Cataloging Librarian

Skokie Public Library•Skokie, IL

2d•$53,302 - $66,627

About The Position

The Skokie Public Library's Access Services department is seeking an experienced and thoughtful Cataloging Librarian to join its Technical Services workgroup. The role applies current descriptive cataloging practices and requires strong time management, a solutions-oriented mindset, and collaboration with departmental colleagues on cataloging, classification, and metadata-related issues. The Cataloging Librarian creates and verifies bibliographic and item records for print, audiovisual materials, kits, and electronic resources in English and other languages. The position maintains bibliographic, item, authority, and serial records; conducts quality control of the database and public catalog; and reviews and corrects records as necessary. The librarian keeps current on cataloging issues, trends, and standards, works with a supervisor to update documentation, serves as a primary cataloging resource for collection development librarians, collaborates on classification and remediation projects, and helps train copy catalogers. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule of 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, with some flexibility. The pay range for new hires is $53,302–$66,627 per year, with offers based on competencies, experience, and internal equity. Applicants must include a cover letter and resume. The position is open until filled.

Requirements

Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited library school.
Three years of recent experience in original and copy cataloging and classification of all formats.
Experience with OCLC Connexion, metadata standards, and current library database standards, including RDA, AACR2, MARC 21, LCSH, LCGFT, and DDC.
Familiarity with Sierra ILS.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work accurately and independently, maintain above-average attention to detail, and meet deadlines.
Broad cultural competency knowledge and skills, and ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce and community.
Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility through conscientious cataloging principles.
Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues.
Ability to foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.
Ability to anticipate and creatively solve problems with a flexible mindset.
Ability to positively adjust to change.
Deep personal dedication to public service.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual skills in English and another language relevant to the Skokie community.

Responsibilities

Create original records or verify the accuracy of bibliographic and item records through copy cataloging for print, audiovisual materials, kits, and electronic resources in English and other languages.
Maintain bibliographic, item, authority, and serial records in the database.
Perform quality control checks of the database and public catalog, reviewing and correcting records when necessary.
Keep current with cataloging issues, trends, and standards, and collaborate with the supervisor to update related documentation.
Serve as a primary resource on cataloging issues for collection development librarians.
Collaborate within the department on classification and remediation projects.
Assist with training copy catalogers.
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.