Cataloging & Archival Support Librarian

Argus Dental & Vision, Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plans with Voya

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible benefits

Generous paid time off

Free parking nearby

Staff discounts

Reciprocal benefits at other cultural

Job summary

Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis seeks a Cataloging & Archival Support Librarian to manage its integrated library catalog and catalog all material formats.

You will define policies, train staff, assist with reference duties at the William Henry Smith Memorial Library, and support accessioning, processing, preservation, metadata entry, and use of collections.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science with cataloging coursework.
• Experience with OCLC and Library of Congress classification.
• Knowledge of archival processing and LC Classification.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Ability to train others and work with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging of all library materials.
• Define cataloging policies and procedures and provide training.
• Update Archives and Library web pages.
• Assist with reference duties at the William Henry Smith Memorial Library.
• Support accessioning, processing, preservation, metadata entry, and use of archival materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Original cataloging

OCLC

LC Classification

Archival processing

Copyright & ethics

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science with cataloging coursework

Tools

OCLC

Integrated library system (ILS)

LC Classification familiarity

Job description

Job Title:Cataloging & Archival Support Librarian
Department:Archives & Library, Reference Services
Reporting Relationship:Director, Reference Services
Employees Supervised:N/A
Full/part time: Full time
FLSA Status:Exempt

POSITION PURPOSE

This position is primarily responsible for administering the Indiana Historical Society’s integrated library catalog system and for performing essential cataloging activities for all material formats.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform original and copy cataloging of all library material formats
• Define cataloging and classification policies and procedures and providing training
• Make additions and changes to the Archives and Library web pages
• Assist with general reference duties of the William Henry Smith Memorial Library
• Assist with all aspects of the archives and library cycle of accessioning, processing, preservation, metadata entry, promotion, and use of archival and library collections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of the principles and procedures of professional library work
• Demonstrated knowledge of using OCLC and/or other national online bibliographic utilities, including experience assigning Library of Congress classification numbers
• General knowledge of standard archival processing and cataloging practices and principles under the Library of Congress Classification System.
• Knowledge of ethical and copyright issues as they relate to historical research collections.
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for working with diverse audiences.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Movement – Stooping, Bending, Climbing, Kneeling, and Crouching in order to reach and pick up items
Strength – Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds
Manual Dexterity – Ability to handle fragile items with care
(Incumbent must be able to meet physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonability of requested accommodation is to be determined by IHS on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with the ADA.)

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Library Science with coursework in cataloging or 2 years equivalent work experience.

PAY & BENEFITS

IHS offers an excellent compensation package. Salary will be discussed in additional detail during interview process. Benefits include health, dental, life and long-term disability coverage; employer and employee funded retirement plans with Voya; employee assistance program (EAP); Pre-Paid Legal Services; flexible benefits, and generous paid time off. Free parking provided nearby, staff discounts in the Basile History Market and the Stardust Café, and reciprocal benefits at other cultural institutions in Indianapolis.