TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN (COOK COUNTY LAW LIBRARY)

Cook County • Chicago, IL

2d

About The Position

Perform original and copy cataloging of legal resources in multiple formats. Create and revise authority records for names, series, subjects, and uniform titles of existing and new materials. Maintain quality control of library's catalog on. Develop and update cataloging policies and procedures. Contribute to the development of library policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and appropriate rules. Assist library patrons as needed.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college or university program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) with a Master's degree or higher and
• Two (2) years in academic, public, special library setting, or directly related experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience is required.
• Knowledge of tools and bibliographic utilities, including Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2nd edition (AACR2), Library of Congress Subject Heading (LCSH), Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC21), metadata, and OCLC input standards and guidelines.
• Skill in working with a web-based integrated library system such as Innovative Interfaces Millennium.
• Knowledge of legal bibliography, legal subject headings, and classification schedules.
• Skill in customer service skill.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Skill in original and copy cataloging of resources in multiple formats.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging of legal resources in multiple formats.
• Create and revise authority records for names, series, subjects, and uniform titles of existing and new materials.
• Maintain quality control of library's catalog on.
• Develop and update cataloging policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of library policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry standards and appropriate rules.
• Assist library patrons as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental
• Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

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