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Contract Librarian

SME

SME Headquarters

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$20.00 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Englewood, CO

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Other

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) has an immediate need for a Contract Librarian for the 2,000-title collection of the Stuart Wallace Memorial Library housed at SME in Englewood, Colorado.  We are looking for someone who can devote full time efforts for 10 weeks.

 Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Finish labeling each book in the collection.
  • Add a subject matter color-coding system.
  • Wrap rare and dust-jacketed books in Mylar.
  • Organize books on the shelves.
  • Order signage to direct patrons to the subject areas.
  • Post an acknowledgment of funding from the AIME James Douglas Library Fund.
  • Continually update and make the master listing accessible to patrons via a printout in the library and a link on SME’s website.
  • Write a Mission Statement/Purpose for the library.
  • Write a Policy & Procedures Manual for the library.
  • Create a Receipt of Deposit form for donations.
  • Create a thank-you/tax-deduction letter to send to donors.

This is a great opportunity to use your knowledge and experience to help create a library from the ground up.

The Community

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) is a professional society (nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation) whose more than15,000 membership represents all professionals serving the minerals industry in more than 85 countries. SME members include engineers, geologists, metallurgists, educators, students and researchers.  SME advances the worldwide minerals community through information exchange and professional development. SME's staff of 48 are located in Englewood, Colorado. 

HR Info

Michelle Davidson at davidson@smenet.org

Please send you resume to jobs@smenet.org

 

Posted Jun 9, 2014