Technical Services Specialist: Cataloging & Acquisitions (Part-Time), Stratford Library (Stratford, CT)

Posted February 12, 2025

Job Summary:

Stratford Library is hiring a Technical Services Specialist – Cataloging & Acquisitions. This is a 15 hour a week position processing and cataloging primarily children’s materials. The Technical Services Specialist is responsible for copy cataloging with the library’s Koha system including searching for and importing records from both z39.50 and OCLC, importing and overlaying vendor records, and following the library’s local cataloging practices. This position focuses on children’s print and non-print materials but may also handle teen and adult materials as needed.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate is familiar with technical services work, the Dewey Decimal System, and MARC records. Working a public service desk will occasionally be required and candidates must have a commitment to an equitable and inclusive approach to public service. Bachelor’s degree OR a combination of education and experience or training that would indicate the skills needed for the work is required.

How To Apply:

To learn more, please visit the official job posting, linked here.

Please send your resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references to the following address:

Laura Lindgren
Stratford Library Association
2203 Main Street, Stratford,
CT 06614

Or: email [email protected].

Deadline: Wednesday March 12, 2025