Technical Services Librarian, Lane Memorial Library, Hampton, NH
Posted February 19, 2016
The Lane Memorial Library is seeking a full-time cataloger and IT assistant to join our team. We are located “in town” in the beach community of Hampton, NH near the MA border. Our community has a population of 15,000 residents in the Fall, Winter, and Spring and we swell to an unverified 100,000 people in the Summer. Roughly 80% of residents hold library cards in our community and make regular use of our 16,500 sq. feet library and collection of 84,000 titles.
Duties: Under the supervision of the Head of Technical Services the cataloger is responsible for daily cataloging of all new library acquisitions using Library.Solution cataloging software and a wide variety of IT duties. Majority of 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.
Full job description available at: http://www.
Qualifications: Candidates should be detail-oriented and have knowledge and experience cataloging MARC records including a familiarity with both AACR2 and RDA cataloging standards. Experience with serving patrons at reference and/or service desks is required. MLS and public library experience strongly preferred. Candidates should also have a proficient technical knowledge of computers and networking. A high comfort level with common desktop software (Microsoft Office and open source equivalents, image editors, etc.) is critical. Must be able to carry and move up to 30 lbs. of equipment and climb under desks and up ladders to connect wiring.
Closing date: Monday March 21, 2016 or until filled
Wage: $17.34 – $23.32/hour, commensurate with education and experience.
EOE. Excellent benefits package. The library complies with N.H. RSA 283:4 and 283:5 with regard to hiring veterans and un-remarried veteran’s widows.
Send cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to:
Amanda Reynolds Cooper, Director
Lane Memorial Library
2 Academy Avenue
Hampton, NH 03842
(603) 926-3368
[email protected]