librarian 2, special collections, cataloger
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librarian 2, special collections, cataloger
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Open to all qualified current staff and external applicants LIBRARIAN 2, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS, CATALOGER PENROSE LIBRARY (Full time, Exempt) Position # 301030003 DATE POSTED: March 23, 2015 LOCATION: 20 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 STARTING WAGE: $24.00- $26.30 per hour DOE* + full benefits (*Starting wage will be commensurate with experience and education. Starting wage is equivalent to a range of $49,920 - $54,704 per year) POSITION HOURS: 40 hours per week: Monday – Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday weekend rotation approximately every 6 weeks Note: Regular schedule may be subject to minor changes due to required meetings, training events, etc. Also, management may require modifications to a position’s schedule, days, times and locations at any time as the needs of the Library District change. PROCEDURE FOR APPLIATION: 1. Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org on the JOBS/VOLUNTEERS tab 2. Attachments should be submitted in the following file types: .doc, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm 3. If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human Resources Office at (719) 884-9800 Ext 6994. CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled; preference will be given to online application materials received by April 27, 2015 at 11:59 p.m. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: All selected candidates… EOE are required to complete a Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form at the time of hire and must be able to provide acceptable documentation in order to verify his/her legal right to be employed in the U.S. (pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986) are subject to a full reference and background investigation including verification of identification (including verification of Social Security number using USCIS E-verify), education, former employment, and criminal history. may be uniformly tested for job-related skills and required physical abilities may be required to undergo a physical examination after a job offer is extended in order to ensure that the job’s physical requirements are met must understand and comply with PPLD’s drug-free workplace policy understand and agree that they have been hired at the will of the employer and that employment may be terminated at any time, with or without reason, and with or without notice, in accordance with Colorado law As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pikes Peak Library District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender expression, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. The library reserves the right to hire more than one person per advertised vacancy. LIBRARIAN 2, CATALOGER (continued) POSITION SUMMARY: It is the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District: to seek, engage and transform lives through library services and resources that enrich individual lives and build community. This position operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the mission of the Library by providing cataloging and metadata creation for Special Collections materials. This position catalogs books, maps, pamphlets, manuscripts, photographs, oral histories and other Special Collection materials in order to make them widely available to the public. This position also provides reference services for regional history and genealogy materials. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides excellent customer service and maintains a courteous, positive image of the library when interacting with patrons and staff. Maintains patron and staff confidentiality. Searches on-line databases (such as OCLC) for bibliographic records; verifies and edits the existing bibliographic data to match the item in hand. Creates original MARC records for library materials when records are unavailable in the vendor database. Maintains online catalog by editing, deleting, and merging bibliographic records; applies independent judgment in reviewing records and refers problems to the Special Collection Division Head as necessary. Creates simple bibliographic records for items that are being ordered. Verifies and assigns Dewey classification numbers and Cutter-Sanborn numbers. Creates item records and processes items for Special Collections. Creates metadata for online digital collections and indexes local resources. Verifies bibliographic information using authority files. Works on the public service desks providing reference service to library users in person, over the phone, via email, and through other forms of communication. Assists and instructs patrons with material and on-line searches, computer software applications, reference/in-depth research, community referrals, and outside sources/collections. Provides in-depth assistance and information about the library’s services and procedures. Searches a variety of reference resources. Promotes library services through tours, demonstrations, talks and displays. Participates in Special Collection planning. Assesses patron needs and provides pertinent materials in an organized fashion (including bibliographies, fact sheets, pathfinders, etc.). Directs, in coordination with the Manager, the work of other staff members, volunteers, and interns. May organize and conduct projects related to departmental goals and needs. May serve as the “person in charge”” in the absence of a manager or supervisor. Tests and documents cataloging software errors and assists with documenting cataloging procedures for Special Collections. May provide support and direction for Special Collection Specialists. May teach computer classes for the public and PPLD staff. Performs other related duties as assigned LIBRARIAN 2, CATALOGER (continued) EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA accredited program required. Three plus years of professional cataloging experience in a library setting, including at least one year of original cataloging. Experience cataloging special collections materials preferred. Experience working in a public or academic library providing reference for regional history and genealogy collections preferred. Familiarity with official library cataloging rules and basic cataloging reference tools. Thorough understanding of MARC standards for cataloging and Cutter-Sanborn tables. Familiarity with RDA and current trends in bibliographic description and with the Dublin Core Metadata Initiative. Ability to effectively organize work and work independently without close supervision. Ability to use a personal computer and office equipment, including Microsoft Office software applications; ability to accurately type at least 45 words per minute. Ability to work on a team, have a “whatever-it-takes” work ethic, and have an excellent customer service attitude. Bilingual ability is a plus in serving our diverse community.