Cataloging Associate (Part-Time - 25 hours/week)

Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Personal time

IMRF Pension

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

McHenry Public Library District is seeking an on-site Cataloging Associate within the Technical Services department.

The role focuses on creating and modifying item records, cataloging materials, and processing library items, with emphasis on accuracy and adherence to local standards.

Qualifications

• LTA certificate from an accredited college or MLS/MLIS degree with cataloging emphasis (preferred).
• Current integrated library systems experience is a plus.
• Functional knowledge of public library organizations and collections (OCLC, MARC, Dewey, DDC, RDA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient technology skills (Windows, Office, Google Suite, Internet).
• Ability to follow detailed, multi-step instructions with precision.

Responsibilities

• Assigns call numbers and adds copies to the catalog.
• Maintains catalog database accuracy per local standards.
• Process materials per quality and condition standards.
• Perform routine copy cataloging and modify records per standards.
• Participate in database cleanup and reclassification projects.
• Adapt to evolving cataloging standards, workflows, and technologies.
• Collaborate with Technical Services staff and provide customer service to library staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Planning & organizing

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish or Polish)

Education

LTA certificate

MLS/MLIS (preferred)

Equivalent work experience

Tools

OCLC

MARC

DDC

Dewey

RDA

Job description

The McHenry Public Library District is seeking an on-site Cataloging Associate. As a member of the Technical Services department, this individual will be responsible forcreating and modifying item records; cataloging and classifying materials; creating labels for and processing library materials; assisting with copy cataloging; updating and modifying bibliographic records and acquisitions; and receiving and maintaining library materials. The salary for this position ranges between $19.09 and $19.57 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Include vacation, sick time, personal time, IMRF (Pension Plan), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Assigns call numbers and adds copies to the catalog.
• Maintains the accuracy of the catalog database by modifying records based on local cataloging standards.
• Complete processing of materials per quality and condition standards.
• Performs routine copy cataloging and modification of database records according to national and local standards.
• Participates in database cleanup, reclassification, and re-packaging projects.
• Adapts to evolving cataloging standards, workflows, and technologies.
• Collaborates with Technical Services staff and provides responsive customer service support to library staff, communicates with selectors on materials classification, and updates accordingly.

Qualifications include:

• LTA certificate from an accredited college, MLS (MLIS) degree from an ALA-accredited institution with cataloging emphasis (preferred but not required), or equivalent work experience.
• Current integrated library systems experience is a plus.
• Functional knowledge of public library organizations and collections, like OCLC, DDC, MARC, Dewey, and RDA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient technology skills including: Microsoft Windows and Office applications, Google Suite applications, Internet, and the ability to adapt to changing technology.
• Ability to follow detailed and multiple-step instructions with precision.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments independently or as a team.
• Ability to complete detailed work accurately, efficiently, and on time with minimal supervision and with strong attention to detail and ability to adapt to shifting priorities.

Bilingual in, or reading fluency in Spanish or Polish, desirable.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply

For this position, please apply onlinehere . For more information about our library, please visit our website atwww.mchenrylibrary.org .

Application Contact

Jennifer May

Apply To

McHenry Public Library District
809 Front Street
McHenry , IL 60050

McHenry Public Library District, McHenry County

Hours

During the initial 4-week training period, Monday-through-Friday hours are fixed. Following training, schedule flexibility may be arranged with prior notice, subject to departmental and operational requirements.