Librarian 1 – Genealogy
The Indiana State Library is currently seeking a Librarian 1 for the Genealogy Department.
The Librarian 1 will operate independently at a senior subject specialist level providing advanced research expertise within the Genealogy Collection. This position also serves as the digital coordinator to ensure online access to family Bible records, photographs, mortality schedules, pamphlets, and other documents from the Genealogy Collection.
A day in the life:
- Responds to in-person, telephone, e-mail, and chat reference questions while staffing Division’s reference
- Participates in acquisition, processing, preservation, digitization, promotion, and use of the Genealogy Division’s resources and services.
- Contributes to the development, management, and promotion of digital resources for the Genealogy Division.
- Provides training to staff and volunteers on special projects.
- Guides patrons in use of library’s collections by recommending materials and resources appropriate to their information needs, explaining library policies, and assisting with computers and library equipment.
- Understands and promotes the mission of the Indiana State Library by highlighting library resources and services by giving building tours, participating in outreach activities, and planning programs and exhibits.
- Participates in professional development activities by attending meetings, workshops, and conferences.
- Creates pathfinders and bibliographic aids in the use of the collections.
- Makes a concentrated effort to keep the collection clean and orderly.
- Other duties as assigned.
What we are looking for:
- Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an accredited institution plus one (1) year full-time professional experience as a Librarian.
- Eligible to be certified by the Indiana Library and Historical Board as a Librarian 3 or above before granting of permanent status.
- Experience working with collection management systems such as CONTENTdm
- General knowledge of all collections and resources within the library’s collections
- Experience working in a special collections and/or digital collections environment
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations and training and coordinate tours and exhibits for the promotion of the Indiana State Library to federal, state and local officials, economic development professionals, business owners, historians, researchers, special population, state universities and other residents of the state and participate in meetings to train users in informational retrieval resources
- Expertise in the use of electronic databases and library automation software
- Ability to communicate effectively, written or orally, for a variety of audiences
- Excellent customer service
Benefits:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans and accrued leave.
Contact:
Visit the State of Indiana Personnel Department Job Bank at https://www.in.gov/spd2333.htm and reference Job ID #620505. Interested applicants must apply by Monday, January 28, 2019.
Mission:
Serving Indiana residents, leading and supporting the library community and preserving Indiana history.
The Indiana State Library is responsible for:
Developing and providing library services to state government, its branches, its departments and its officials and employees.
Throughout its history, the Indiana State Library has developed strong collections in the fields of Indiana history and culture, Indiana state government and United States government publications, Indiana newspapers, genealogy and family history resources on Indiana and the eastern United States, Braille, large print, and books on tape for the visually impaired, library science, and American history, politics, and economics.
Its collections in these areas support research by state agency employees, scholars, genealogists, librarians, students, Indiana residents who are blind or have physical disabilities, and the general public.
The Library Development Office and Professional Development Office work to improve and support the libraries of Indiana through assistance, training, and supervising the distribution of state and federal funds.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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