ANSWERS IN GENESIS GROUP is Hiring a Research Librarian Near Petersburg, KY
Job Details Job Location Creation Museum - Petersburg, KY Description JOB TITLE: Research Librarian REPORTS TO: Georgia Purdom DEPARTMENT : Educational Content STATUS: Full-Time, Regular - Exempt Salary LOCATION: Petersburg, KY SUMMARY: The Research Librarian works under the direction of the VP of Educational Content to serve the content and information needs of Answers in Genesis staff by providing reference services, collection development, and cataloging as outlined below. This position should display our Core Values of SERVE when interfacing with both internal and external customers to ensure that the message and mission of Answers in Genesis is portrayed in an effective and God honoring fashion. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Promote the Answers in Genesis mission and standards
Uphold the Quality Service Standards of Safety, Hospitality, Presentation and Efficiency and create a SERVE culture environment in all work done.
REFERENCE SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as liaison for Answers in Genesis executive staff, speakers, researchers, and writers information needs
Perform staff reference help research requests & identifying relevant material in the collection
Encouraging and serving the personal enrichment needs of staff
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain and develop Main Collection, Rare/Special Collections, and Archive Collection
Collect news items and material concerning Answers in Genesis & associated ministries
Encourage and receive input from staff regarding material purchases
Identify collection material needing replacement, updating, or weeding
CATALOGING RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform original and copy cataloging
Search OCLC's Cataloging and Metadata Services for catalog records & edit to AiG Library practices
Verify LC class numbers & subject headings against AiG Library usage
Correct, re-catalog, and re-classify records as needed
Qualifications REQUIREMENTS:
Must agree with and be able to sign our Statement of Faith
Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Regular attendance at a local Bible-believing church
Working knowledge of the Answers in Genesis ministry and commitment to biblical authority
Value printed reference material but also embracing digital material
Detail oriented with ability to organize and prioritize tasks & manage multiple projects concurrently
Strong and accurate data entry skills
Competent with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel
Good networking skills
Relate to people well and be a team player with a servant heart
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Master of Library Science, Library and Information Science preferred
Prior library work experience preferred
Experience with MARC records, LC subject headings & LC classification system
Strong familiarity with OCLC's Cataloging and Metadata Services, Classification Web, and LC Authority files
Items needed for possible employment:
Completion of on-line application, https://answersingenesis.org
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Salary Requirements
Salvation Testimony
Creation Belief Statement
Confirmation of your agreement with the AiG Statement of Faith
Completion of a Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screen