Senior Catalog Librarian

Denver Public Library

Central Location

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$56,725.00 to $93,597.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

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

Employment Requirement: City Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 30, 2021. All persons offered a position will be required to provide valid proof of vaccination prior to starting employment.

The Denver Library is seeking a senior librarian to join our Collection Services department, working downtown at our Central Library. This position will create positive experiences for library customers by overseeing all aspects of cataloging, bibliographic and authority control, including cataloging in all formats using OCLC and the Polaris Library System. 

  • Work closely with the processing team to troubleshoot issues and streamline processes.
  • Understand the bias in subject terms and classification and collaborate with the library community to build more equitable cataloging practices.
  • Provide excellent customer service to library staff and customers
  • Create original Spanish records and adapt Vietnamese records. 
  • Supervise a cataloging team of two professional catalogers and one catalog assistant.
  • Supervise the creation and maintenance of serial records and work with public services staff in resolving serial control issues. 
  • Demonstrate initiative be creating processes that improve quality and quantity of cataloging.
  • Work with current and new vendors on outsourced cataloging by setting up new accounts, testing EDI processes, bib imports, and review record quality.
  • Facilitate communication regarding the catalog as it impacts other departments and customers. 
  • Serve as a key resource in understanding and troubleshooting issues that impact all modules of the ILS. 
  • Prioritize the end user by balancing high quality cataloging with quick turnaround of materials.
  • Serve as the expert/lead on cataloging practices and policies within the Cataloging Department and throughout Denver Public Library. 
  • Coordinate both regular workflow and special cataloging projects in coordination with the ILS team, public service departments and others. 
  • Review, develop and implement cataloging policies and procedures. 

Our ideal candidate will serve as the cataloging expert for the Denver Public Library and oversee all aspects of cataloging, as well as the cataloging team. In addition, they have:

  • Knowledge of AACR2, RDA, MARC formats, linked data, authority control, Dewey Decimal Classification, Library of Congress Subject Headings and serial control. 
  • Skill in using business software, MARC edit, and ILS. 
  • Ability to create and maintain positive staff relationships. 
  • Ability to select, train, motivate and supervise professional and support staff. 
  • Ability to demonstrate innovation and flexibility. 
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize. 
  • Ability to creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.
  • Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude, cultural sensitivity and sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers and community. 
  • Ability to provide strong, compassionate leadership.
  • Ability to use extensive technology including email, internet, databases, eMedia, social media and other software.
  • Ability to pass a background check after the offer to hire has been made. 

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

  • Experience working with Polaris Library Systems and Lean process improvement (preferred, not required).
  • Two years of professional experience performing cataloging functions in an online environment.
  • Master’s in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution.

We anticipate this post will close October 1, 2021. Please submit an application at your earliest convenience in order to be considered.

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

Though the full salary range is provided, we anticipate starting offers to fall between $56,725-$65,943 per year, depending on qualifications. Read about our benefit options here.

Posted Sep 20, 2021