Librarian Assistant jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Summary:

The librarian works as a collaborative team member of the Records and Library Services team. The person in this multifaceted role participates in project work and works with two active business processes: library services and the records management program. Records and Library Services provides support to approximately 1,200 internal clients in the United States and Canada.

Please provide a resume and cover letter with your application.

Responsibilities include:

• Library reference services including traditional to advanced, complex reference interview

• Providing research or literature reviews as requested for project work

• Providing records management services as requested for project work

• Acquiring print and digital resources directly from publishers, providers, or through indirect means as appropriate to meet client needs

• Reviewing terms and conditions related to content acquisitions and conveying terms, copyright, and directions to clients to access materials

• Original and copy cataloging

• Coordinating physical and digital retrieval of client records requests

• Collaboratively developing and implementing conventions for processing and metadata entry

• Analyzing, classifying, and entering metadata of project records and supporting documents

• Supporting and assisting process improvements as they relate to records management

• Supporting, assisting, and educating clients on records management practices and library services

• Assisting with corporate legal matters as they relate to records management

• Routing virtual and physical journals to internal clients

• Troubleshooting access to information resources in aggregate databases as well as solving directly with publishers or vendors

• Collaborating with other librarians on copyright review analysis and catalog updates

• Conducting catalog maintenance

• Contributing to ongoing improvement efforts in a team setting

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• Five or more years of related experience working in a special library, public library, academic library, or archive

• Experience with cataloging

• Experience working with an integrated library system (ILS)

• Knowledge of copyright in a business environment

• Ability to navigate state and federal laws related to copyright and records management

• Exceptional organizational skills and expert attention to detail

• Intermediate to advanced skills in the use of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Exceptional customer service and ability to build strong relationships with internal clients

• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and often proactively with minimal oversight and supervision

• Ability to safely lift and carry 35 pounds

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

• Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in library and information science

• Six or more years records management experience

• One or more years copyright experience in a business environment

• One or more years of acquisitions experience

• Experience with digital lifecycle management

A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.

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