Job Abstract

The Palo Alto City Library is looking for a skilled and experienced cataloging librarian to serve as Senior Librarian in the Support Services Division. This position will be the primary cataloger for PACL and will be responsible for managing and adding materials data to the library’s catalog (Sierra ILS and Bibliocommons discovery layer); original and copy cataloging, including monitoring and staying current with OCLC, USMARC, RDA, LCSH, DDC, AACR 2, and bibliographic formats and standards, and ... more details

Description:

The Palo Alto City Library is looking for a skilled and experienced cataloging librarian to serve as Senior Librarian in the Support Services Division. This position will be the primary cataloger for PACL and will be responsible for managing and adding materials data to the library’s catalog (Sierra ILS and Bibliocommons discovery layer); original and copy cataloging, including monitoring and staying current with OCLC, USMARC, RDA, LCSH, DDC, AACR2, and bibliographic formats and standards, and authority files.

The ideal candidate will have:

Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Ability to adapt to changing and evolving Library procedures, priorities and information technologies
Good knowledge of professional library theories, issues and trends
Ability to problem-solve issues in cataloging
Good judgment based on logical reasoning and cataloging principles is necessary
Ability to consistently apply cataloging rules and standards
Must be able to work independently and be self-directed
Collection development experience

Essential Duties:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Performs original cataloging and classification efficiently utilizing an on-line computerized cataloging system; assigns access points for materials; establishes new bibliographic computer records in accordance with recognized standards; handles special services such as transfers; monitors variety of selection maintenance activities.
Communicates cataloging decisions to staff; answers questions from staff regarding OPAC displays; monitors the quality of vendor-created records.
In consultation with the Division Head and Library Services Manager, establishes and monitors selection fund accounts within the integrated library system; assists the Division Head and Library Services Manager in allocating the annual materials budget; coordinates the activities of adult materials selectors; trains new selectors.
Develops, organizes, and maintains variety of up-to-date collections (such as reference resource files and government document files) not cataloged in usual manner.
Assists with recruitments, interviews, schedules, trains, initiates and coordinates work of regular, temporary and volunteer staff as assigned; assumes responsibility of unit.

Full Job description can be view here.

Minimum Qualifications:

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:

Master's Degree in Library and Information Science
Three years professional experience as a librarian. Master's degree in Library or Information Science may be substituted for one year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous original and copy cataloging experience, or course work.
Experience with an online integrated library systems and the OCLC system.
Bilingual skills preferred

Supplemental Information:

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Work in a library environment with the public; sustained posture in a standing, walking or seated position for prolonged periods of time; perform bending, lifting, crouching and pushing; perform repetitive small hand and arm motions for prolonged periods of time; may travel to other library facilities; exposed to computer screens for prolonged periods of time.

The Selection Process:

Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email (governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates).
The screening process for this position typically includes a panel interview and final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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