IMMEDIATE: SPECIAL PROJECTS LIBRARIAN AT MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER LIBRARY
The MSK Library supports Memorial
Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's mission to improve patient care, support
clinical and laboratory research, and enhance education. We select,
acquire and provide relevant scientific and medical information.
Customized training programs are available to optimize access to
information. We are committed to outstanding service and to
implementing innovations that meet the needs of our users.
The Special Projects Librarian
is a long-term, temporary position reporting to the Associate Librarian,
Technology Initiatives. In this role, the candidate’s overall
responsibilities include:
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Verifying bibliographic information for Synapse <https://synapse.mskcc.org>
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Correction of database entries
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Online-searching for electronic documents
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Comparing title variations to identify duplicate records
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People-searching for name disambiguation
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Sharing shift coverage for the reference desk and virtual library services
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Answering requests by phone, live chat and walk-in clients
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Opening or closing and monitoring the Library’s physical locations
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Providing support for Document Delivery Services (DDS)
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Fulfilling electronic requests via ILLIAD
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Scanning documents and re-shelving materials
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Other projects as assigned
Requirements:
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Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program or at least 12 credits towards graduation
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Knowledge and experience working with abstracting
and indexing databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, etc), integrated
library systems (particularly Innovative Millennium), and
institutional repositories
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Understanding of database design and architecture
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Ability to work independently and with close attention to detail
Preferred:
Excellent oral and written communication skills, outgoing personality
with a desire to provide excellent customer service, adaptable to
changing work environments and departmental priorities, and familiar
with any or
all of the following: electronic publishing, licensing, cataloging,
metadata standards, link resolver technology, and database management
skills.
Position Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Hourly rate is competitive and based on candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.
Application consideration is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should send their resumes to the attention of:
Bernadette Joe (joeb@mskcc.org)
Associate Librarian, Technology Initiatives
