Summary: 

The Processing Librarian is a collaborative member of the Records and Library Services team. This team provides support to approximately 1,200 internal clients in the United States and Canada. The person in this role works primarily with processing records under the business function of records management. There is potential to expand the role in the future.  

On a daily basis, the role focuses on processing project and corporate records and occasional processing of library materials.  

Please provide both a resume and a cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, please describe your experience and knowledge of records management and cataloging.  

Responsibilities include: 

• Providing records management services 

• Collaboratively implementing the growth of the records management program

• Conveying directions to staff to access materials

• Cataloging

• Coordinating physical and digital retrieval of client records requests

• Collaboratively developing and implementing conventions for processing and metadata entry

• Analyzing, classifying, and entering metadata of project records and supporting documents

• Supporting and assisting process improvements as they relate to records management

• Supporting, assisting, and educating clients on records management practices and library services

• Assisting with corporate legal matters as they relate to records management 

• Collaborating with other librarians on copyright review analysis and catalog updates

• Conducting catalog maintenance

• Contributing to ongoing improvement efforts in a team setting 

Minimum qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Five or more years of related experience working in a special library, public library, academic library, or archive

• Ability to work a minimum of three days a week at Barr’s Minneapolis office

• Experience with cataloging

• Experience working with an integrated library system (ILS)

• 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

• Exceptional organizational skills and expert attention to detail

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Exceptional customer service and ability to build strong relationships with internal clients

• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently and often proactively, with minimal oversight and supervision

• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 35 pounds

• Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in library and information science

• Six or more years of records management experience

• Reference interview experience

• At least one year of copyright experience in a business environment

• Experience with digital lifecycle management 

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.

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