Technical Services Librarian, Lane Memorial Library, Hampton NH

Posted November 8, 2013

Busy coastal New Hampshire public library is looking for a full-time cataloger and IT assistant.

 

Duties: Under the supervision of the Head of Technical Services the cataloger is responsible for a wide variety of IT duties and daily cataloging of all new library acquisitions using Library.Solution cataloging software. Most work is copy cataloging of downloaded records, with occasional original cataloging as necessary. In addition to cataloging, the position involves assisting staff and patrons with software and hardware problems, troubleshooting networking issues, assisting with maintenance of the library’s Drupal website, and routine computer maintenance. The position includes shifts on the library’s reference desk, including one evening per week.

 

Qualifications: Candidates should be detail-oriented and have some knowledge of cataloging MARC records. They should have a strong technical knowledge of computers and networking. Knowledge of Windows and Linux servers, Drupal, HTML, CSS and PHP are a plus. A high comfort level with common desktop software is critical. Applicants must be able to lift and move computers and monitors, crawl under desks or in tight spaces to hook them up, and not mind the dust doing so. Experience with serving patrons at a reference desk is important. MLS and public library experience preferred.

 

Closing Date: Available immediately. The job will remain open until the position is filled.

 

Salary range: Based on education and experience: $33813-$38259. Generous benefits.  Full job description available http://www.lanememoriallibrary.org/catalogerjob. Send resume and three current professional references with phone numbers to Director Amanda Reynolds Cooper, Lane Memorial Library, 2 Academy Avenue, Hampton, NH 03842 or to [email protected]. A background check is required. EOE.