Librarian II

County of Chester • Chester County Library - Exton, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chester County Library has an opening for a Librarian II in the Technical Services Department. This full-time position is responsible for cataloging materials in a variety of formats and assisting in the maintenance of the online catalog for the 18-library Chester County Library System. This position may also oversee assigned cataloging projects.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a college or university in Library or Information Science
• PA Professional Librarian Certification or the ability to obtain a PA Professional Librarian Certification within the first three months employment.
• At least one year of cataloging experience.
• Knowledge of national cataloging standards (including Dewey Decimal System, Anglo-American cataloging rules and Library of Congress subject headings).
• General knowledge of library practices and principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to public and customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Intermediate skill to use a computer and various software packages.
• PA criminal background check.
• PA child abuse clearance.
• FBI fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• One year of cataloging experience at a public library.
• PA Professional Librarian Certification.
• Sufficient general knowledge to be able to catalog materials in a broad range of subject areas
• General knowledge of current library technology.
• Easily adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Ability to coordinate and direct work assignments.
• Ability to establish priorities.

Responsibilities

• Catalog new library materials using Skyriver (national bibliographic database and cataloging utility) and Z39.50 databases available in Sierra.
• Create original cataloging records when necessary.
• Work on or supervise cataloging projects, such as reclassification.
• Resolve cataloging problems.
• Assist in maintaining the quality of the library database by correcting errors and inconsistencies.
• Assist in maintaining the quality of the library database by verifying and using standard forms of headings.
• Assist with training of system staff in adding items as necessary.
• Attend county workshops and continuing education classes, as required.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and special projects, as required.

Benefits

• Criminal background and child abuse clearances are required.
• All employees of the Chester County Library are considered a mandated reporter of suspected child abuse under the Child Protective Services Law (Title 23 Pa. C.S.A. Chapter 63).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level