Assistant Project Manager

Full-Time, Temporary Assistant Project Manager

On Site at a Rare Book/Special Collections Library

New Haven, CT

This position will support a rare book cataloging project that will be done on site and in our Bethlehem, PA office. The onsite portion of the project is expected to take 2 to 2 ½ years. Working onsite in Connecticut, this person will work closely with the assigned Backstage project manager and will oversee day-to-day operations at the library.

· Long-term, temporary employment

· Possible relocation assistance

· Immediate opening

· Full-time positions, exempt

· Fully benefited positions, with paid time off, paid holidays, eligible for health coverage and 401K after two months

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The expected duration of this project is approximately 2 – 2.5 years, working 5 days (40 hours) per week. The APM will be working on-site, performing original and copy cataloging of rare materials, working directly with library staff and helping to hire and supervise up to 8 full-time catalogers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Perform original and copy cataloging using RDA standard in MARC format, following DCRM(B), RBMS, and PCC guidelines

· Work in the library’s Voyager system

· Assist in hiring and supervising catalogers

· Meet daily production levels and standards

· Closely monitor the performance and quality of work of all catalogers, meeting project deadlines and quality targets for the project.

· Help interview, hire and train new employees

· Be responsible for the quality of cataloger output, including QA sampling, training when needed and other intervention as necessary.

· Be responsible for the profitability of the project, which includes meeting production goals, quality goals, deadlines and hiring appropriate catalogers in support of these goals

· Work with library staff on a professional level

We are looking for someone who has the following skills:

· ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS degree or considerable professional cataloging experience

· Experience with handling and cataloging rare materials

· Work in a deadline-oriented, production environment

· Familiarity with library standards, including RDA, MARC21, DCRM(B), and LCSH

· Experience communicating in person, email and by phone with people of varying skill levels and knowledge.

· Attentiveness to detail and quality

· Ability to write clearly and concisely for multiple audiences

· Strong organizational skills

· Ability to work independently and productively

· Learn new skills quickly and thoroughly

· Basic familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office suite

· Type speed minimum: 50+ wpm

· Ability to lift 40 lbs.

· Must pass a general knowledge test

· Must pass a background check and drug test prior to appointment

· Supervision of multiple employees, including hiring, training, monitoring production and quality, and maintaining appropriate staff to meet project deadlines

· Experience with OCLC Connexion

· Experience with any foreign language cataloging.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter and resume via email.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Experience:

• specifically, Voyager cataloging: 1 year (Preferred)
• management: 1 year (Required)
• bibliographic cataloging: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Employment Length:

• Varies