[OPLINLIST] job posting: Catalog Librarian

[Michael Penrod]

Catalog Librarian
This position is responsible for creating catalog/metadata records that
efficiently and effectively link patrons to the books, movies, music, and
other items in the library’s collections.  Other responsibilities include
acquisitions/processing tasks as well as serving patrons at the Information
Desk.

To be successful in this key position within the organization:
• You are knowledgeable on all library operations and respected for your
ability to help patrons use the full array of library research tools.
• You recognize the crucial role the catalog plays in connecting people to
our product.
• You enjoy challenges in describing archival materials and unusual objects
for the catalog.
• You are eager to track down issues with item and bibliographic records
and keep current with catalog maintenance.
• You are committed to accuracy and to contributing correct data to the
consortium, but are also a flexible thinker with a commitment to public
service.  You do not get lost in the details… or weeds.  You always have
your eye on the big picture.
• You create customer interactions that bring patrons back.
• You understand customer needs and the importance of connecting them with
the right solutions; you are a sleuth at heart.
• You are a team player who thinks quickly on your feet.
• You adapt well to changing work environments and are eager to learn new
skills and library services so you can share them with library patrons.
• You share your passion for the product by talking about and offering
meaningful recommendations of the latest books, movies and music.
• You know your way around technology, having the ability to teach new
users about basic computer skills and more techie things.

Essential Functions:
• Complete both copy cataloging and original cataloging records for the SEO
consortium, maintaining a high and consistent degree of accuracy and
quality.
• Catalog items in a variety of formats, including local history materials
and ephemera.
• Perform serials check-in, linking and processing, including completing
annual serials renewal.
• Perform processing of new materials to make them shelf-ready (adding
spine labels, barcodes, book covers, etc. as needed).
• Provide regular coverage in public service area, including nights and
weekends.
• Assist with digitation efforts as needed.
• Recommend workflow and collection maintenance improvements with a goal to
improve speed and efficiency.
• Assist manager with making cataloging decisions.
• Assist with acquisitions processes as needed, particularly when
Acquisitions Clerk is away from the library.
• Manage monthly catalog maintenance reporting and workflows.
• Handle physical aspects of the position that include but are not limited
to sitting, standing, bending, stooping, moving, reaching, pushing/pulling
loaded book carts, manual dexterity required for computer work, and lifting
up to 35 pounds.
• Support special projects as required.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of practical experience in cataloging.
• Successful experience in cataloging within the SEO consortium preferred.
• Knowledge of MARC, DDC, AACR2, RDA, and OCLC bibliographic utilities.
• Knowledge of CONTENTdm and working with metadata preferred.
• Experience using Sirsi-Dynix WorkFlows ILS catalog module preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

Department: Information & Adult Services

Reports to: Deputy Director

Compensation Package:
Full-time 37.5 hours per week, including one evening per week and regular
weekend rotation. Work locations vary as needed.  Hourly rate negotiable
DOE.
Benefits include OPERS retirement, vacation/sick/personal time, and
health/dental
coverage.

To apply:
Email a detailed letter of interest explaining why you are the best
candidate for this
opportunity along with a current resume, names/contact information for 3
work-
related references, your required minimum hourly pay rate, and a completed
application (located at http://wcdpl.org/Employment) to A.J. Heilman at
ajheilman at wcdpl.org

Position open due to retirement.  Start date of Monday, April 30, 2018
anticipated.
Review of applications begins immediately.  Open until filled.

-- 
Michael Penrod, Director
Wood County District Public Library
251 North Main Street, Bowling Green, OH 43402
Voice:419-352-5104 Fax:419-353-8013
michaelpenrod at wcdpl.org
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.oplin.org/pipermail/oplinlist/attachments/20180222/c38c628d/attachment.html>