Library Specialist
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This position supports the work of the Government Publications/Maps/Law Library by, managing the departments extensive set of web pages, supervising student workers and a part-time processing position, overseeing daily back room operations, and providing reference assistance to readers.

Reporting to the head of the Government Publications/Maps/Law Library, responsibilities include: Production of high quality, well maintained web pages; posting, monitoring and revising content to facilitate reader access and use. Work with librarians to assist readers with reference questions using the library’s print and electronic collections. Hire, train, and schedule student workers. Assign daily tasks and supervise work. Check-in and process daily receipts of new materials. Create classification numbers for publications from international/intergovernmental organizations. Maintain in good working order print, microform, and electronic media collections. Manage selection and movement of materials for binding, map deacidification, and retrospective conversion of older items not found in online catalog. Coordinate relationships with other library departments regarding materials processing. Order supplies.

The Sheridan Libraries encompass the Milton S. Eisenhower Library and its collections at the John Work Garrett Library, the George Peabody Library, the Albert D. Hutzler Undergraduate Reading Room, and the DC Centers. Its primary constituency is the students and faculty in the schools of Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Carey Business School and the School of Education. A key partner in the academic enterprise, the library is a leader in the innovative application of information technology and has implemented notable diversity and organizational development programs.

The Sheridan Libraries are strongly committed to diversity. A strategic goal of the Libraries is to 'work toward achieving diversity when recruiting new and promoting existing staff.' The Libraries prize initiative, creativity, professionalism, and teamwork. For information on the Sheridan Libraries, visit www.library.jhu.edu

Qualifications:

Note: The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

For information about applying for this position, please visit the Johns Hopkins University Employment Website.