Cataloging Specialist - Library

City of Boise•Boise, ID

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Downtown Public Library is looking for a curious, detail-minded Cataloging Specialist to support the accuracy, consistency, and usability of the library catalog. While rooted in library service, this role focuses on the behind-the-scenes systems and records that help patrons and staff find materials with confidence. Day-to-day work may include checking in magazines, reviewing and comparing bibliographic records, constructing Dewey numbers, verifying authorized headings, maintaining genre and series information, cleaning up records, and running reports to identify and correct catalog errors. With hands-on training and ongoing support, the Cataloging Specialist will develop specialized skills in cataloging standards and shared-system workflows while playing an essential role in connecting the community with library materials. To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and college coursework or specialized training
Nine years of experience in the library record work
Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Applicants must be able to pass: City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Knowledge of: Standard library procedures, policies and materials
Machine-readable cataloging records
Dewey Decimal Classification system
Bibliographic record format, library cataloging and classification systems
Advanced computer skills
Customer service techniques.
Ability to: Learn and use changing library systems
Interpret and understand bibliographic and item records
Work independently and as part of a team
Organize work and manage multiple priorities
Oversee the work of other staff
Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Post-high school education or coursework in library science, information technology, or database management and seven years of experience in a library technical services environment working with library materials and utilizing vendor's online systems.
Two or more years of library technical services experience working in a shared catalog environment such as a consortium.

Responsibilities

Coordinates day-to-day work, delegated tasks and sets deadlines for the assigned team.
Provides guidance, direction and support for training and reviews work.
Ensures effective collaboration with other teams.
Listens to team members' input and feedback and resolves any issues or conflicts.
Performs duties of lower-level Library Acquisitions Specialists; merges and edits bibliographic records as needed and identifies any ongoing issues for cleanup to maintain the integrity of the data in the ILS.
Handles complex issues with records, and provides assistance and training to others.
Performs complicated tasks requiring considerable judgement, analysis and decision making, and refers only the most complex problems to a cataloger.
Creates and runs routine reports and tracks items needing additional record work.
Works closely with the Cataloger and Collection Development team to identify and resolve metadata integrity issues.
Performs other record work or statistical functions as needs are identified.
Works on initiatives including but not limited to call number assignments, projects to update outdated collection practices, and authority work.
May participate on library-wide teams.
Performs other duties as assigned.