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LIBRARIAN develops and maintains a collection of books and other materials and provides research and reference support to library users. Researches publications and suggests new sources and offerings for acquisition to enhance the collection. Being a LIBRARIAN performs cataloging and creates bibliographies and metadata to classify the library's collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials. Designs and delivers research support processes and services to ensure that groups and individuals can access requested materials. Additionally, LIBRARIAN distributes up-to-date information on new acquisitions, library activities, and services. Oversees the selection and maintenance of technology infrastructure and tools used in the library. Requires a master's degree in library science. Typically reports to a manager. The LIBRARIAN occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a LIBRARIAN typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Librarian
  • Action Staffing Solutions
  • Lakewood, CO FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionAction Staffing Solutions Government Division is currently looking for a Librarian to work as Government Contractor for the Bureau of Land Management Library.The contractor shall provide on-site technical support to BLM in the form of one Librarian. The staff member is to be located at the National Operations Center, Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, CO. This support is generally required from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except for Federal holidays). Telework is currently mandatory at this time.The contractor shall work no more than 80 hours over a two-week period (10 business days). The contractor may work greater or less than 8 hours per day, to allow flexible time and/or accommodate support requirements, so long as the total hours over the two-week periods does not exceed 80 hours.Prioritize skills for position are as follows: 1.    Support digitization operations2.    Provide reference services  3.    Assist with instructional training and outreach 4.    Incorporate “born digital” items into the library’s collection 5.    Archival tasks6.    Maintain historical photo database7.    Assist with collection management 8.    Manage library websitesThe librarian position must conduct the following work in support of the BLM Library:1. Provide reference services to BLM Library customers.Performed in coordination with and in support of the BLM reference librarian.Provide reference services to internal (BLM) and external customers. Tasks may include document delivery, interlibrary loan (ILL) requests to Department of Interior (DOI) Library, literature searches, and preparation of materials for ready reference and library instruction. In more complex cases, the contractor librarian will create in-depth bibliographies, web pages, finding aids and any other work product that is responsive to the BLM staff member’s question.In providing reference services, a complete answer, or if this is not possible, an initial answer, must be delivered by the contractor librarian within same business day whenever possible, and at very least 24 business hours within the inquiry.On-site assistance to library visitors, including assistance with retrieval of collection materials, and assistance with any aspect of using the physical library must be provided by the placement.Maintain various statistics including but not limited to reference, ILLs, various databases, ILS, and historical photo database.2. Support digitization operations.Coordinate with BLM librarians, catalogers (contract-placed staff), and digitization vendor.Participate in all aspects of the BLM Library’s large-scale digitization effort.Identifying items to be digitized, prioritizing items and workflow, perform quality assessment of scanned items, managing systems used to track project activity, harvesting files. Materials to be digitized will be in both print and electronic formats.Act as a point of contact with the vendor communicating and coordinating status of materials being scanned and troubleshooting any issues that arise.Tasks may also include submitting requests to vendor to edit metadata, updating catalog records, and tracking and returning publications borrowed from other BLM offices for digitization.3. Manage library websites.Performed in coordination with and in support of the BLM digital services librarian.Develop content and layout for the BLM Library website and BLM science website.Content development may include writing copy, managing, and uploading files, preparing instructional materials, and researching, developing, and maintaining subject guides.Build pages and add content in designated content management system(s), ensuringSection 508-compliance and maintaining best practices for user experience.Monitor sites for outdated or incorrect information and correct as needed.Manage access to online journal subscriptions with link resolver.4. Incorporate “born digital” items into the library’s collection.Identify and locate existing electronic publications and document files including, but not limited to: planning/NEPA documents; resource surveys and/or reports; technical guides and/or reports; annual and/or progress reports; other BLM national, state, and field office publications; BLM directives, select publications of BLM partners. Target publications primarily will be those created by BLM, submitted to BLM, or produced under contract to BLM but may include publications of the DOI, other DOI agencies, and other publishers as determined by BLM library staff.Manage electronic copies using file management best practices. May require developing workflow processes for file harvesting, naming