Librarian 1 - Metro Archives bei Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, TN · Nashville, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
The Librarian 1- Metro Archives performs the basic professional library duties involved in providing services to the public and performs work involved in the daily operations of the Archives division. The incumbent will be responsible for other related duties as assigned.
A city with a great library is a great city, and that’s very true for Nashville. With nearly three million visits per year — and a collection of almost two million items — Nashville Public Library (NPL) is Music City’s gateway to lifelong learning, growth, and community connection. Our one-of-a-kind Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room bring visitors together to explore the history of civil rights and plot a course for our shared future. Our lauded Wishing Chair Productions puppet shows and story times delight audiences of all ages with stories that make them laugh, love, and grow. Meanwhile, initiatives like Studio NPL, Bringing Books to Life, Seed Exchange, Be Well at NPL, and Digital Inclusion connect Nashvillians with resources from across our 21-location system to learn new skills, enrich their quality of life, and forge long-lasting friendships. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, then NPL just might be the place for you.
Position Duties
- Serves as the lead for the development and implementation of a digital records program for the Metro Archives.
- Provides direct reference services to the public in the Metro Archives.
- Develops and updates archival reference tools such as finding aids, manuals and forms both in hard copy and digital form.
- Assists with outreach activities which include leading tours, conducting programs, assisting with exhibits or writing blog posts.
- Assists in the general supervision, preservation and security of the archives.
- Assists with researching and developing materials for the archives.
- Adheres to library Customer Service guidelines.
- Leads/oversees Metro Archives interns.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s in Library Science or Master’s in a Library Science field, degrees must be accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) from an accredited college or university.
*For this position, no substitution will be considered*Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Other Qualifications
- Experience in the use of a computer and direct experience in digital records management
- Knowledge of aspects of archival management: including appraisal, arrangement and description, preservation, reference, public service and outreach
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and presentation skills
- Bilingual language skills
- Knowledge of archival best practices for book and paper conservation
- Working knowledge of state and local government organizational structures, operations, and functions
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640 Jetzt bewerben
