Lead Librarian

BarnAllen Technologies Inc. has an immediate need for a Lead Librarian – Journal Shifting to manage their project located in Bethesda, MD. The qualified Librarian will be responsible for leading a team of Library Technicians with tasks such as supervision of moving and shelving of sensitive library materials.

Responsibilities:

· Supervise staff of library technicians on the Journal Shifting project of biomedical journals

· Assign, manage and quality control of work of the team with the shifting of materials.

· Develop, maintain and analyze call numbers to provide NLM with total linear space moved per day.

· Prepare daily log of published titles shifted from one location to another.

· Complete weekly written reports on progress of shift along with any issues of concern or questions about the project and submit final written report upon completion.

· Prepare Quality Assurance Plan for project.

· Use of the General Classification system to order items by call number on shelves and bay.

Requirements:

Lead Librarian is required to have the following:

· Master’s degree in library and information studies Required

· At least five (5) years of journal shifting or equivalent.

· Ability to maintain high quality of workmanship and attention to detail.

· Proven experience and knowledge of handling collection materials.

· Proficiency in leading the arrangement of journals using the NLM classification system.

· Experience with providing quality assurance planning to ensure that all collection items involved in the shift shall always be maintained in perfect shelflist order during every phase of the shift.

· Knowledge and experience handling and caring for sensitive materials.

· Ability to estimate allotted space on shelves for future shelving of materials up to five (5) years.

· Ability to perform corrective actions in a short period of time.

· Must present with excellent verbal and written skills

· Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to work in physically demanding conditions, such as standing, stooping, bending, or walking for extended periods of time, climbing ladders, or pushing carts laden with supplies or library materials.

· Assists in other tasks as assigned

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: Up to $38.33 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Bethesda, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person