Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Part-Time Technical Services Assistant - The Brookfield Library

Part-Time Technical Services Assistant - The Brookfield Library. Part time (15 hours/week) copy cataloger/technical services assistant at The Brookfield Library. Responsible for copy cataloging of all material for adults, teens, and children, maintaining bibliographic records in database, deletions of materials, and processing materials for circulation. May on occasion work at the Checkout Desk. May attend cataloging-related meetings at other libraries. Requirements: a working knowledge of MARC cataloging, current computer experience, strong keyboarding skills, knowledge of basic library methods, techniques and procedures, considerable ability to pay attention to detail, ability to lift/push medium to heavy weights (cartons of books or book carts filled with library materials). May supervise volunteers for book processing and mending. Qualifications: High school graduate plus two years of appropriate formal post-secondary school courses or the equivalent in practical experience. Current library experience with an automated system strongly preferred. The Brookfield Library is a member of Bibliomation, and uses Evergreen Open Source software. Preferred hours: 5 hours/day, three days/week. $14.50/hour to start. Apply by 2/27/2012 to Cathy Greenwood, Human Resources, 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CT 06804; cgreenwood@brookfieldct.gov.