Position: Technical Services Librarian
Location: George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Original post on ALA JobList.

Position Overview:
The Technical Services Librarian is a full-time, exempt-status position reporting to the Chief Librarian. S/he is responsible for cataloging all formats and managing serials in an Integrated Library System, OCLC WorldShare Management Services (OCLC WMS). S/he oversees technical services operations related to policies, procedures, workflows, and systems.
The Library collections comprise approximately 30,000 modern and rare books, audio-visual items, serials, manuscripts, and a variety of special collections materials, including auction sales catalogs, photostats, unpublished staff reports, numerous information files, scrapbooks, historic photographs, and postcards. The Technical Services Librarian will ensure both operational excellence, high productivity, and a forward-looking evolution of Mount Vernon’s technical services functions. S/he will make recommendations to develop the Library’s Technical Services and to establish policies, procedures, and workflows that are appropriate for accomplishing the work.
Compensation:
starting at $68,000
Expected Hours:
40 hours/week
Essential Functions:
Catalog for all formats using an online cataloging program (OCLC Record Manager)
Collaborate with the Special Collections Librarian and Chief Librarian on cataloging rare books and other special collections materials
Collaborate with the Reference, Acquisitions, and Outreach Librarian to ensure timely processing of general collections print and e-resources
Manage the design, testing, deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting, administration, and evaluation of multiple discovery, delivery, and inventory systems including the Integrated Library System (OCLC WMS), proxy access system (EZProxy), and Application Program Interfaces (APIs) from Library vendors
Research, evaluate, recommend, test, and implement new technologies in collaboration with library staff
Establish cataloging policies and procedures for technical services relating to published resources, unpublished and Web resources, including information files, staff reports, facsimiles, and e-items, ensuring they are appropriate for accomplishing the work and informed by related best practices
In coordination with the Chief Librarian, manage metadata contributions to Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO), Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), and Archival Resources of the Virginias
Co-ordinate cataloging initiatives and priorities in consultation with the Chief Librarian
Assist the Chief Librarian in the preparation of the annual budget, particularly as it relates to technical services
Supervise a part-time Assistant Cataloger, volunteers, and/or library school students
Maintain serial files, claim missing issues, make recommendations for acquisitions
Coordinate with Reference, Acquisitions, and Outreach Librarian to select and weed general collections materials
Manage procedures for binding and conservation/preservation of general collections materials
Maintain awareness and advise on trends and developments in librarianship relating to technical services and metadata best practices
Share public service desk responsibilities with other library staff, when necessary
Assist in the maintenance and management of CONTENTdm
Develop strategies for collaboration, program planning, and support for interdisciplinary digital projects and initiatives
Undertake other duties as assigned
Benefits:
403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching
Employee recognition at 5 years of service
Monthly employee events
Employee referral program
On-site Library
Discount on Public Event Tickets
Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and Food Court Pavilion
Free parking
Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Paid leave for Sick Time, Vacation and Holidays
Flexible spending account for medical care
Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
MLS from an ALA-accredited program
At least three years of experience performing original and copy cataloging
Experience managing an Integrated Library System, e.g. OCLC WMS, Alma or SirsiDynix Sympohny and web proxy servers, e.g. EZ Proxy
Experience with RDA, AACR2, MARC formats, Library of Congress subject headings (LCSH) and related controlled vocabularies, and Library of Congress classification numbering
Experience working with OCLC Record Manager
Knowledge of Program for Cooperative Cataloging (PCC), including Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO), Monographic Bibliographic Record Cooperative Program (BIBCO) or other programs
Experience with data manipulation tools, e.g. MarcEdit, OpenRefine, or OxygenXML Editor
Awareness of current emerging trends and issues in cataloging, including metadata creation and standards, including BIBFRAME and Linked Data, and emerging web technologies
Experience original and copy-cataloging rare books, manuscripts, archives, and/or photographic collections
Experience with digital presentation systems, e.g. CONTENTdm
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Flexibility, reliability, and ability to meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with non-MARC metadata schemas (EAD, Dublin Core, MODS).
Experience with PCC, including NACO, BIBCO, or other programs
Training and experience with the NACO program
Supervisory experience in a library setting
Subject expertise in 18th-century American history and culture
Knowledge of library preservation practices
Knowledge of and/or experience with special collections, including their proper care and handling
Experience with CONTENTdm and ArchivesSpace
Knowledge of basic programming concepts and languages, scripting environments, coding systems, and/or notation formats such as Python, R, Java, PHP, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, XSL, and XML