San Francisco, USA
Resource librarian
at NicoleHollis
NicoleHollis is seeking a resource librarian to join its studio in San Francisco, USA.
NicoleHollis is seeking a motivated, passionate and aspiring individual with a background in library management or a masters degree in library information science to join our design studio. This is a full-time position with full benefits package in a fast-paced creative environment located in our San Francisco office.
Job description
Vendor management: the resource librarian oversees the scheduling, coordination and facilitation of studio-wide vendor presentations; sources, updates, and manages digital and physical vendor resources; and establishes and maintains contacts with vendors, showrooms, and galleries.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- establish and maintain vendor relationships and contacts
- organise and schedule new vendor presentations and routine vendor updates
- create workflows and file structures for vendor resources
- update vendor information across multiple platforms
- update and maintain the digital and physical catalogue library
- share vendor resources with the studio
- coordination with digital asset management librarian to maintain records in Canto software
Materials and resource library: the resource librarian oversees the management of the materials library and supports the work of the studio.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- managing the overall organisation, general maintenance and updating of the materials library
- oversee and manage interns for maintenance, general upkeep, and organisation of physical library
- materials sourcing for the library and assistance with sourcing and procurement of materials samples for current projects
- assistance to design teams with sourcing of textiles, furniture, accessories and art for current projects when necessary
- maintaining relationships and establishing new contacts and with manufacturers, vendors, showrooms, and galleries to ensure all samples and catalogues remain current; input new resources into resource databases
- identify new vendors and resources, and share information with designers and architects about new products; arrange for representatives to visit when appropriate
- sharing new product information with the studio
Requirements:
- experience with materials library management with prior-experience and understanding of the interior design, art, and architecture industry
- proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Bridge, Spexx and data management software
- ability to create and manage spreadsheets and custom database solution
- strong organisational, prioritising and problem-solving skills
- strong communication skills
- knowledge of trade resources and vendors
- initiative, attention to details and follow-through are key factors
- ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lb of materials
- master of library and information science preferred, but not required
Please submit your application using the ‘apply’ link below.