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Collections Strategy Librarian - The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Location: Houston, TX Salary: $45,000-52,000/year Employment Term: Full-time Employer Contact: [log in to unmask] Collections Strategy Librarian The Collections Strategy Librarian focuses on the management of the library’s collection with regards to access, inventory control, workflows and collection movement. Responsibilities Collection Management: Oversees ongoing stacks and collection management activities * Manages all offsite access and collection maintenance * Collaborates closely with library staff to develop efficient workflows among acquisitions, cataloging and user access * Retrieves and replaces materials from offsite locations * Participates in space planning and management, including space analytics and move coordination * Plans, implements and manages all collection inventory processes * Collects, compiles and distributes collection statistics and reports * Works closely with staff to purchase appropriate resources in all formats and to evaluate relevance of materials in existing collections Acquisitions: Provides oversight of the library acquisitions processes for all library materials, including books, serials and special collections * Supervises the Library Assistant, Acquisitions * Supervises daily activities including ordering, receiving, claiming and invoicing * Enters purchase orders into the Museum’s accounting system * Enters orders into the Libraries’ automated system * Works directly with publishers and vendors to establish accounts and negotiate purchasing agreements; preserves contracts in library’s automated system * Serves as backup in the absence of the Library Assistant, Acquisitions Serials: Manages serials collections, auction catalogs and special projects * Performs professional cataloging and bibliographic control duties, including classification and description of serials adhering to local and professional cataloging standards * Receives and checks in periodicals, auction catalogs and commercial gallery catalogs * Responsible for purchasing, invoicing and claiming all serials * Manages automated serials management system * Handles all commercial bindery needs, including determination of need, preparation and communication with vendor, as well as updating of circulation records * Determines best practices for housing, preserving, and shelving special collections periodicals * Maintains records for electronic serials;manages library EZProxy server for offsite access to serials and databases Other Responsibilities: * Manages ongoing projects as necessary * Participates in public services rotation * Participates in libraries and archives committee activities * Maintains knowledge of and engages in continuous professional development to keep up with current and developing standards and practices * Works collaboratively with the library’s management team to develop strategic concepts, practices, techniques and innovations to continually improve the quality of the library’s services and collections Skills, Knowledge and Abilities * Excellent analytical, interpersonal, time management, organizational and problem-solving skills * Knowledge of planning, designing, and implementing innovative practices or tools to improve collection management * Understanding of the construction of bibliographic and authority records * Familiarity with the Library of Congress classification schedules, subject headings and name headings * Proficiency with an ILS system and analytics; familiarity with OCLC WorldCat and WorldShare Management Services preferred * Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office programs and databases * Ability to work well independently but must have good judgment regarding when to ask questions * Must be able to lift heavy boxes and climb ladders Education and Experience * ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library and Information Science or currently working in program (must earn MLIS within twelve months of hire date) * Three years of progressively responsible library experience * Experience with library acquisitions and serials * Experience reviewing contracts for digital resources * Experience with project management * Experience managing staff * Bachelor of Arts, Art History degree or closely related subject APPLY HERE<https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/MUS1003MOFAH/JobBoard/5b1a1eb0-79c1-450e-89be-217d64a743ba/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=4d182ecc-2818-4a6f-b59d-9e7748314533> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mail submissions to [log in to unmask] For information about joining ARLIS/NA see: http://www.arlisna.org/membership/join-arlisna Send administrative matters (file requests, subscription requests, etc) to [log in to unmask] ARLIS-L Archives and subscription maintenance: http://lsv.arlisna.org Questions may be addressed to list owner (Judy Dyki) at: [log in to unmask] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~