Local History Librarian: Preserve, Explore & Engage

University of Alabama Libraries

Port Charlotte (FL)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 68,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The University of Alabama Libraries seeks a Librarian with a strong Local History focus to preserve, organize, interpret, and share our community’s historical resources. You will work with local history collections, archives, photographs, and documents to help researchers and the public explore the stories behind our community.

Ideal candidates combine strong research and organizational skills with outstanding customer service and a genuine enthusiasm for history, aiming to make local history

Qualifications

Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern library work.
Knowledge of cataloging methods and library classification.
Strong research and organizational abilities.
Excellent customer service and clear communication.
Ability to learn and teach standard library tasks.
Ability to establish positive relationships with patrons and staff.

Responsibilities

Preserve, organize, interpret, and share local history resources.
Assist researchers and the public in exploring historical collections.
Support cataloging, collection development, and reference services.
Contribute to historical programming, exhibits, and outreach initiatives.
Help make local history engaging for diverse audiences.

Skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Library principles

Cataloging basics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Microfilm viewer

Scanner

Copier

Job description

Ideal candidates combine strong research and organizational skills with outstanding customer service and a genuine enthusiasm for history, aiming to make local history

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