Data-Driven Senior Cataloging & Acquisitions Specialist

Nelib; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Portland Public Library in Portland, ME is seeking a Senior Cataloging & Acquisitions Associate for the Technical Services Department. The role focuses on acquisitions, copy cataloging, and catalog maintenance within the library’s ILS, reporting to the Technical Services Manager.

The successful candidate will combine technical skills with copy cataloging experience, basic accounting knowledge, and a love of data, collaborating with vendors and Dirigo Libraries Consortium to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Experience in acquisitions and copy cataloging.
• Strong metadata management and data quality focus.
• Familiarity with library standards (MARC, AACR2/2R, RDA) and catalog maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisitions, copy cataloging, and catalog maintenance in the library's ILS.
• Collaborate with PPL staff, vendors, and Dirigo Libraries Consortium to ensure timely procurement and accurate metadata.
• Maintain data integrity and follow standards for catalog records.

Skills

Copy cataloging

Acquisitions

Metadata management

Library standards

Tools

ILS

Job description

Portland Public Library in Portland, ME is seeking a Senior Cataloging & Acquisitions Associate for the Technical Services Department. The role focuses on acquisitions, copy cataloging, and catalog maintenance within the library’s ILS, reporting to the Technical Services Manager.

The successful candidate will combine technical skills with copy cataloging experience, basic accounting knowledge, and a love of data, collaborating with vendors and Dirigo Libraries Consortium to ensure timely