Reference Librarian-Cataloger

Montgomery County Memorial Library System

Central Branch-Conroe, TX

Application Deadline

Apply By Dec 31st, 2018

Wages

$43,030.00 to $52,677.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Conroe, TX

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

  • Original cataloging of books, serials, and AV
    materials using RDA standards and LC Subject
    Headings
  • Edits and imports new or original MARC
    bibliographic records from OCLC, using the MARC
    import utility in Symphony
  • Oversees and implements enhancements of OCLC
    bibliographic records imported into Symphony
    Monitors updates in RDA’s continued
    development and gives direction to department
    copy catalogers for changes import practices
  • Updates, transfers and modifies existing
    bibliographic records in Symphony
  • Use LC authority files to verify unauthorized
    name and subject headings in Symphony
  • Classifies all new materials, both adult and
    juvenile
  • Supervises the Technical Services Department in
    the absence of the manager
  • Maintains current awareness of professional
    trends, methods and ethics
  • Attends and participates in professional activities,
    conferences, committees and meetings, as
    appropriate
  • Performs other work as needed

Additional Info & Requirements

  • Prior library work experience desired, including
    doing OCLC cataloging (at least one year)
  • Experience with computer software and
    technology, use of Symphony helpful, but not
    required
  • Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft
    Office
  • Ability to solve problems
  • Ability to work independently
  • Familiarity with RDA Toolkit, Bilindex, Web
    Dewey and LC Cataloguers Desktop
  • Familiarity with LC Subject Headings (LCSH) and
    LC/Genre Form Terms (LCGFT)
  • Awareness of emerging library standards, such as
    BIBFRAME/Library Reference Model (LRM)
  • Good communications skills, oral and written
  • Good organizational skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to supervise
  • Experience in accomplishing objectives within a
    team setting

HR Info

Lana Beathard lana.beathard@countylibrary.org 936.788.8377 ext. 6238

Submit applications to: Lana Beathard Montgomery County Library 104 I-45 North Conroe, Texas lana.beathard@countylibrary.org 936.788-8377 ext. 6238

Posted Jun 6, 2018