Special Projects Coordinator (7593)

Description

This position will provide support for various Law Library special projects, including the creation and organization of archival, special collections and institutional repository digital materials.  These projects include, but are not limited to the establishment of a Digital Commons for the promotion and dissemination of faculty and student scholarship and other initiatives under the general supervision of the Associate Dean for Library and Information Resources.  This position will also participate in the reference desk rotation.

Educational Requirements:
A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program or a similar advanced degree is required.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 to 3 years of library experience using automated library systems (preferably Innovative Interfaces’ Millennium ILS)
• Knowledge of library practice and procedure
• Advanced classification skills that will allow best practices to be followed for the creation and organization and access to the archival and Digital Commons collections
• In-depth knowledge of digital protocols
• Practical experience with computer systems, word processing, and spreadsheet software
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to analyze a problem and formulate a logical solution
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as this position will be interacting regularly with other staff, students, faculty, and external contacts

Additional Information:
This is a 12 month position that includes benefits.