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Helen Plum Library • Lombard, IL2d • Onsite
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Cataloging Librarian
Helen Plum Library•Lombard, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
Helen Plum Library is seeking an experienced Cataloging Librarian to join our Technology and Metadata Services Department. This role will primarily support the discoverability of our youth collections, ensuring that youth and caregivers can easily find the books, audiovisual materials, and innovative Library of Things items they need. The position will also provide cataloging support for other library collections as needed. The ideal candidate will have proven cataloging expertise, knowledge of metadata standards, comfort navigating evolving technologies and collection formats, adaptability, and enthusiasm for growth in a changing library landscape, and enjoy collaborating across departments.
Requirements
- ALA-accredited MLIS degree required
- Minimum of two years of experience as a professional cataloger
- Working knowledge of ILS software preferred, particularly Sierra
Nice To Haves
- Proven cataloging expertise and knowledge of metadata standards
- Comfort navigating evolving technologies and collection formats
- Adaptability and enthusiasm for growth in a changing library landscape
- Enjoy collaborating across departments
Responsibilities
- Catalogs and classifies all material for assigned collection areas using the current Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC23) and Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)
- Utilizes the OCLC database for original and adaptive cataloging of materials to create enhanced MARC records according to national standards and internal procedures
- Communicates with selectors regarding classification of materials and assignment of subject headings
- Serves as a resource for cataloging questions and changes
- Assists Department Manager in making decisions regarding changes in cataloging practices and departmental procedures
Benefits
- Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and optional 457b plan
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
- Personal Time
- Holidays
- Enrollment in Medical, Dental, and Basic Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
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