Senior Cataloging Lead | Manage Teams & Authority Control

Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Memorial Public Library in Lake County seeks a Head of Cataloging with strong supervisory and cataloging expertise. The role oversees three staff, conducts training, and ensures high-quality MARC records and authority control using OCLC and BackStage tools.

The ideal candidate will stay current with cataloging developments and participate in professional activities, while providing reference services and supporting cataloging initiatives for multiple formats.

Qualifications

• Strong cataloging experience in all formats.
• Knowledge of OCLC, AACR2, RDA, MARC records, LC subject headings, Dewey Decimal System, and library systems.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Awareness of new developments in cataloging and classification, and participation in appropriate professional organization.
• Must be able to attend training sessions and meetings outside the library.
• Must be able to move library materials or operate automated equipment in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate three cataloging staff.
• Perform cataloging and classification duties.
• Prepare original cataloging records using OCLC and review preliminary original records prepared by the cataloging assistant.
• Check MARC records imported into the Sierra ILS and make necessary corrections.
• Oversee BackStage Library Works authority control services. Send records regularly and ensure reports are reviewed and issues resolved.
• Provide reference services to patrons during regularly scheduled shifts, twice a month.
• Assist with maintenance of name and subject authority files.
• Perform retrospective cataloging and/or classification projects as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of current news and changes about cataloging and the tools we use, and share information with cataloging staff.

Skills

Cataloging

OCLC

AACR2

RDA

MARC records

LC subject headings

Dewey Decimal

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Training

Tools

Sierra ILS

BackStage Library Works

Job description

Cook Memorial Public Library in Lake County seeks a Head of Cataloging with strong supervisory and cataloging expertise. The role oversees three staff, conducts training, and ensures high-quality MARC records and authority control using OCLC and BackStage tools.

The ideal candidate will stay current with cataloging developments and participate in professional activities, while providing reference services and supporting cataloging initiatives for multiple formats.