conventions, and assigning metadata.Send select electronic publications, which meet criteria established by BLM library staff, to the library’s digitization vendor for inclusion in the library’s digitized collection and conversion to other file formats.May require working with BLM library staff on development and management of an institutional repository or other file management system.5. Assist BLM librarians with collection management.Performed in coordination with and in support of BLM reference librarian.Assist BLM librarians, as needed, with collection management including collection development.Tasks may include assessing the collection; suggesting actions to remove/replace outdated materials and fill gaps in subject coverage; and identifying other measures needed to ensure that the collection meets the needs of BLM scientists and managers.Remove outdated materials from ILS and OCLC.6. Assist with instructional training and outreach.Performed in coordination with and in support of BLM reference librarian.Instructional and/or promotional content promoting library services and collections and dissemination of them via library web pages, social media tools, emails, printed materials, and other media that BLM librarians will determine as appropriate will be created by the placement.The creation and presentation of trainings, demonstrations, webinars, and/or exhibits featuring library services and collections will be performed by the Librarian placement.Trainings and outreach may be done in person, online, in print format, or other means deemed necessary by BLM librarians.7. Archival tasks.Maintain appropriate archival standards for paper documents, photographs, negatives, audiotapes, videotapes, microfilm/fiche, maps, books, artifacts, and computer discs.Plan and prepare inventories and other finding aids, as well as other descriptive analysis of assigned archival records and create and maintain an associated database of these records.Develop annual and other short and long-term work plans in accordance with the objectives of the library.Participate in a conservation program in order to protect and maintain the holdings that includes monitoring environmental conditions in the archive area, inspecting records to determine the state of their preservation, making recommendations as to preservation techniques required, and planning and arranging for digitization of assigned records.Promote interest in and awareness of the historical material available for scholarly research in the holdings of the BLM Library.8. Historical photo database.The contractor librarians must provide support for digitization of library photographic materials and produce high-quality digital content for distribution via the web.Ensure all documents for scanning are of good quality. Scan documents in accordance with procedures and standards established by the library. Assist with metadata creation for digitized materials in accordance with the procedures established by the library. Upload scanned materials to content management system and designated storage location.Assist with project work to enhance and improve metadata within records, update documentation on digitization processes, maintain statistics for all work digitization imaging completed and metadata records created. QualificationsQualificationsLibrarians are required to have a minimum of 3 years of professional library experience.Experience providing in depth reference services in a library setting.Experience providing digital services in a library setting as a primary component of job duties.Experience managing websites, including familiarity with Section 508-compliance and user experience best practices.Familiarity with large-scale digitization efforts and best practices. As well as familiarity with creating and managing digital photograph collections.Experience providing instructional training and outreach.Experience managing collection development within a specialized library.Experience preserving and managing unique archival collections.Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, including interpreting customer needs and offering timely and specific solutions.A Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS, MLIS, or equivalent) from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).Must be willing to teleworkDesired QualificationsFamiliarity with Drupal.Familiarity with OCLC systems and products including CONTENTdm, Connexion, and WorldCat.Experience using SirsiDynix’s EOS.Web integrated library system.Familiarity with 360 Link product or other link resolver SaaS services.Experience using the CONTENTdm content management system.Familiarity with establishing and/or maintaining an institutional repository. When submitting application please include answers to the below questionnaireDo you have experience providing reference services?Do you have experience managing library websites?Do you have experience supporting digitization operations?Do you have experience incorporating “born digital” items into the library’s collection? Have you assisted with collection management?Do you have experience performing archival tasks?Do you have experience maintaining historical photo databases?What led you to pursue librarianship?Please describe what you enjoy about assisting patrons with their reference requests.Describe a challenging reference interaction, how you handled it, and what the outcome was.Please describe your experience managing digital collections, and what you did to optimize accessibility to the collection.Benefits:Hourly rate: $28-$38/hr. DOE10 Paid HolidaysPTO/Sick leaveMedical, Dental, Vision coverage after 60 days of employment  Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Librarian
  • Planned Systems International, Inc.
