Corporate Librarian, Library Associates [Recruiter], Beverly Hills, CA

Library Associates is seeking a Corporate Librarian for a busy international corporation located in Mountain View, California. This is an ongoing, part-time contract position. Hours are not to exceed 30 hours/week during business hours. This position is for a site librarian to manage the activities of this branch library, reporting to the Off-Site Library Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in site library team planning, discussions, policies and process development, and problem troubleshooting/resolution.
• Document, implement, and execute library site policies, processes and changes when approved by the Site Library Manager.
• Ensure site library is staffed during Site's normal business hours.
• Participate in selection and training of library staff. Train back-up as necessary.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports assigned by Site Library Manager.
• Meet established policy/process deadlines and turnaround times.
• Answer customer questions escalating to Site Library Manager as necessary.
• Provide library tools and resources instruction to customers.
• Process library materials purchase requests for Site Library Manager approval. Oversee acquisition and delivery of rush orders for materials.
• Present library services overview as requested.
• Manage the library space to facilitate services to customer groups.
• Work on special projects assigned by the Site Library Manager.
• Manage the circulation process and queue for library requests to include email and phone contact with library users on circulation related questions.
• Open and close library as required.

Qualifications:

1. MLS from an accredited ALA university.
2. Previous corporate library experience preferred.
3. Ability to manage and train library support personnel.
4. General knowledge of library functions; reference, cataloging, circulation procedures.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
7. Professional demeanor.

To Apply:

Please send your resume as a Microsoft Word Attachment to Keith Gurtzweiler, keith@libraryassociates.com, with a courtesy copy to Patty, admin@libraryassociates.com. Please reference in the subject line "Corporate Librarian - Mountain View".

Library Associates is an equal opportunity employer