Job description
Beacon City Public Library is seeking a dynamic Librarian to join our Special Collections and Reference team. This full-time role blends expert cataloging, archival stewardship, and proactive user support in a modern urban library environment.
As a librarian on our team, you will contribute to the stewardship of our rare materials, support researchers, and collaborate across departments to advance access to information for diverse communities.
We offer a collaborative, innovation-friendly environment with opportunities for professional growth, ongoing training, and leadership in community information literacy initiatives.
Responsibility
- Lead cataloging and metadata creation for special collections using MARC21, RDA, and local provenance standards.
- Oversee preservation, arrangement, and description of fragile manuscripts, maps, photographs, and digital archives.
- Provide reference services at the information desk and deliver information literacy instruction to patrons and classes.
- Coordinate digitization projects and contribute to the library's discovery layer enhancements.
- Manage acquisitions, deselection, and collection development in line with policy and community needs.
- Administer interlibrary loan workflows and respond to patron requests with timely, accurate information.
- Supervise and mentor student workers and volunteers; support staff training and professional development.
Qualification
- Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.
- Minimum 2–4 years of professional library experience, with hands-on work in special collections or archives preferred.
- Strong knowledge of archival standards, metadata schemas, and cataloging practices (MARC, RDA, DCRM).
- Experience with a library management system and digitization workflows (e.g., Alma/Sierra/Koha, CONTENTdm, or similar).
- Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to work with diverse patron groups.
- Outstanding communication and customer service skills; demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate information literacy.