Special Project Librarians (2 positions available)
The Medical Library at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center seeks a current MLS student or recent graduate for a full-time temporary position supporting Synapse, (https://synapse.mskcc.org) our database of MSK authors and their research publications.
Responsibilities include:
- Add/edit bibliographic data to match Synapse requirements and standards
- Search the web for authoritative sources of publication information
- Explore internal and external resources to identify authors and their affiliations, including direct correspondence with current MSK staff
- Investigate data discrepancies and contact database vendors to identify patterns in missing/incongruent data
- Analyze gray literature and other obscure and non-standardized publications
- Compare records from multiple bibliographic vendors to identify and resolve duplicates
- Maintain clear documentation for pending cases, system errors, and procedural workflows in response to new and changing standards
- Work with the other Special Project Librarians to balance the daily workload and continue to improve on and maintain processes, procedures, and best practices
- Make field trips to local libraries to research and retrieve needed materials.
- Other tasks as assigned
The candidate will also be responsible for covering at least one weekly shift at the reference desk. This includes answering phones, checking materials in/out, helping clients locate print and digital collections, monitoring physical spaces, and maintaining printers, photocopiers, and other library equipment. The position is managed through a contracting company (Lincoln IT) and pays an hourly rate with limited benefits. Hours are Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm.
Requirements:
- At least 12 credits completed towards a Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program
- High level attention to detail
- Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize as the department/situation requires
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with cataloging, institutional repositories, research databases, or integrated library systems preferred.
- Experience/interest in medical librarianship preferred.
Interested applicants should send their resumes to the attention of: Jeanine McSweeney (mcsweenj@mskcc.org)
