Cataloging Librarian - ILS & Authority Lead

St. Joe County Public Library; South Bend (IN); Vor Ort; USD 54.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health plans

Pension plan

Retirement fund

FSA

Life/AD&D and LTD insurance

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Zusammenfassung

St. Joe County Public Library is seeking a Cataloging Librarian to ensure materials are easily discoverable across formats.

You will manage ILS maintenance, apply cataloging standards, and supervise cataloging staff while contributing to continuous improvement in procedures. The role requires MLIS with cataloging focus and Indiana librarian certification within three years, strong communication, and both print and digital cataloging experience.

Qualifikationen

• ALA-accredited MLIS with emphasis on database management or cataloging.
• Valid Indiana Librarian Certification within three years of hire.
• Strong understanding of ILS, cataloging principles, and authority files.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; customer-service oriented.

Aufgaben

• Perform ILS database maintenance including purging records and inventory.
• Maintain LOC authority headings; apply LCSH, AACR2, RDA, and Dewey.
• Train and supervise cataloging technicians; supervise in absence.
• Copy and original cataloging; train staff on ILS.
• Prepare reports for senior management.
• Participate in library initiatives and professional activities.

Kenntnisse

ILS systems

Cataloging principles

Authority files

Verbal & written communication

Customer service

Technology proficiency

Computers (Internet, Office, Google, 2

Ausbildung

MLIS with focus in database management/cataloging (ALA-accredited)

Indiana Librarian Certification (within 3 years)

Tools

OCLC

USMARC

RDA

AACR2

DDC

SQL

Jobbeschreibung

St. Joe County Public Library is seeking a Cataloging Librarian to ensure materials are easily discoverable across formats.

You will manage ILS maintenance, apply cataloging standards, and supervise cataloging staff while contributing to continuous improvement in procedures. The role requires MLIS with cataloging focus and Indiana librarian certification within three years, strong communication, and both print and digital cataloging experience.