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State Historical Society Librarian
Job ID 58476
Starting Salary $46,723-$47,673
Basic Functions and Responsibilities
Assist patrons by providing reference services and actively participate in the collection and preservation of the reference, newspaper, and other research collections.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist patrons by providing reference services to the collection.
• Develop and maintain relationships with newspaper publishers, libraries and historical societies to collect current and historic Missouri newspapers for inclusion in SHSMO collections.
• Inventory and prepare newspapers for conservation and microfilming including conducting quality control and enhancing digital images.
• Prepare microfilm shipments for vendors and customers and process incoming shipments.
• Maintain and operate equipment to scan and microfilm collections.
• Catalog newspapers and related collections according to current standards.
• Promote collections using social media platforms and SHSMO publications.
• Continue education through attending conferences, seminars, and professional meetings.
• Conduct tours and presentations to promote the use of the research center.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in History or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
• Excellent visual, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to lift and carry 35 to 40-pound boxes is mandatory.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Library Science or History or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Experience working with digital materials.
• Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of the history of Missouri and the Midwest.