Technical Services Librarian: Catalog & ILS Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Conception Junction (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Technical Services Librarian at Conception Abbey and Seminary Library. The ideal candidate will manage the library catalog, ensuring accuracy and compliance with bibliographic standards, and support various library operations.

This role emphasizes hands-on experience in cataloging and library systems rather than formal credentials, making it accessible to candidates with significant practical expertise. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience in cataloging and library systems.
• Knowledge of bibliographic standards (MARC, RDA, LCSH).
• Ability to work independently in a small-staff environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the library catalog and implement cataloging policies.
• Catalog materials using MARC and RDA standards.
• Maintain authority control in the ILS.
• Support collection development and acquisitions processing.

Skills

Cataloging and library systems

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Authority control methods

Tools

OCLC Connexion

FOLIO ILS platform

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time Technical Services Librarian at Conception Abbey and Seminary Library. The ideal candidate will manage the library catalog, ensuring accuracy and compliance with bibliographic standards, and support various library operations.

This role emphasizes hands-on experience in cataloging and library systems rather than formal credentials, making it accessible to candidates with significant practical expertise. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.