1. [@libgig_jobs] LAC Group seeks a Catalog Librarian, contract at a government agency, Washington, DC.--2. [LinkedIn] Content Steward / Digital Asset LibrarianAquent Studios - Upper Gwynedd
3. [@Libgig_jobs] LAC Group is seeking a Legal Research Librarian for our client, a prominent law firm located in Boston, MA ow.ly/waP5r4. [Linkedin] Advanced Referencing Services Specialist (Wilton, CT) Infotrieve - Greater New York City Area1. [@libgig_jobs] LAC Group seeks a Catalog Librarian, contract at a government agency, Washington, DC.
LAC Group seeks a Catalog Librarian to work on a contract at a government agency located in Washington, DC. The responsibilities shall include but not be limited to the following duties for the Catalog Librarian:
Job Description
Qualifications
- Catalog monographs, serials, and electronic resources;
- Add and maintain URLs;
- Maintain Name Authority database;
- Review MARC records;
- Receive monographs;
- Create information records for discarded gift serials.
- MLS degree or equivalent;
- Minimum of 5 years of professional cataloging experience at a senior cataloger level;
- Previous experience using SIRSI, OCLC, LC classification, MARC21, AACR2, and RDA;
- Reading knowledge of French, German, Spanish, and/or other languages is desirable.
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, National Libraries and prominent government agencies
----------------------------------2. [LinkedIn] Content Steward / Digital Asset LibrarianAquent Studios - Upper Gwynedd
The Content Steward serves as a digital asset librarian and compliance team member for a content transformation initiative (CTI). Our client is implementing a web content management solution for the reuse of modular marketing promotional content through multiple channels (web, print, e-mail, iPad, social) and the Content Steward plays a critical leadership role in this initiative.
The Content Steward manages and maintains all modular content deemed as master content for the digital repository, which contains print and online content as well as images and videos. This includes ensuring that the storing, archiving, and taxonomical layout of information resources are consistent across and throughout the organization. The Content Steward is responsible for keeping all metadata associated with content up-to-date and accurate.
Other responsibilities include the following collaborative committee work:
- Prepare a long-term plan for categorizing, indexing and archiving all content and information resources, whether they be generated in-house or derived from third-party agents.
- Develop a comprehensive taxonomy for organizing information resources based on business goals and requirements from stakeholders.
- Assess, recommend, and purchase corporate library development tools as required, and track new standards and methodologies.
- Compile and maintain a detailed inventory of existing electronic and print marketing tactic resources, and identify knowledge gaps and make recommendations.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS) from an American Library Association accredited program. A concentration in Digital Libraries is preferred.
- Organizational skills to develop a successful strategy that expands future digital content discovery and delivery to the CMS
- Experience as a digital reference librarian, an interface designer, an enhanced service provider for digital collections in libraries, or a webmaster in libraries and other organizations is a plus
- 2-3 years’ experience in records management and in cataloging and classifying materials
- Demonstrated familiarity with metadata standards, communication standards, and classifying systems.
- Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS), SDL Tridion experience is preferred
- Broad knowledge of library tools, systems, and resources in corporate organizations. Solid technology background, including Microsoft Office Suite software, and familiarity with trends in delivery of electronic information
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Requirements & Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree is required; MLS/MLIS or other related advanced degree is highly desirable;
- Knowledge of online search services is a must, as this position has a heavy emphasis on IP research;
- Excellent researching skills using comprehensive legal and corporate databases is required;
- 3-5 years’ experience working in a legal or corporate library setting, preferably in an IP environment;
- Provide back-up coverage for the firm’s document delivery services;
- Assist with marketing and other strategic plans for the firm’s library and knowledge information services groups;
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the workplace
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We are seeking a talented Advanced Referencing Services Specialist with the desire to provide top-notch service to our blue chip clients. In this role you will utilize your strong on-line search skills to conduct advanced reference work, citation verification and copyright clearance for hard-to-find documents utilizing specialized in-house and commercial databases.
This is a great opportunity for an exceptional recent MLS graduate with a strong desire to work with both leading edge software and some of the most highly respected companies from a variety of industries. This position will be located in Wilton, CT and will report to our Referencing Services Manager.
Responsibilities
- Ensure document orders are accurately matched to bibliographic records in internal databases by consulting multiple online library catalogs
- Perform searches across specialized databases to verify citations and update internal database information
- Locate source publications containing hard-to-find documents including journal articles, theses and dissertations, periodicals, conference proceedings and patents
- Obtain copyright permissions for hard-to-clear documents
- Initiate contact with publishers and vendors to fill document requests
- Communicate order status updates to clients
Desired Skills and Experience
- MS degree in library and information science
- 2 years experience in a corporate or academic research position
- Proficiency using citation databases such as PubMed
- Knowledge of university and library catalogues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven customer service orientation
- Aptitude for learning new software
- Strong technical background desired
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