Position: Catalog Librarian
Location: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (Bowie, MD)

Originally posted on ALA Joblist.

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a federally chartered, nonpartisan institution that was created by the US Congress to serve as America’s national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust and an educational institution dedicated to the history and lessons of the Holocaust. The Museum seeks to educate Americans from all 50 states and all walks of life as well as international audiences. The Museum has three areas of expertise: Holocaust remembrance, Holocaust scholarship and education, and genocide prevention.
In carrying out its important memorial and educational mission, the Museum is guided by its institutional values for our workplace: Honor the memory of the victims; carry out our work with dignity, humility, integrity and respect for others; and strive for excellence through teamwork, rigor, and a culture of continuous learning. Consistent respect for others is the foundation for trust, collegiality and inclusion.
Information about the role
This position is located in the Library Branch of the Research and Reference Services Division in the David M. Rubenstein National Institute for Holocaust Documentation (the Rubenstein Institute). The United Stated Holocaust Memorial Museum Library is a specialized library dedicated to Holocaust and genocide studies. The Library’s collection consists of published materials in a wide variety of formats and languages and aims to provide the nation’s most comprehensive international collection of Holocaust-related materials. The Library provides general reference and research services to a wide variety of users, including Museum staff, scholars, educators and the general public.
The primary purpose of the position is to provide library cataloging services for researchers engaged in exploring various aspects of the Holocaust. The employee investigates and analyzes resources to perform a variety of duties related to bibliographic access (cataloging) as well as one or more library functional areas such as acquisition, collection development and digital access. The catalog librarian reports to the Chief of the Library Branch, with the position located at the David and Fela Shapell Family Collections, Conservation and Research Center in Bowie, Maryland.
This is a full-time donated position (non-Federal) paid with the Museum’s private funds. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Duties, and Responsibilities for the role
Performs original and copy cataloging, including descriptive cataloging, subject cataloging, classification assignment, and shelflisting, for published materials in a variety of languages and formats including books, serials, electronic resources, online resources, audio and video recordings, and microforms.
Applies current national and institutional library cataloging rules, standards, and practices, and utilizes the full range of cataloging tools to make comprehensive cataloging information pertaining to the Holocaust and genocide available to libraries and library users worldwide.
Applies national library cataloging and metadata standards including MARC 21, AACR2, RDA, SUDOC, LCSH, Dublin Core, MODS, and other metadata schemas as appropriate.
Under supervision of the Chief of the Library Branch, performs authority control and maintenance on metadata records associated with published materials.
Works with colleagues across the Rubenstein Institute to develop and document institutional practices regarding cataloging policies, procedures, and workflows.
Participates in and oversees projects to catalog special collections, develops training materials, and creates procedural documentation.
Reviews cataloging work of technicians, interns, volunteers, and contractors for accuracy and completeness.
Responds to inquiries regarding cataloging practices and performs database maintenance. Resolves and reports cataloging problems in consultation with experts within the Museum and within the broader library and research communities as needed. Maintains currency with national cataloging standards and with innovations in the functionality of cataloging systems.
Reports cataloger statistics to the Chief of the Library Branch.
Identifies print and non-print resources for the Library’s specialized collection from a variety of vendors in line with the collecting needs of the Museum and its researchers.
Establishes and maintains contacts with potential donors and vendors located throughout and outside the United States.
Obtains additional information regarding material availability and purchasing terms. Evaluates resources and makes informed recommendations to the Chief of the Library Branch regarding purchase and/or suitability of material.
Serves as liaison for Museum staff, volunteers, visiting researchers, other libraries, the private sector, and/or research groups in order to promote the Library’s resources. Represents the Library on Rubenstein Institute committees as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
The Museum is committed to cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion (DEAI). Please click here to view the Museum Statement on Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion (PDF).
Benefits Highlights:
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum values employee wellness, work-life balance and the diversity of what this means for individual employees in life and work. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for benefits-eligible employees that includes generous paid leave benefits, health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, a health savings account with an employer contribution, 403(b) retirement plan with a generous employer match and contribution, group term and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability, commuter subsidy, access to two employee assistance programs, as well as voluntary critical illness and accident insurance coverage, long-term care and pet insurance options. Our policies also support telework and other flexible schedule options based on the job, work and team collaboration requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Interested applicants must send their resume and cover letter; applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications for the role
Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited program.
At least three years of experience with cataloging, authority control, and e-resource management.
Reading knowledge of at least one non-English European language, or Hebrew or Yiddish.
Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging rules and metadata standards using AACR2 and MARC 21, and relevant practical experience with non-MARC metadata in a library environment.
Knowledge of current bibliographic standards and models such as RDA, LCSH, LCGFT, and catalog management procedures/techniques.
Working knowledge of OCLC cataloging utilities and modern integrated library system applications.
General knowledge of the Holocaust and modern European history.
Strong organizational skills demonstrated by the ability to plan and execute multiple tasks and projects independently.
Demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and discretion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to embrace and implement new technologies and innovative organizational practices.
Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse range of people in various circumstances.
Time management skills, attention to detail, and multitasking.
Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications for the role
Experience maintaining and creating name and subject authority records locally and through the Program for Cooperative Cataloging.
Project management experience.
Knowledge of the Voyager integrated library system.
Reading knowledge of multiple non-English European languages and/or Hebrew

