[LIBJOBS] Job Posting: Library Special Project Assistant, Lake Wales, FL

Please excuse cross-postings. I am pleased to share the following job announcement for a grant-funded, temporary position. This position would appeal to those with a musical background as well as those seeking further experience in the cataloging and archival field. I am able to answer questions specifically about the job; however, please send all resumes and letters of interest to Rose Young at the contact information listed below.

~Joy

Joy M. Banks, MSLS

Librarian

Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd.

Lake Wales, FL 33853

jbanks@boktower.org

TITLE:     Library Special Projects Assistant              REPORTS TO:   Librarian

 

CLASSIFICATION:    Temporary; Exempt; Full-time

 

FUNDING:    Position is funded through the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) Cataloging Hidden Special Collections and Archives grant program. The position will last from date of hire (anticipate March 2014) through September 30, 2016.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Special Projects Library Assistant is dedicated to achieving the goals of the CLIR funded "Cataloging the Vertical Files of the Anton Brees Carillon Library" project which includes, but are not limited to, creating finding aids for "hidden" materials, creating original cataloging records for a variety of resources, and working with students and volunteers. 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·         Bachelor degree required; some Master's level coursework in Library Science, Archives, or other related field preferred

·         Minimum of one year experience in a library or archive setting, preferably technical services

·         Previous experience of coordinating/overseeing projects preferred

 

KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Familiarization with current library and archival standards in cataloging and metadata creation including, but not limited to, EAD, MARC, Dublin Core, AACR2rev, and XML.

·         A basic knowledge of music

·         Proficiency with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

·         Experience with library cataloging and digital resource management software (e.g. Mandarin Oasis, OCLC Connexion Client, CONTENTdm)

·         Must be detail oriented

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·         Strong administrative and supervisory skills

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

·         Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

·         Strong organizational skills

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks, with excellent organizational and follow-up skills

·         Professional appearance and proven presentation skills

·         Must have the ability to climb stairs

Bok Tower Gardens is an Equal Opportunity employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. 

Competitive salary and excellent benefit package is offered with immediate employment opportunity.  The full job description can be found along with organizational background information at www.boktowergardens.org.

 

About Bok Tower Gardens

      Bok Tower Gardens is a non-profit public garden located in Central Florida.  Dedicated in 1929, the National Historic Landmark was a gift from Dutch immigrant Edward Bok, Pulitzer-prize winning author, social reformer, conservationist, and world peace advocate.  The historic Olmsted gardens was planned as a bird sanctuary and meditative garden surrounding an art deco and neo-Gothic 205 foot carillon tower of pink marble and tan coquina stone.  The 60-bell carillon and its facilities is the finest in the world. 

 

Resumes accompanied by letters of interest may be submitted by mail, fax or email to:

 

Human Resources

Bok Tower Gardens

1151 Tower Blvd.

Lake Wales, FL 33853

Fax:  863-676-6770

Email:  ryoung@boktower.org

 

This position will remain open until filled.