Technical Librarian jobs in Indianapolis, IN

Technical Librarian develops and maintains a collection of technical information and provides research and reference support to researchers, scientists, and engineers. Builds an extensive network of technical information resources and contacts from various sources like government agencies, universities, professional and industry associations to obtain the required information. Being a Technical Librarian communicates with researchers to develop and maintain a broad knowledge and understanding of the organization's relevant topics and effectively target technical publications as information sources. Creates abstracts, bibliographies, and metadata to classify the information. Additionally, Technical Librarian obtains translations of literature as needed. Supports and maintains the library's technology infrastructure and information retrieval tools. Typically requires a master's degree in library science. Typically reports to a manager. The Technical Librarian work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Technical Librarian typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Digital Initiatives Librarian
  • Butler University
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Job no: 495048
    Work type: Faculty
    Location: Indianapolis
    Categories: Faculty

    Position Description

    Butler University Libraries seeks a Digital Initiatives Librarian to lead our efforts to create access to the University’s unique collections and resources, ensuring that these materials are easily discoverable by the Butler University community and the public. This new position is the result of the Libraries’ commitment to improving and broadening the scope of our digital collections which currently include resources from the Libraries’ Special Collections and University Archives as well as departments across campus. The Digital Initiatives Librarian will provide expertise to the Libraries on evolving digital asset management and digital preservation best practices and will work collaboratively with library colleagues and others to help create and sustain digital collections, policies, and workflows.

    Reporting to the Head of Special Collections, the Digital Initiatives Librarian will supervise one staff member, the Digital Scholarship Associate. The person in this position will oversee the digitization of materials in a variety of formats; the planning and execution of new digital collections and exhibits; and the maintenance and growth of existing digital projects. The Digital Initiatives Librarian will also join a team of librarians working to support students with course-assigned digital projects.

    As expected of all library faculty, the Digital Initiatives Librarian participates in the Butler Libraries’ liaison librarian program. This position has a liaison responsibility to the College of Education, focusing on information literacy instruction, outreach, and research support, and will be responsible for maintaining progress toward promotion through activities in librarianship, scholarship, professional activity, and University service. Key professional expectations include contributing to the growth and improvement of digital platforms provided by the PALNI consortium and to support InDiPres, our collaborative digital preservation organization.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    • In collaboration with the Head of Special Collections and other library colleagues, set priorities for digital collections and exhibit projects.
    • Develop and refine policies and workflows surrounding digital collections, projects, and copyright.
    • Participate in Butler Libraries’ liaison librarian program, providing information literacy instruction, outreach, and research support to the College of Education.
    • Maintain awareness of the Education Library collection and resources.
    • Using the appropriate digital asset management software, set up and add resources to digital collections and exhibits in collaboration with the Cataloging & Metadata Specialist and the Metadata Assistant.
    • Supervise the Digital Scholarship Associate, who manages activities in the Butler University Libraries’ Digital Scholarship Lab.
    • Promote the Libraries’ digital collections and exhibits both within and outside of Butler University.
    • Participate in migrations to new digital asset management software when needed.
    • Participate in the Libraries’ digital preservation efforts and potentially lead local/statewide efforts, including with the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI).
    • Apply knowledge of trends and issues in copyright, metadata, and controlled vocabularies in higher education and academic libraries settings.
    • Fulfill expectations for Butler Libraries’ faculty in areas of librarianship, service, scholarship, and professional activity.
    • Exercise excellent planning, analytical, interpersonal, supervisory, project management, and organizational skills to complete job duties.
    • Communicate with technical and non-technical individuals verbally and in writing, including preparing project documentation to support training and best practice guidelines.

    Required Qualifications

    • Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library science program conferred by start date.
    • Experience working with archival or special collection materials, including born digital materials.
    • Demonstrated knowledge with digital asset management systems, digital preservation, and workflows.
    • Demonstrated knowledge of established and emerging standards relating to descriptive, structural, and technical metadata and controlled vocabularies.
    • A strong service orientation and a demonstrated commitment to staff development and diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

    Preferred:

    While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

    • Experience delivering information literacy instruction.
    • Capable of learning new systems and tools.
    • Experience with migrating existing digital collections to a new digital asset management system.
    • Experience with user testing and promotion of digital collections and exhibits.
    • Skills in customizing digital collection and exhibit displays.
    • Flexible and detail-oriented with good teamwork and public service skills.

    Required Materials:

    Applicants for the position should submit:

    • A letter of interest
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • The names and contact information for three professional references
    • Reflection on how you would approach information literacy instruction (one page or less)

    About Butler

    Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing six colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

    Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.

    Butler University is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.

    Advertised: February 19, 2024

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Youth Services Librarian
  • Hancock County Public Library
  • Palestine, IN FULL_TIME
  • TITLE: Youth Services Librarian - Sugar Creek BranchHOURS: Full Time Exempt - 40 hours per weekREPORTS TO: Youth Services ManagerSCHEDULE: Weekdays, with one evening per week and weekends in rotationP...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Librarian (2024-2025 School Year)
  • Greenwood Christian Academy
  • Greenwood, IN PART_TIME
  • TITLE: Librarian DEPARTMENT: Lower School JOB TYPE: 10-Month Contract, Part-Time (Up to 20 Hours Per Week) REPORTS TO: Lower School Principal POSITION OBJECTIVE: To advance the school’s spiritual and ...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Public Services Librarian (FT/Adult)
  • Marion Co Public Library
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Position Details • Title: Public Services Librarian- Adult Focus • Location: Martiandale Brightwood Branch• Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week • Schedule: May vary, but will include a combination of ...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Plumber Install Technician
  • Advantage Technical
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Plumber Install Technician Direct Hire M-F (8mto5pm) No Weekends * Professionally greet and interact with business customers. * May be required to fish water tubing thru walls and ceilings. * Complete...
  • 1 Month Ago

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MEP Manager
  • Anova Technical Services
  • Indianapolis, IN FULL_TIME
  • Anova Technical Services is a growing professional service organization headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana with project locations across the US. Our clients come from various markets such as pharm...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (Bcba) - Early Intervention Center Indianapolis
  • Centria Autism
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Life Skills Autism Academy is a center-based therapy program focusing on children ages 2-6 who need Early Intensive Beha...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Business Development Key Acct Mgr - MidWest
  • LEDVANCE
  • The selected candidate for this role will be in the Midwest region (Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis, etc.) and be locat...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cook
  • CMLH
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Since 1997, Mike Cunningham, owner of Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG), has created an array of unforgettable dining ex...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Middle School Teacher
  • GetSelected.com
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Free job-searching + PD for educators. Find a school you love! Position Description Seeking Middle School Teachers at mu...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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IIS Project Manager-Corporate Real Estate
  • Indiana University Health
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Description IIS Project Manager-Corporate Real Estate Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare syste...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Room Attendant
  • The Alexander | a Dolce Hotel
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Property Description: The Alexander, A Dolce Hotel is a contemporary and upscale hotel located in the vibrant city of In...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Digital Initiatives Librarian
  • Butler University
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Digital Initiatives Librarian Job no: 495048 Work type: Faculty Location: Indianapolis Categories: Faculty Position Desc...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Software Engineer - COBOL
  • FULLBEAUTY Brands
  • At FULLBEAUTY Brands, we believe that size is just a number and every number counts. We believe in embracing who you are...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...
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Income Estimation for Technical Librarian jobs
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