100 companies, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, large academic institutions and prominent government agencies.