27-033 Librarian I - Cataloger, Part-Time

City of Dover•Dover, NH

1d•$27 - $39

About The Position

The Dover Public Library is hiring a part-time Library Cataloger for 29 hours per week with a flexible work schedule. This position joins the Technical Services team and helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of the library’s collection. The cataloger performs original and copy cataloging, processes materials, and supports staff collection development. The position is non-exempt and pays $27.07 to $39.21 per hour. The start date is January 2, 2027, and the position is open until filled. The Dover Public Library serves the community with a collection of more than 80,000 items, over 100,000 annual physical-item circulations, and programming for all ages. Recent renovations expanded the library’s space and community opportunities.

Requirements

MARC record cataloging experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Demonstrated experience with library systems (ILS).
Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to think critically, analyze problems, and develop and implement creative solutions.
Initiative, versatility, a customer-service focus, and a desire to master new technologies.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees, and the public, and to handle service problems courteously and tactfully.
Knowledge of library classification schemes, including Dewey Decimal Classification and Library of Congress Classification.
Two to four years of experience in library services and one year of library cataloging experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience in the library field providing similar knowledge, ability, and skills.

Nice To Haves

Koha experience is preferred.
A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the integrity of the online catalog and patron database, revising cataloging and circulation procedures as needed for optimal use of the ILS.
Run regular reports and create customized reports from library-system data using SQL.
Work with the Library Assistant/Acquisitions Librarian to track and supervise the Acquisitions Budget.
Catalog library materials in Koha according to library and professional association standards, including ALA and PLA standards.
Support collection development, processing, and withdrawal of materials.
Maintain collection standards and replace materials to support patron satisfaction and circulation.
Process materials with identification stickers, covering, labels, and barcodes.
Search for metadata records through Z39.50 targets.
Write original cataloging records and metadata.
Evaluate cataloging resources for correctness, including grammar, punctuation, spelling, and symbology.
Perform other duties as required.