Technical Services Cataloging Specialist

Description

Are you ready to bring your organizational skills and attention to detail to a Library that values innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning?

Are you looking to work at a service-focused library dedicated to connecting the community to knowledge, ideas, and information in meaningful and impactful ways? 

If so, consider coming to work with us as a Technical Services Cataloging Specialist and join our Material Services Team. This is a full-time position. 

Under the supervision of the Technical Services Supervisor, this employee serves as the Technical Services Cataloging Specialist. The Technical Services Cataloging Specialist performs technical library activities that include the enhancement of records with inadequate patron access for printed and audio-visual material; this may include some foreign language material. Specific responsibilities/functions will be assigned by the Technical Services Supervisor on the basis of experience, skills, and specific needs of the department.

The pay range for this position is $53,676 to $54,600 annually depending on qualifications. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, IMRF pension program, paid time off, as well as other related benefits. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of this position include:

· Utilizes the OCLC database for original and adaptive cataloging of new materials to create enhanced MARC cataloging records according to national standards and local policies

· Classifies library materials using the current Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC23) and Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).

· Utilizes metadata skills to aid in maintenance of existing catalog records and authorities.

· Maintains an awareness and understanding of current policies and procedures.

· Develops and maintains position-relevant technology skills.

· May participate in library-wide workgroups.

· Participates in relevant training, continuing education, and/or professional development.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications 

· Bachelor’s degree or LTA certificate

· Minimum two years cataloging library experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Understands Resource Description and Access (RDA) for descriptive cataloging.

· Communicates effectively in person, by telephone and in writing, with staff, the public and vendors.

· Working knowledge of media, fiction, and nonfiction materials.

· Develops and maintains position-relevant technology skills.

· May participate in library-wide workgroups.

· Participates in relevant training, continuing education, and/or professional development.

· Works independently and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.

· Adaptable to changes in existing practices, library routines, and workflows.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain and foster cooperative, courteous working relationships with a multicultural/multigenerational staff and patron population.

· Can listen, analyze, problem solve, and exercise good judgment when handling both routine and non-routine issues.

· Can operate a personal computer; has knowledge of ILS software and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

· Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, and stoop on an occasional basis.

· Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and ability to reach overhead.

· Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis.

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at the Glenview Public Library are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, religion, actual or perceived sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation or sexual preference, gender identity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability (unrelated to an individual's ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without a reasonable accommodation), association with a person with a disability, unfavorable discharge from military service or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected by state, federal or local law.

Requirements

Education/Experience/Qualifications 

· Bachelor’s degree or LTA certificate

· Minimum two years cataloging library experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Understands Resource Description and Access (RDA) for descriptive cataloging.

· Communicates effectively in person, by telephone and in writing, with staff, the public and vendors.

· Working knowledge of media, fiction, and nonfiction materials.

· Develops and maintains position-relevant technology skills.

· May participate in library-wide workgroups.

· Participates in relevant training, continuing education, and/or professional development.

· Works independently and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.

· Adaptable to changes in existing practices, library routines, and workflows.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain and foster cooperative, courteous working relationships with a multicultural/multigenerational staff and patron population.

· Can listen, analyze, problem solve, and exercise good judgment when handling both routine and non-routine issues.

· Can operate a personal computer; has knowledge of ILS software and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

· Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, and stoop on an occasional basis.

· Ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, and ability to reach overhead.

· Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis.