Special Collections and Archives Librarian, Part-Time

DENVER ART MUSEUM INC • Denver, CO

8d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Oversee day-to-day operations while managing targeted library projects for the Denver Art Museum’s Frederick R. Mayer Library. The library’s holdings are comprised of the museum’s main campus library, the rare & fragile book collection, the Kirkland library, and various archival materials. You will also assist the volunteer staff aide overseeing the volunteer library. The Librarian works closely with the provenance research department, while serving as the point of contact for library and archive assistance for museum staff, volunteers, and outside researchers.

Requirements

• Master of Library Science degree (MLS or MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited program
• 3+ years of experience, or a combination of experience and education, in libraries, special collections, and archives to include working with records, processes, maintenance, and preservation of materials
• Strong project management skills and experience in managing multiple projects at once
• Experience with OCLC and the staff functions of an automated library system
• Experience with AACR2, LCSH, LC-Classification, USMARC formats and other standard cataloging tools
• Experience with Integrated Library Systems (ILS), Surpass software preferred
• Experience with library archiving software, knowledge of ArchivesSpace preferred
• Strong knowledge of information management principles and practices
• Experience cataloging, metadata services, databases, archives management, and digital resource management
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, innovation, and flexibility, including proposing process improvements
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Experience overseeing volunteers and interns preferred
• Experience and competencies with budget management
• Prior experience with museum library collections a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all day-to-day library access, activities and functions
• Refine and implement library policies and procedures to ensure safety and preservation of the collection
• Organize and maintain the museum’s library collections of books, periodicals, selected archives, and other reference materials
• Perform original and complex cataloging for both print and non-print formats in accordance with national standards, such as Resource Description and Access (RDA), Library of Congress Classification, and Library of Congress Subject Headings
• Conduct authority work and create locally controlled vocabularies to support the collections
• Serve as the vendor liaison, administrator, and point of contact for the Integrated Library System (ILS), managing all applicable modules, including the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), or any other associated products and metadata services
• Responsible for acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, and data reporting
• Assess, make recommendations, implement and oversee projects that address the museum’s library collection and archive materials
• Work independently and in collaboration with the museum’s volunteer manager to select, oversee, and train volunteers for various short- and long-term projects
• Work closely with existing volunteer library staff aides on current, on-going projects
• Manage, research, and respond to library department emails and queries
• Collaborate with affiliated community academic programs to facilitate museum staff access to Special Community Member (SCM) accounts
• Select, supervise, train, and schedule interns
• Manage content and updates for the library department webpage
• Manage expenses within the library’s annual budget to include acquisitions, subscriptions, supplies, and other related needs
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in museum librarianship
• Attend monthly all-staff meetings
• Conduct department administrative tasks
• Perform additional duties as needed to support departmental and organizational goals
• Consistent usage of the Racial Equity Lens in day-to-day operations

Benefits

• Free DAM Family Membership
• 4 hours of personal time plus Colorado paid sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• subscription to Headspace
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate eligibility to contribute
• those who meet the requirements after one year and 1,000 hours qualify for the 3% non-elective contribution and 2% match program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level