<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_extra"><div><div>Catalog Librarian</div><div>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. </div><div><br></div><div>To be successful in this key position within the organization:</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>You are knowledgeable on all library operations and respected for your ability to help patrons use the full array of library research tools.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>You recognize the crucial role the catalog plays in connecting people to our product.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>You enjoy challenges in describing archival materials and unusual objects for the catalog. </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>You are eager to track down issues with item and bibliographic records and keep current with catalog maintenance.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>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.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>You create customer interactions that bring patrons back.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>You understand customer needs and the importance of connecting them with the right solutions; you are a sleuth at heart.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>You are a team player who thinks quickly on your feet.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>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.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>You share your passion for the product by talking about and offering meaningful recommendations of the latest books, movies and music.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>You know your way around technology, having the ability to teach new users about basic computer skills and more techie things.</div><div><br></div><div>Essential Functions:</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Complete both copy cataloging and original cataloging records for the SEO consortium, maintaining a high and consistent degree of accuracy and quality.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Catalog items in a variety of formats, including local history materials and ephemera.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Perform serials check-in, linking and processing, including completing annual serials renewal.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Perform processing of new materials to make them shelf-ready (adding spine labels, barcodes, book covers, etc. as needed).</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Provide regular coverage in public service area, including nights and weekends.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Assist with digitation efforts as needed.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Recommend workflow and collection maintenance improvements with a goal to improve speed and efficiency.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Assist manager with making cataloging decisions.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Assist with acquisitions processes as needed, particularly when Acquisitions Clerk is away from the library.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Manage monthly catalog maintenance reporting and workflows.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>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.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Support special projects as required.</div><div><br></div><div>Minimum Qualifications:</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Bachelor's degree and 2 years of practical experience in cataloging. </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Successful experience in cataloging within the SEO consortium preferred.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Knowledge of MARC, DDC, AACR2, RDA, and OCLC bibliographic utilities.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Knowledge of CONTENTdm and working with metadata preferred.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Experience using Sirsi-Dynix WorkFlows ILS catalog module preferred.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Strong Microsoft Office skills.</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.</div><div><br></div><div>Department:<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Information & Adult Services</div><div><br></div><div>Reports to:<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Deputy Director</div><div><br></div><div>Compensation Package:</div><div>Full-time 37.5 hours per week, including one evening per week and regular </div><div>weekend rotation. Work locations vary as needed. Hourly rate negotiable DOE. </div><div>Benefits include OPERS retirement, vacation/sick/personal time, and health/dental </div><div>coverage.</div><div><br></div><div>To apply: <span style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div>Email a detailed letter of interest explaining why you are the best candidate for this </div><div>opportunity along with a current resume, names/contact information for 3 work-</div><div>related references, your required minimum hourly pay rate, and a completed </div><div>application (located at <a href="http://wcdpl.org/Employment">http://wcdpl.org/Employment</a>) to A.J. Heilman at</div><div><a href="mailto:ajheilman@wcdpl.org">ajheilman@wcdpl.org</a></div><div><br></div><div>Position open due to retirement. Start date of Monday, April 30, 2018 anticipated. </div><div>Review of applications begins immediately. Open until filled.</div></div><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Michael Penrod, Director<div>Wood County District Public Library</div><div>251 North Main Street, Bowling Green, OH 43402</div><div>Voice:419-352-5104 Fax:419-353-8013</div><div><a href="mailto:michaelpenrod@wcdpl.org" target="_blank">michaelpenrod@wcdpl.org</a> </div><div><br></div></div></div></div>
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