The role – what you’ll do
Barr is seeking a processing librarian to join our Records and Library Services team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this hybrid role, you will support approximately 1,200 internal clients across the United States and Canada, with a primary focus on processing project and corporate records, and occasionally processing library materials. You will work collaboratively with other members of Records and Library Services to strengthen Barr’s records management program, organize and maintain information, support client requests, and improve records and library processes.
A successful person in this role is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing independent, proactive work with team collaboration. They also have exceptional internal client service and strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal clients.
Your impact – key responsibilities
Records processing and management: Process, analyze, classify, and enter metadata for project and corporate records, supporting documents, and occasional library materials. Provide records management services and support the continued growth of the records management program.
Cataloging and metadata: Catalog materials, conduct catalog maintenance, and collaborate with other librarians to develop and implement consistent processing and metadata-entry conventions.
Records access and retrieval: coordinate physical and digital retrieval of client records requests and provide staff with clear direction for accessing materials.
Client support and education: Support and educate internal clients on records management practices and library services, providing responsive service to approximately 1,200 internal clients across the United States and Canada.
Compliance and copyright: assist with corporate legal matters related to records management and collaborate with other librarians on copyright review, analysis, and related catalog updates.
Process improvement and collaboration: Identify and support improvements to records management processes and contribute to ongoing team improvement efforts.
About the opportunity
Hybrid: A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Minneapolis, Minnesota, office.
Physical requirements: Move materials weighing up to 35 pounds as needed to perform essential job duties. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
About you – required core competencies
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Experience: Three years of experience or similar transferable professional experience involving document and information coordination related to the following: Working in a special library, public library, academic library, or archive
Working in an office administrative or coordination role
Experience with cataloging
Experience or knowledge of records management
Knowledge of copyright in a business environment
Ability to navigate state and federal laws related to copyright and records management
Communication: Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Software: Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. Knowledge of or experience working with an integrated library system (ILS) or metadata conventions
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future
Helpful additional experience (not required)
Master’s degree in library and information science or relevant field
Four plus years of records management experience
Reference interview experience
Copyright experience in a business environment
Experience with digital lifecycle management
Possession of a current, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Compensation: Anticipated range of $25.00–$29.00 per hour. Compensation will vary…