  • Denver, CO OTHER
  • Overview Advanced Technologies and Laboratories (ATL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking a temporary/PT, remote Librarian to join our team at the National Renewable Energy Lab ...
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Classified Librarian
  • Academy School District 20
  • Colorado, CO FULL_TIME
  • Location:Air Academy High SchoolRecruiting Start Date06/05/2024Estimated Start Date08/01/2024Performs activities related to coordinating a library within an elementary school, including ordering and s...
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On-Call Librarian
  • Denver Botanic Gardens
  • Denver, CO PART_TIME
  • RequirementsDenver Botanic Gardens is currently seeking an On Call Librarian in our Library Department! Read below to see if the requirements might be a good fit for you:Position SummaryThis position ...
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Elementary Librarian
  • Alpine School District
  • Aspen, CO FULL_TIME
  • Elementary Librarian Lane 10 Contract and Benefits Level I Lane 12 Contract and Benefits Level II Hours a day: 7 Hourly rate: $19.65 - $22.08 Level I Depending on qualifications and experience. $21.86...
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Academic Librarian
  • Morgan Community College
  • Fort Morgan, CO FULL_TIME
  • POSITION NO: 200770 EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICS: Full-Time (Exempt Administrative Appointment, 260 days), 1.0 FTE POSITION LOCATION: On campus position located in Fort Morgan, CO PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB: This...
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School Librarian
  • Belmont Public Schools
  • Belmont, MA
  • School Librarian JobID: 2308 Position Type: Elementary Specialists/Teaching/Library/Media Specialist Date Posted: 5/1/20...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Librarian
  • Dr. Richard Izquierdo Health and Science Charter School
  • Bronx, NY
  • School Librarian 2024-2025 Classification Exempt, 12-Month Employee Reports to Director of Curriculum, Instruction and A...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Research Librarian
  • BAE Systems Plc
  • Springfield, VA
  • Job Description The successful candidate will apply tradecraft to a variety of digitization platforms. Data to be digiti...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Librarian
  • Illinois Association Of School
  • Steger, IL
  • Duties Position: Director of Learning Resource Centers Reports To: Director of Teaching and Learning Principals OBJECTIV...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Librarian
  • International Leadership of Texas
  • Houston, TX
  • This role is for the 2024 - 2025 school year. Primary Purpose: Direct the operation of the school library/media center. ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Librarian
  • South Burlington School District
  • South Burlington, VT
  • Job Title: School Librarian Location: Assigned School Job Group: Educator Pay Level: Exempt Reports to: School Principal...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Librarian
  • International Leadership of Texas
  • Grand Prairie, TX
  • This is for the 2024 - 2025 School Year Start Date August 5th, 2024 Grand Prairie, Tx 76065 Primary Purpose: Direct the ...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Childrens Librarian
  • Cleveland Public Library
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Job Description Job Description CHILDRENS LIBRARIAN (Collinwood Branch, Union and Cleveland Public Library strives to be...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Colorado

Colorado (/ˌkɒləˈrædoʊ, -ˈrɑːdoʊ/ (listen), other variants) is a state of the Western United States encompassing most of the southern Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains. It is the 8th most extensive and 21st most populous U.S. state. The estimated population of Colorado was 5,695,564 on July 1, 2018, an increase of 13.25% since the 2010 United States Census. The state was named for the Colorado River, which early Spanish explorers named the Río Colorado for the ruddy silt the river carried from the mountains. The...
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Income Estimation for LIBRARIAN jobs
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What does a LIBRARIAN do?

LIBRARIAN in Huntington, NY
For example, those interested in becoming a school librarian can get a bachelor’s degree in education, along with teaching credentials.
November 12, 2019
LIBRARIAN in Beaumont, TX
User Services Librarians — help patrons find the information they need.
November 21, 2019
LIBRARIAN in Portsmouth, NH
If visitors come to librarians with the intention of looking for simple information to complex information, even to difficult information.
December 26, 2019