Library Specialist I
About The Position
Under supervision, the Library Specialist I will participate in multiple public, archival, or complex technical services responsibilities to serve library patrons and colleagues, using advanced skills. Coordinates tasks related to specialized aspects of the library/archive; interprets, develops and implements improvements in policies and work flow; assists patrons in the use of advanced library resources and handles complex requests; has achieved mastery (including problem-solving and development) of multiple advanced technological applications; mentors and trains other library/archive staff; creates procedure manuals and staff documentation; recommends materials for library collections; serves as a liaison between library units and vendors, publishers, suppliers and other libraries; demonstrates skills with financial functions, depending on library setting; and provides assistance to supervisor. Works independently when scheduled for evenings/weekends, depending on library site. May be responsible for a library facility, including opening/closing tasks, and emergency or security-related situations. Work involves responsibility for a variety of Technical Services procedures: sorting, adding new copies and volumes, maintaining statistics, creating labels of various types, cataloging Fiction and audiovisual materials with elementary records, mailing, resolving routine cataloging problems, assisting with file and record maintenance, performing most of the materials withdrawal procedure, adding addendums and minor repairs, and possibly providing assistance with OverDrive, LibGuides, and E-book management. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Requirements
- Advanced skills in library services
- Mastery of advanced technological applications
- Skills with financial functions, depending on library setting
Responsibilities
- Participate in multiple public, archival, or complex technical services responsibilities
- Coordinate tasks related to specialized aspects of the library/archive
- Interpret, develop and implement improvements in policies and work flow
- Assist patrons in the use of advanced library resources and handles complex requests
- Mentor and train other library/archive staff
- Create procedure manuals and staff documentation
- Recommend materials for library collections
- Serve as a liaison between library units and vendors, publishers, suppliers and other libraries
- Demonstrate skills with financial functions, depending on library setting
- Provide assistance to supervisor
- Perform Technical Services procedures: sorting, adding new copies and volumes, maintaining statistics, creating labels of various types, cataloging Fiction and audiovisual materials with elementary records, mailing, resolving routine cataloging problems, assisting with file and record maintenance, performing most of the materials withdrawal procedure, adding addendums and minor repairs, and possibly providing assistance with OverDrive, LibGuides, and E-book management
- Responsible for a library facility, including opening/closing tasks, and emergency or security-related situations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
