Digital Collection Librarian jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Digital Collection Librarian maintains a library's digital collection of books, serials, documents, audiovisuals, or other materials, and assists groups and individuals in locating, obtaining and using materials. Trains others in the creation or preservation of digital resources and the use of the library's digital system(s). Being a Digital Collection Librarian is responsible for the library's open source projects and procures licenses for digital content. Interacts with IT staff in selecting/developing, implementing and maintaining the library's technical infrastructure. Additionally, Digital Collection Librarian requires a master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school in a related field. Typically reports to a director. The Digital Collection Librarian manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Digital Collection Librarian typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Collection Services Librarian
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace

    At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

     

    We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status. 


    How You Will Contribute

    The Collection Services Librarian facilitates the acquisition of library resources, is responsible for all aspects of collection management, and actively participates in library liaison work including reference, instruction, and departmental outreach.

     

    Specifically, you will:

    • Coordinate the collection development activities of selectors, curators, educators, patrons and other donors
    • As a selector, identify and recommend materials to be added to the library collection, from purchases of books and electronic resources to gifts and donations
    • Order books and e-resources
    • Prepare acknowledgement letters and documentation when needed for gifts and donations
    • Maintain vendor relations
    • Monitor and project budget needs
    • Maintain and adhere to the current collection development policy and procedures for acquisitions, materials review, and other procedures related to collection services
    • Maintain, manage, and optimize space allocations across all library and archives collection areas, such as cleaning and stacks maintenance
    • Oversee weeding, shifting, and inventory projects
    • Manage inventories and evaluations of collection materials to help refine collection scope and relevance
    • Coordinate the use and preservation of non-circulating, rare, medium-rare and special collections materials
    • Responsible for maintaining reading room equipment, such as microfilm readers and scanners
    • Coordinate the pickup of withdrawn and unneeded library materials with book dealers
    • Manage library and archives digitization and scanning projects
    • Complete scanning for reference requests from outside researchers
    • Administer and manage the library@philamuseum.org account
    • Participate in outreach initiatives, including creating displays and installations of materials for Reading Room
    • Contribute ideas and content for social media and other outreach efforts
    • Train and inform patrons about library and archives services and activities
    • Public service desk duties as needed
    • Perform other duties as assigned

     

    Your background and experience include:

    • Master's Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent professional experience
    • Strong organizational and project management skills
    • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
    • Ability to interact pleasantly, constructively and cooperatively with library patrons and staff

     

    Position and Compensation Details

    • The minimum salary for this position is $50,000.
    • This position is full-time, exempt, and 35 hours per week.
    • This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
    • This position reports to the Arcadia Director of the Library and Archives
    • Physical requirements:
      • Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
      • Able to move items up to 10 pounds
    • COVID-19 vaccination required.
    • Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

     

    Institutional Requirements

    • Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
    • Adheres to the museum’s code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
    • Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum’s staff, volunteers, and audiences.
    • Maintains confidentiality.
    • Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

     

    Application Timeline

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.


    What We Offer

    Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:

     

    • Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
    • Discounted guest tickets for admission
    • Discounts on gift memberships
    • Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
    • Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores

     

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees* including:

     

    • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
    • Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
    • Health savings or flexible spending account program
    • Retirement savings program with museum match
    • Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays

     

    *Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee’s regular schedule and tenure.

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Principal product
  • AND Digital
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Product Principal Type : Permanent role Location : Philadelphia Work Location : Hybrid working model - working from home, the office and client locations. Who We Are : AND Digital are a tech company f...
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Product Principal
  • AND Digital
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Product PrincipalType: Permanent role Location: Philadelphia Work Location: Hybrid working model - working from home, the office and client locations.Who We Are: AND Digital are a tech company focused...
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Lead Product Analyst
  • AND Digital
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Lead Product Analyst (L5)Type: Permanent role Location: Philadelphia Work Location: Hybrid working model - working from home, the office and client locations.Who We Are: AND Digital are a tech company...
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Collection
  • PeopleShare
  • Gibbsboro, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Exciting Opportunity for Medical Collection Associate Class of January 2024! Are you ready to take your career to the next level? PeopleShare presents a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Collecti...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Medical Librarian
  • Main Line Health Careers
  • Wynnewood, PA FULL_TIME
  • Description:Could you be our next Medical Librarian at Lankenau Medical Center?Why work as a Medical Librarian with Main Line Health? Make an Impact! The Medical Librarian catalogs and classifies all ...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Cataloging & Metadata Librarian
  • Swarthmore College
  • Swarthmore, PA
  • Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission comb...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Librarian
  • Main Line Health
  • Wynnewood, PA
  • Description: Could you be our next Medical Librarian at Lankenau Medical Center? Why work as a Medical Librarian with Ma...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Resident Librarian, Business Specialist
  • Drexel University
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Resident Librarian, Business Specialist Job no: 502296 Work type: Full-Time Location: University City - Philadelphia, PA...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fine Art Group Internship Program
  • The Fine Art Group
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • The Fine Art Group offers hands-on internships for recent graduates and individuals with diverse backgrounds in the art ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Textbook Sales Manager
  • Informa plc
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • **Textbook Sales Manager** * 530 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA * Employees can work remotely * Full-time **Comp...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Textbook Sales Manager
  • Taylor & Francis Group
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • **Textbook Sales Manager** * 530 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA * Employees can work remotely * Full-time **Comp...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Market Research Analyst
  • Promo Builder LLC
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • We are looking for a methodical Market Research Analyst to survey customer preferences and statistical data in order to ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Developer
  • Temple Health – Temple University Health System
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • A large healthcare client is looking to hire a Lead Platform Developer. The role is hybrid, on-site Tuesday through Thur...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017[update]. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, wit...
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Income Estimation for Digital Collection Librarian jobs
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Digital Collection Librarian in Cedar Falls, IA
As a member of the Digital Initiatives Scholarship Department, the Digital Collections Librarian will provide strategic and innovative leadership for the burgeoning digital asset management and preservation program of the Swarthmore College Libraries.
December 30, 2019
Digital Collection Librarian in Mesa, AZ
This position will serve as a member of a team of librarians and staff committed to effectively managing, accessing and preserving the Libraries’ expanding digital collections, including serving as point person for outreach to faculty, staff and students in the implementation of a digital repository system.
January 09, 2020
Digital Collection Librarian in New York, NY
The Digital Collections Librarian will be responsible for the planning, operations, and management of this program, and will manage the lifecycle of our digital assets and projects, from the acquisition or creation of digital objects to their long-term preservation.
January 09, 2020