Posted: August 21, 2006
Librarian
(Role Title: Library Specialist II)
Salary Range: Pay Band 4
Location: Martinsville, VA
Minimum Starting Pay: $28,987
Position #00084
An exceptional job opportunity with the Virginia Museum of Natural History
is now available. The mission of the Virginia Museum of Natural History is
to interpret Virginia’s natural heritage within a global context in ways
that are relevant to all the citizens of the Commonwealth. VMNH is
constructing a new 90,000 square foot, purpose-built facility, which is
scheduled to open in the Fall of 2006.
If you meet the qualifications for Librarian, we invite you to apply to
join VMNH at this exciting time.
As Librarian, you will be responsible for procurement of materials;
overseeing loans and organizing the library collection for maximum
accessibility. The Librarian will manage the bibliographic catalog
database; is responsible for original/copy catalog entry; maintains the
authority files database; upgrades OCLC hardware and software as necessary;
and supervises volunteer staff.
This position requires knowledge of the principles, theories, and skills of
library science; a knowledge of general library procedures; the ability to
catalog a wide range of materials; a basic knowledge and ability to use
reference tools; knowledge of professional cataloging principles – Library
of Congress MARC formats, AACR2 cataloging rules, Dewey Decimal system,
Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress and OCLC
Authority Control; knowledge of OCLC policies and procedures; ability to
adapt standard usage to the needs of the library; ability to modernize
bibliographic information for the online database; excellent written and
oral communication skills.
A Master of Library Science or Library and Information Science degree
preferred.
The Librarian will be heavily involved in assisting with the move of the
library and archive materials to the new facility. This is expected to take
a minimum of two (2) years to accomplish. More information about our
institution and our new facility is available at www.vmnh.net.
The Commonwealth of Virginia online employment application is available at
http://jobs.virginia.gov.
Only online applications are accepted. If you need computer or Internet
access or assistance in completing the online application, please contact
the Human Resources Office at 276-666-8617. Applications must be submitted
by 5 p.m. November 21, 2006.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are afforded
equal opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national
origin, age or disability. The successful applicant must furnish proof of
identity and employment eligibility and is subject to a background check.
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