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.