Position: Digital Experience Assistant Manager
Location: Anne Arundel County Public Library

Originally posted on MLA Jobline.

Responsibilities: Overall Position Purpose: Responsible for collaborative ongoing maintenance, support,
and content creation for the Anne Arundel County Public Library’s (AACPL) websites, Library Foundation
website and Intranet in alignment with AACPL’s vision, mission, and strategic goals. Develops and
maintains effective working relationships with customers, vendors, library staff and teams. Coordinate
and execute design specifications and content, deployment, and assessment of web pages in
conjunction with Marketing and Communications, Information Technology, Virtual Services, and Library
Leadership.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree and three year’s work
experience in libraries and of website and content design, including website structure, maintenance and
management using a content management system (need not be concurrent). Experience developing and
maintaining modern SharePoint sites strongly preferred.
Special Requirement for non-MLS candidates: Completion of Library Associate Training Institute within
two years following appointment; and ability to maintain eligibility by completing 90 hours of training
every 5 years.
Preferred Qualifications: A Master of Library Science degree from an ALA-accredited institution.
Special Requirement for MLS candidates: Ability to secure certification as a Professional Public Librarian
in the State of Maryland within 120 days following appointment; ability to meet re-certification
requirements by completing 90 hours of training every 5 years.
Salary Range: $57,050 – $105,127
Application Process: TO APPLY: Upload cover letter, resume and completed AACPL Employment
Application Form on AACPL’s Recruitment Page Recruitment (adp.com). Questions may be directed to
humanresources@aacpl.net.
All required application materials must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., December 28, 2022.
Special Requests:
Closing Date: 12/28/2022

Position: Library Associate
Location: Anne Arundel County Public Library

Originally posted on MLA Jobline.

Responsibilities: Overall Position Purpose: Providing library services, including reference, readers’
advisory, programming and outreach, and library instruction to the public of all ages. Work requires
maintaining considerable expertise in the use of information technology, including, but not limited to
databases, email, downloadable e-books, e-audio and the internet. May assume responsibility for
branch operations as designated person in charge in absence of management.
Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university
with Bachelor’s degree awarded. One-year experience in the one of the following areas: library service,
teaching, social service work, childcare, or a related setting preferred.
Preferred Requirement: Spanish language skills.
Necessary Special Requirement: Attainment of eligibility under Bylaw 1305.04.03 of the Maryland State
Board of Education as a Library Associate and complete Library Associate Training Institute within two
years following appointment; and ability to maintain eligibility by completing 90 hours of training every
5 years.
Salary Range: $41,582 – $71,747
Application Process: TO APPLY: Upload cover letter, resume and completed AACPL Employment
Application Form on AACPL’s Recruitment Page Recruitment (adp.com). Questions may be directed to
humanresources@aacpl.net.
All required application materials must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., December 28, 2022.
Special Requests:
Closing Date: 12/28/2022