Senior Librarian, Cataloging

Anaheim Public Library; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the library sector is seeking a dedicated Cataloging Librarian to enhance their cataloging processes and ensure the availability of new materials to the public. This role involves overseeing catalog data quality, managing the Integrated Library System, and training staff in advanced cataloging practices. The successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping workflows and achieving departmental goals through effective data analysis and staff supervision. If you are passionate about library science and want to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science from an accredited school required.
• Two years of experience in advanced cataloging and ILS management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily materials inflows and ensure public accessibility.
• Catalog library materials and provide training to staff.

Skills

Advanced Cataloging

Data Analysis

Staff Supervision

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

Tools

Integrated Library System (ILS)

MARC Records

Job description

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Monitoring daily new materials inflows and manages accordingly to make them available to public.
• Maintaining catalog data to ensure quality control and accessibility of an accurate, on-line database.
• System-wide designing, planning, and establishment of material ordering, cataloging, and processing work flows.
• Cataloging library materials in all formats following national and local standards and providing training to catalogers; managing ILS system and MARC records.
• Gathering, compiling and analyzing Technical Service Unit statistics to ensure workload and workflows meet department goals.
• Directing, supervising and training professional and support staff within assigned units.

Closing Date
5/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Education:
A Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited graduate school.

Experience:
Two years of experience comparable to the Librarian II position in the Oakland Public Library which must have included performing advanced cataloging duties, including overseeing the maintenance of Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) Records in an Integrated Library System (ILS) and in OPAC (online public access catalog)