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Librarian II – Cataloger, Brookline, Public Library, Brookline, MA

The Town of Brookline Public Library (main library) is seeking candidates for the position of Librarian/Cataloger. This position will perform administrative, direct service, and professional work in classifying, and cataloging physical and digital materials for the Library, and processing interlibrary loan activity.

  • Will work with the network to ensure compliance with network lending agreements and metadata standards
  • provides some supervision to volunteers
  • handles serials record maintenance and cataloging for reference department staff and branch libraries, and provides assistance and information to library patrons.

Requirements

  • Master’s of Library and Information Science degree, plus additional training in library technology
  • 2-3 years of experience in library operations
  • knowledge of Dewey classification
  • descriptive cataloging practices
  • authority and serial control
  • ability to organize time
  • prioritize duties
  • accomplish tasks with a high level of accuracy
  • ability to work independently
  • ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and excellent customer service and computer skills
  • Additional language skills are a plus.

Must be available to work some weekends and evenings.

Starting salary $28.76 plus generous benefits.

Resume and cover letter by June 12, 2017 to: [email protected]