Head of Cataloging & Technical Services, Lynnfield Public Library, (Lynnfield, MA)
Posted June 25, 2025
Job Description
After Lynnfield recently passed an override, The Lynnfield Public Library is looking for a motivated, organized, and creative person to join our collaborative team as a full-time Head of Technical Services. This position plans, organizes, and supervises all aspects of the Technical Services Department. This position also establishes and reviews goals, objectives and procedures concerning material allocation, acquisitions, materials cataloging and database control.
Position Duties
- Supervises all acquisitions and serials module functions and procedures including the processing of orders, selection of vendors, payment of invoices and claims handling.
- Responsible for original cataloging, copy cataloging, and classification of print and non-print materials using AACR2, RDA, LC subject headings, LC classification and MARC books format.
- Responsible for maintenance of database records (Inputting records into the database, Correcting existing records, and General problem solving).
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Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school
- Minimum of three years to five years of progressive library and supervisory experience
- Demonstrated supervisory skills
- Demonstrated organizational ability
- Demonstrated good public service orientation
- Library of Congress knowledge a plus
Hours & Compensation
- 35 hours per week, including one scheduled evening per week and one scheduled Saturday every four weeks.
- $30.88 – $34.35 / hour
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, submit cover letter and resume to Director Abigail Porter ([email protected]).
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