Job Summary
The Managing Librarian provides reference services related to the Science and Technology Council of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and manages the Council’s dedicated Archivist/Librarian, in addition to working on a wide variety of specialized tasks and projects as assigned.
Reports to the Senior Manager of Sci-Tech Forums, History and Awards. (Connects to Margaret Herrick Library’s Associate Director, Reference & Public Services)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise assigned staff performing tasks in service of the Science and Technology Council; coordinate with other Library staff on inter-related activities
- Conduct research for various Academy staff members and/or departments required for a wide variety of Academy projects and programs throughout the year
- Develop and implement forward-looking plans and objectives for the collection development and maintenance of the Council’s information resource/reference library
- Develop and implement storage and maintenance procedures for Sci-Tech Council and Awards records and information within the Academy system as appropriate.
- Develop and provide effective training for access to Science and Technology materials
- Assist with virtual reference services and provide remote access to Library materials
- Assist patrons in accessing Library materials; resolve patron issues/problems
- Assist with the Library implementation of LibGuides
- Participate in the clipping and indexing of current publications for inclusion in Core Collections clipping files
- Perform other duties as assigned
