Thursday, September 17, 2020

Cataloger/Technical Services Librarian - Windsor Locks Public Library

Cataloger/Technical Services Librarian - The Windsor Locks Public Library has an opening for a Cataloger/Technical Services Librarian. Immediate opening for a full time hourly (35 hr/wk) position. This full time position requires flexibility in their schedule to allow for evening and rotating weekend shifts. Individual must have knowledge and demonstrated experience with current cataloging principles and practices. Collection development experience or coursework equivalent preferred. Working knowledge and experience with Sierra (III) or SirsiDynix a plus. Some supervisory, customer service experience, and a sense of humor is preferred. Troubleshoots computer hardware and software, participates in special library projects, and assists in other departments as needed. Ability to utilize social media platforms is a plus. Creativity and ability to produce library marketing materials. Shared responsibility for overseeing daily opening and closing procedures, and directs staff on occasion in the absence of the Director. Candidate must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The successful candidate should have a firm understanding and respect for the individual facets of a library and their amalgamation to provide a strong & positive library experience to meet the community’s needs.
     This position is responsible for: cataloging, processing and bibliographic maintenance of all materials for circulation; selecting library materials through various vendors in collaboration with the Adult Services librarian; overseeing acquisition process, both in-house and online; preparing and reconciling all library materials invoices; maintaining materials budget information; generating various library statistics and reports; collaborating and/or implementing creative adult programming; and training staff and volunteers in technology as needed.
     Associate’s degree in library technology or bachelor’s degree, and 3 years of public library experience. Please send resume and three references to wlockslibposition@mail.com. M/F/D/V