Monday, August 18, 2014

Librarian, Cataloging Services - Greenwich Library

Librarian, Cataloging Services - Part-time. Town of Greenwich, CT - Greenwich Library. Close date: August 29, 2014. Salary: $26.50 - 27.60/hr. Summary: Works with professional, para-professional, and clerical staff within library and areas of primary responsibility among Resource Management team. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university. One year of work experience in technical services preferred, but will consider a recent graduate with focus on technology. Job Description: Works with professional, para-professional, and clerical staff within library and areas of primary responsibility among Resource Management team. Responsible for copy and original cataloging applying AACR2 and RDA standards. Responsible for classifying library materials using DDC standards. May create documentation related to local cataloging practices. Attends professional meetings and staff conferences; creates and carries out an individualized plan for updating and broadening information, technical, communication and team skills. May create and maintain databases of local information. Performs related work as required. Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of standard cataloging documentation and procedures including AACR2, RDA, MARC bibliographic and authority formats, LCSH and DDC. Knowledge of OCLC and Z39.50 searching. The ability to write documentation related to cataloging procedures. The ability to adapt to changing technologies. Familiarity with Windows 7 and Office applications. For additional details and to apply, please go to http://www.greenwichct.org/Government/Departments/Human_Resources/Employment_Opportunities/. Applications will only be accepted through the website on or before the close date.