Cataloging and Metadata Librarian, Arlington Public Library, Arlington, VA
Posted March 10, 2017
Salary $26.76 – $42.84 Hourly
Job Type Part-Time
Closing 3/16/2017 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Information
Join an innovative team that continuously strives to anticipate and meet community needs, maintain rich library collections, and improve upon a 98% customer satisfaction rating. Cataloging and Metadata Services is part of a Materials Management Division that centrally acquires, catalogs, classifies, and processes all materials for Central Library, seven branches, and the Pop-Up location, and maintains the integrity of a database of 300,000+ catalog records.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Playing a key role in the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of the library’s cataloging, authority control, receiving, and processing workflows.
- Insuring that print, non-print, and electronic resources are accessible to borrowers in the most timely and cost-effective manner possible.
- Supporting the manager in quality control for the cataloging and processing of all library materials, while maintaining proper cataloging standards and procedures.
- Keeping abreast of emerging trends, innovations and best practices affecting library systems and catalogs, and of methods of electronic resources management and metadata standards.
- Ability to use cataloging tools, such as MarcEdit, Sierra’s global update to create lists and global update functions, and OCLC Connexion Client, to implement changes and enhancements to the library database.
- Performing original and copy cataloging in all formats. Proven working knowledge of cataloging tools and resources (DDC, USMARC, RDA, AACR2, LCSH, LCNAF and LCC), and performing batch-loading of large vendor sets.
- Coordinating database policies and procedures for the library system, and performing database maintenance practices.
- Incorporating new ways of leveraging technology for collecting, organizing, and providing access to library materials.
The successful candidate will be able to help leadership inspire a broad and shared vision for innovative library services, demonstrate the ability to work quickly and accurately in a service and production-oriented environment, and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing workplace.
Selection Criteria
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university, plus two years’ professional experience providing library services with at least one year in cataloging related work.
The ideal candidate will have experience providing programming or technical services that include the following:
- Automated library cataloging, authority control, and acquisitions processes, such as Dewey Decimal Classification, AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, OCLC and LC subject headings, RDA, and LCNAF;
- Working with vendors to outsource cataloging and processing library materials, including those pertaining to shelf-ready product delivery;
- Workflows to incorporate new technologies or shifts in cataloging priorities.
- Knowledge of integrated library systems and statistical analysis;
- Understanding of typical collection development, acquisitions, and processing practices of a large library; and/or
- Experience with technical services modules of Innovative Interface’s Sierra or other automated systems.
Special Requirements
Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Librarian’s Certificate.
Additional Information
Work Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday within the hours of 7:30-5:30 p.m. (Scheduling is flexible within limits.)
Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached, however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Arlington County Government employee benefits depend on whether a position is permanent, the number of hours worked, and the number of months the position is scheduled.
Specific information on benefits and conditions of employment can be found on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
01 Do you have a Masters of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
02 How much full-time professional experience do you have providing library services which included at least one year in cataloging related work?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year to less than 2 years
- 2 years to less than 3 years
- 3 years or more
03 Please indicate if you have any of the following: (Check all that apply) Be sure the detail of any experience checked is reflected in the work history section of your application.
- Automated library cataloging, authority control, and acquisitions processes, such as Dewey Decimal Classification, AACR2, MARC21, LCSH, OCLC and LC subject headings, RDA, and LCNAF
- Working with vendors outsourcing and cataloging library technical services, including those pertaining to shelf-ready product delivery
- Workflows to incorporate new technologies or shifts in cataloging priorities
- Knowledge of integrated library systems and statistical analysis
- Understanding of typical collection development, acquisitions, and processing practices of a large library
- Working with vendor outsourcing program in library technical services
- Experience with technical services modules of Innovative Interface’s Sierra or other automated systems
- None of the above
Phonec703-228-3500
Website http://www.arlingtonva.us/pers