Cataloger, Lynnfield Public Library, (Lynnfield, MA)

Posted August 21, 2025

Job Description

The Lynnfield Public Library is seeking a motivated, organized, and creative person to join our collaborative team as a temporary cataloguer. This position handles objectives and procedures concerning material allocation, acquisitions, and materials cataloging.

This is a temporary job that starts on September 2, 2025, and ends on November 7, 2025.

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. Works closely with Administrative Assistant to ensure reconciliation with Town Library Accounts.
• Responsible for original cataloging, copy cataloging, and classification of print and non- print materials using:
  • AACR2
  • RDA
  • LC subject headings
  • LC classification
  • MARC books format
• Responsible for maintenance of database records:
  • Inputting records into the database
  • Correcting existing records
  • General problem solving
• Coordinates processing of all materials, including prioritizing workflow; assures accuracy and completeness of acquisitions and item records in the online catalog.
• Selects both hardcover and paperback fiction, books in audio formats, nonfiction DVDs and TV series for the adult collection.
• Maintains cataloging information and tools.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
  • Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school
  • Minimum of two years to five years of progressive library and cataloging experience
  • Demonstrated organizational ability
  • Demonstrated good public service orientation
  • Library of Congress knowledge a plus
• Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Thorough knowledge of computer systems and associated software programs, integrated library systems, including online cataloging, serials and acquisitions functions, Office suite, Google Workspace, and the Internet
  • Thorough knowledge of library procedures, methods and tools
  • Thorough knowledge of library science principles and the theory related to Technical Services and Reference Services
  • Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
• Physical Demands
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Hours & Compensation

• 16 – 20 hours per week, flexible 9am-5pm, including one scheduled evening per week on the Reference Desk
• $24.00 per hour

How to Apply

Submit resume via our job board – https://www.bibliotemps.com/jobs
Contact with questions – [email protected]