MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks technical processing supervisor

[Marian Bremer]

Technical Processing Supervisor

MIT Lincoln Laboratory is seeking an individual to provide
enhanced and customized access to internal and external
electronic information. As a member of the Library &
Information Services Department, the successful candidate
will supervise the Technical Processing Department
(consisting of three employees) and will work with a team of
information professionals providing services to the
Laboratory's 2200+ employees, including its 700+ scientists
and engineers.  Primary responsibilities will include:

-- Supervise the cataloging and processing of all materials,
i.e., book, journals, maps, and Laboratory reports, using
the OCLC and SIRSI computer systems
-- Supervise all acquisitions of books and journals
-- Develop and maintain effective vendor relations
-- Manage licensing of electronic journals and databases
-- Maintain map collection and provide map reference service

-- Investigate and implement the latest technologies that
support access to electronic information, including use of
Laboratory-wide controlled vocabulary and metadata
-- Provide reference service (part-time)

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: 5 years or more in a scientific or technical
library. Supervisory experience in acquisitions, cataloging
and journal management required

Skills:
Working knowledge of OCLC system, national cataloging
standards, and issues and trends in technical services,
automation and cataloging electronic content.
Experience with an integrated library system, preferably
Sirsi, and with journal management systems. Ability to
communicate clearly and effectively. Strong supervisory
skills.  Familiarity with map types and map scales,
knowledge of GIS (desired)

Education:  ALA-accredited Masters in Library Science,
undergraduate degree in the physical sciences or engineering
preferred.

MIT salaries and benefits are competitive with industry and
include medical, dental, life, and disability insurance;
tax-sheltered medical/dental and dependent care spending
accounts; an employer-matched 401(k) savings plan; a
retirement plan; tax-deferred annuity plans; a tuition
assistance program for  employees; a children's education
loan program; a children's scholarship program for study at
MIT; child care services; an on-site Health and Wellness
Center; the MIT Federal Credit Union; a relocation
assistance program, and a liberal vacation and holiday
policy.   MIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V;
U.S. Citizenship Required.

To apply, please forward a cover letter and scannable resume
to Linda Hampson:

     hampson at ll.mit.edu (ASCII Text File)
     (781) 981-7086(fax)

     Human Resources
     MIT Lincoln Laboratory
     244 Wood Street
     Lexington, MA 02420-9108
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Marian Bremer
Manager, Library & Information Services
MIT Lincoln Laboratory
244 Wood Street
Lexington, MA  02420-9176 USA

email: mbremer at ll.mit.edu
Voice: (781) 981-7171       Fax: (781) 981-0345
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