Collection Management Librarian

Zimmerman Associates, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for an experienced Collection Maintenance Librarian to support our major government library in Bethesda, MD. The qualified candidate will have 3 years of experience in managing a physical collection, overseeing shifting and weeding projects, and updating bibliographic records in a large government or academic library.  Professional experience must include writing detailed plans, instructions, and documentation.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop procedures and update associated training documents
• Train and delegate tasks for the collection maintenance team of four technicians
• Preserve delicate collection items through rehousing and relocation
• Identify and route items to the conservation team for repair or boxing
• Administer space planning projects that reallocate space, including via collection compression and deaccessioning
• Weed duplicate materials to ensure maximum space availability
• Implement collection relocation projects comprising over 4,000 linear feet of shelving
• Identify oversized materials and oversee reshelving to make them more accessible
• Increase accessibility through integrated library system (Alma) record maintenance by providing detailed enumeration and chronological descriptions, correcting holdings records, ensuring barcode and label accuracy, and updating item statuses to maintain item history
• Maintain statistical reports and provide project updates

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in library science and information studies (MLIS) from an ALA accredited institution

• 2-3 years of professional experience with primary responsibility for managing a large library collection

• Experience supervising a team of library technicians in a Technical Services department of a large library, including providing verbal instructions and training

• Strong knowledge of the Library of Congress classification system

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location; lift, push/pull, hold/carry items weighing up to 35 pounds
• Must be able to stoop and lift materials from the ground and bottom shelves

 ZAI is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) , national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veterans status or any other legally protected status.

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