[LIBJOBS] USA: St. Louis, Missouri: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis - Library Associate

The following full-time position is currently posted at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.  The following link http://careers.stlouisfed.org/openings.cfm will take you to the Bank's list of open positions.  Ours is 172 - Library Associate.  You can apply online.

Requirements:
·        M.L.S., for professional level position.
·        Excellent communications, organizational, and inter-personal skills.
·        Strong computer skills and interest in emerging technologies.
·        Detail-oriented approach to project planning and execution.
·        Ability to work independently and follow through with work plans without close supervision.
·        Ability to identify problems with processes or materials and offer creative solutions.
·        Solid research skills to identify new areas for content development and new content for existing collections.

Preferred qualifications:
·        One year full-time or equivalent library, digital library, or archives experience.
·        Project management experience.
·        Familiarity with digitization standards, database applications, and web design.

Primary responsibilities:
·        Design and execute digitizing projects.  May include, but is not limited to, scanning to standards, quality control for images and metadata, data entry.
·        Master scanning and image processing software and hardware.
·        Accurately assess a document collection and perform additional research when needed to enhance the description and access to the collection.  
·        Contribute to continual assessment of the FRASER website and offer suggestions for improving usability and content.
·        Compile, input and format data on collection material and collection activities.
·        Perform data entry with a high degree of accuracy and detail.
·        Work with a cross-section of Bank staff and staff at partner institutions pleasantly and professionally.
·        Assist with organization and storage of Bank archival materials.  Some preservation activities may be involved.
·        Perform other duties incidental to general library activities.

Job Summary:  
Member of small special library team that provides excellent customer service to the Bank, Research Department, and Library partners. Will contribute to a growing body of publicly available source materials on the history of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the American economy.