Librarian II: Collection Services & Cataloging Lead

Town of Brookline; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 38,641 - 55,035; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

The Town of Brookline is seeking a dedicated Librarian II for the Collection Services department at the Public Library of Brookline. This position requires a Master’s in Library and Information Science and offers an hourly salary of $34.19 with great benefits.

The successful candidate will perform cataloging, maintain collection budgets, and train library staff. This role emphasizes collaboration and community impact, welcoming diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science with training in library technology.
• Two to three years of experience in library operations.
• Familiarity with AACR, RDA, and authority control.

Responsibilities

• Processes and catalogs library materials.
• Maintains budget and evaluates new materials for collection.
• Trains and supervises Library Assistants and volunteers.

Skills

Familiarity with Dewey classification

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of foreign languages (Spanish, Chinese, Russian)

Education

Master's of Library and Information Science

Tools

OCLC MARC records

Job description

The Town of Brookline is seeking a dedicated Librarian II for the Collection Services department at the Public Library of Brookline. This position requires a Master’s in Library and Information Science and offers an hourly salary of $34.19 with great benefits.

The successful candidate will perform cataloging, maintain collection budgets, and train library staff. This role emphasizes collaboration and community impact, welcoming diverse applicants.