Librarian 3/Cataloger

Code4lib; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami-Dade Public Library System's Main Library, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL, seeks an experienced librarian to supervise the cataloging and processing units within Collection Development and Technical Services.

The role conducts original and copy cataloging in multiple languages and formats, imports records into Polaris ILS, applies AACR2, RDA, and MARC 21, and mentors staff to maintain quality records.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science or related program from an ALA-accredited graduate school.
• Two years of professional librarian experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cataloging and processing units; supervise and train staff.
• Direct and organize workflow; ensure quality control of records.
• Perform original and copy cataloging in multiple languages/formats.
• Import records into Polaris ILS; maintain bibliographic, item, and holdings records.

Skills

Librarian supervision

Cataloging expertise

Staff training

Workflow management

Customer service

Decision making

Education

MLS / MLIS

Tools

Polaris ILS

MarcEdit

SQL

OCLC Connexion

OCLC WorldShare

MARC 21

AACR2

RDA

Job description

Master's degree in Library Science or related program from an ALA accredited graduate school. Two years of professional experience as a librarian are required.

Recruitment Notes

This position works in the Miami-Dade Public Library System's Collection Development and Technical Services Department at the Main Library (101 W. Flagler St., Miami, FL 33130). This position reports to the department's Library Operations Manager. The Collection Development and Technical Services Department selects, processes, catalogs, and pays for physical and digital materials for the library system.

This position supervises the department's cataloging and processing units while overseeing systemwide material cataloging and processing. Responsibilities include supervising and training staff while directing and organizing workflow. The role performs original and copy cataloging in multiple languages and formats, imports records into the library's Polaris ILS database, and ensures quality control and maintenance for bibliographic, item, serial, holdings, and authority records. The incumbent will apply AACR2, RDA, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Dewey Decimal System Classification, NACO, OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards, MARC 21, and additional standards to daily cataloging and processing operations.

The role will advise administration on cataloging and processing matters, develop cataloging and processing specifications, adhere to cataloging and processing policies and procedures, and collaborate with cross-functional departments. The role will maintain positive vendor relationships through regular communication, collaboration, and troubleshooting. The role will use computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, MarcEdit, SQL, OCLC Connexion, and OCLC WorldShare to perform daily tasks, resolve issues, generate reports, and address vendor discrepancies. The role uses working knowledge of the cataloging modules within the Polaris ILS database or equivalent ILS databases.

NATURE OF WORK

This is advanced professional library work with supervisory and managerial responsibility in a variety of library operations. Employees in this class are responsible for overseeing the operations of a specialized library department or library facility. Responsibilities include supervising staff, implementing collection development policy, providing staff development and training and performing a variety of administrative duties. Supervision is exercised over a staff of professional, Para-professional, technical and clerical staff engaged in various phases of library operations. General supervision is received from a higher level librarian who reviews work for achievement of desired goals and objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Serves as manager and exercises responsibility for all operational aspects of a library facility; assumes responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of library facility and grounds in order to assure the safety of staff and public. Serves as librarian-in-charge in the absence of the branch manager. Serves as manager of a specialized library department. Oversees the selection of materials and public services for assigned areas of responsibility. Performs and coordinates outreach services to the library community to promote community awareness of library services and programs. Provides development and training of professional and Para-professional staff; facilitates basic library services instructions to the public. Keeps supervisors informed of pertinent issues relating to the work site. Makes recommendations regarding hiring and discipline; authorizes leave and recommends overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance. Designs and implements short and long-term goals and objectives for the assigned area of responsibility; provides input to administrators and supervisors for division and departmental goal setting; maintains awareness of current library trends and issues. Performs related lower level work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials, and practices. Thorough knowledge of library reference materials and tools of research. Thorough knowledge of information resources. Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Considerable knowledge of customer service and public relations principles and techniques. Considerable knowledge of library department policies and procedures. Ability to make independent decisions concerning personnel, facility or patron problems. Ability to analyze administrative library problems, make recommendations for their solution and carry out the recommendations. Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of a group of professional, Para-professional and support staff. Ability to interpret library policies, objectives and services to staff, public officials and the public in a positive manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons, employees, and supervisors. Ability to develop innovative programs for the library system. Ability to maintain fiscal and administrative records and prepare reports. Ability to effectively express ideas and information, verbally, and in writing. Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform assigned duties.