Transportation Studies Librarian

Description

The St. Louis Mercantile Library is seeking a Transportation Studies Librarian at the level of Librarian II.  The Mercantile Library, now in its 178th year, holds historic archival, rare book and manuscript collections in the areas of trans-national as well as American, Missouri and regional histories, westward expansion, American business history, and exemplary transportation holdings in river and rail history as well as a distinguished collection of American and Missouri art. The Mercantile’s collections form a prestigious historical research center for a wide array of readers. 

The Transportation Studies Librarian reports to the McKnight Curator of Transportation Collections.  The assistant is an essential member of the Mercantile Library’s transportation collections team and is responsible for describing and facilitating access to the collections through the library’s catalogue and online resources.  The librarian performs original and copy-cataloguing of transportation materials in all formats and processes archival and manuscript transportation materials, as directed by the McKnight curator.  This is a non-tenure track faculty, benefit-eligible position at the level of Librarian II. 

Specific duties of the position :

-Catalogues monographs, manuscripts, maps, serials, music, audiovisual and ephemera acquired for the transportation collections and addresses a cataloging backlog.

-Accessions and processes new transportation acquisitions and backlog holdings.

-Effectively communicates with team members and other members of the library community.

-Works in conjunction with the Thomas Jefferson Library Access Services department to ensure that the St. Louis Mercantile Library’s catalogue conforms to the requirements of the FOLIO system and any future software used for cataloguing material in the library.

-In collaboration with the McKnight curator, establishes cataloguing priorities and designs and implements project plans to achieve those priorities.

-Applies appropriate conservation measures to various items to ensure their proper storage when they are added to the transportation collections of the St. Louis Mercantile Library.

-Collaborates with the Thomas Jefferson Library Access Services Department as needed regarding Library cataloguing processes and software. 

-Manages student employees and volunteers who assist with functions related to special collections cataloging and processing.

-Assists St. Louis Mercantile Library staff with events as required.

-Represents the St. Louis Mercantile Library on committees and task forces related to primary job assignment or at the request of the Director of the St. Louis Mercantile Library or Dean of UMSL Libraries.

-Other duties as assigned.

Values Statement
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research, and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Application Procedure:

Applications are accepted only through the UMSL eRecruit website Careers (umsystem.edu)

Application materials must include a resume and cover letter describing your interest in the position as well as how your interests and experience align with the UM Values Statement, and a list of three professional references with name, address, and phone. Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL eRecruit website.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

-ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science.

-2 – 3 years of experience in cataloguing and processing special collections

-Working knowledge of online library systems, AACR2r, RDA, LCRI, LCSH, DCRM, MARC21 formats and authority control.

-Demonstrated knowledge of proper cataloguing, processing, preservation, and physical storage techniques for rare books, manuscripts, and other media types in a special collections environment.

-Ability to build and sustain effective interpersonal relationships with library staff, faculty, students, administrators, and members of the public.

-Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

-Evidence of analytical, organization, communication, project, and time management skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and complete tasks and projects on time and within budget in accordance with task or project parameters.

-Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers and software, the internet and office applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, and other productivity software.

-Ability to work in a dynamic office environment with a diverse user base.

-Adherence to the Collected Rules and Regulations of the University of Missouri System.

Preferred Qualifications

-Familiarity with FOLIO cataloguing software.

-Knowledge of American history, especially river and railroad history.

-Knowledge of book and publishing history and techniques.

-Experience in applied preservation and conservation techniques for various media types in a special collections environment.