Job: Cataloging Librarian

General Information
Position:
Cataloging Librarian

Number position available:
1

Compensation:
$50,000 - $55,000

Job Category:
Administration

ALA:
Position REQUIRES a Master's degree from an ALA accredited program.

Description:

Gwinnett County Public Library, located in the northeast metro Atlanta area, provides services and resources to one of the most populous and dynamically diverse areas of the South. We are looking for a Cataloging Librarian to assist with our materials and collection sourcing. 

 

Purpose:

This position is responsible for performing advanced professional level librarian duties. Positions are responsible for system-wide cataloging and promotion of library materials.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Develops and implements cataloging best practices, policies and procedures. Maintain cataloging documentation to reflect current standards and practices.
  2. Performs original (including complex) and copy cataloging of all formats of library materials to facilitate their identification, access and use.
  3. Interprets and applies Library of Congress Subject headings, the Dewey Decimal System, Resource Description and Access (RDA), MARC, and alternative classification schema (BISAC) in cataloging and classifying library materials.
  4. Maintains current knowledge of cataloging standards and practices in libraries, including RDA, MARC, BIBFRAME, LCSH, LC Classification, alternative classification schema and stays abreast of new and forthcoming practices.
  5. Maintains, analyzes, and updates authority records in the database including local authority records via batch importing and assessment.
  6. Trains and assists staff in copy-cataloging procedures; prioritizing and assigning work.
  7. Executes reports and performs scheduled database maintenance to ensure accurate and detailed cataloging to facilitate ease of access to library materials.
  8. Plans and coordinates with other departments to implement system-wide changes such as integrated library system migrations, opening day collections, and Dewey-less shelving schema.
  9. Provides cataloging and bibliographic assistance to paraprofessional Library staff by responding to questions and concerns via ticket system, creates documentation to support new work processes or the launch of new services, and to support the training of new and existing staff.
  10. Provides internal and external customer service through both active and responsive classification of library materials. Provides collection analysis support to all levels of library staff through creation of reports using the ILS system and SQL reporting tools, and through in-person or virtual meetings with branch staff.
  11. Participates in outreach to educational, civic and community groups to promote library services; provides content to support related marketing activities.  Serves on system-wide teams to support system goals.

 

 

Knowledge of:

●       Educational principles;

●       Library cataloging principles and procedures;

●       Library operational principles and practices;

●       Basic library administration principles;

●       Customer service principles;

●       Advanced budgeting principles;

●       Library collection development;

●       Library information services;

●       Supervisory principles;

●       Library reference principles and practices.

●       Statistical principles;

●       Basic database structure and functionality

 

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Physical Requirement:

Positions in this class typically require: feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

 

Apply at https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6156223.careers?ApplyToJob=235195283

Or email resume to CKing@gwinnettpl.org. Position is also listed on Indeed.


Education:

Skill in:

●       Cataloging library materials using integrated library systems and OCLC Connexion.

●       Promoting library materials through the online catalog

●       Supervising and evaluating employees;

●       Operating equipment associated with technical services

●       Providing internal and external customer service;

●       Operating a computer and applicable software;

●       Communicating professional librarian topics and issues;

●       Educating the staff and public on library materials and resources

●       Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

 

●       Generating and analyzing statistical data

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

●       Master’s Degree in Library Science from a program accredited by the ALA and

●       Two years of experience related to area of assignment or 

 

●       An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above


Multilingual:
N/A

Job open date:
10-16-2019

Application deadline:
Open Until Filled

Apply at:
www.gcpl.org

Additional information
Library Type:
  • Public Libraries

Job Type:
Full-time

Job Location

Physical address where the job position is located.

Job Place:
1001 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lawrenceville GA 30046

Job Location:
Northeast Florida

Address:
1001 Lawrenceville Hwy

City:
Lawrenceville

Zip:
30046

County:
Nassau


Institution Information
Institution Name :
Gwinnett County Public Library

Address:
1001 Lawrenceville Hwy

City:
Lawrenceville

State:
GA

Zip:
30046

Contact Information / How to apply
Contact Name:
Cynthia King

Contact Email:
cking@gwinnettpl.org

Contact Phone:
770-822-4522 ext 5323

Contact Fax:
1-678-985-6131

How to apply

Apply at https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6156223.careers?ApplyToJob=235195283


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