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Job Description

Acquisitions and Cataloging has an exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced cataloger!  

We believe the little details can have the biggest impacts. The ideal candidate for the Cataloging Coordinator position will bring their background in cataloging, metadata services, teambuilding, and collaboration. They will pursue creative solutions and continuous process improvement opportunities. They will uphold a commitment to Intellectual Freedom values and principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility while working to create positive outcomes for customers and the communities they support.

If you are passionate about libraries and think that providing equitable access to diverse collections and quality services in a variety of different communities is your dream job, we invite you to apply!

Job Summary

The Cataloging Coordinator performs skilled library support by serving as the lead worker for the Cataloging team who creates and maintains an accurate, updated catalog of library resources. The Cataloging Coordinator also assists the Cataloging, Acquisitions, and Interlibrary Loan Manager with special projects and trains other staff in cataloging library materials.

This position contributes to the effective operation of the Library District by providing excellent internal and external customer service and performing high quality, efficient cataloging practices that improve and increase the discoverability and accessibility of the library’s resources. The Library District strives to provide materials that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone.

We Value Lived Experience

Sno-Isle Libraries is committed to embedding equity into our organization. As we engage in equity work, it's important to have a good foundation to frame the work and then provide training opportunities to build skills and knowledge.

We value and embrace the unique experiences our staff members bring to the organization and recognize how their experiences improve the service we provide.

Benefits

As a valued member of Sno-Isle Libraries, the person selected for this position is eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and day care spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our Employment FAQs webpage.

Essential Functions

Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

1. Performs a higher level of cataloging support by preparing drafts of original cataloging records for Librarian review.
2. Regularly works with the Cataloging, Acquisitions, and ILL Manager to ensure that important information about the cataloging workflow is shared for support and resolution.
3. Understands Cataloging's contributions to the vision, mission, and goals of the organization and helps share that understanding with other staff.
4. Stays on top of changes to industry standards and helps the team understand and adjust as needed.
5. Identifies issues or problems in the cataloging workflow, develops potential solutions, and works with the Cataloging, Acquisitions, and ILL Manager to put agreed-upon solutions into practice.
6. Assists with keeping Cataloging documentation up-to-date, especially after workflow changes.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform specialized duties in support of cataloging services as directed.
2. Prepare correspondence and reports.
3. Train new staff as needed.
4. Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as assigned.
5. Assist with other special projects as assigned.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervision

This position reports to the Cataloging, Acquisitions, and Interlibrary Loan Manager. In the absence of the manager, the incumbent will act as a lead worker in the department by providing task direction and basic work training to Cataloging staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Strong problem-solving, customer service, and communication skills.
2. Knowledge of current cataloging standards, practices, policies, and procedures.
3. Thorough knowledge of the OCLC cataloging utility and vendor support websites.
4. Knowledge of and experience in utilizing an integrated library system. Familiarity with Polaris is a plus.
5. Contribution of creative and innovative solutions to ethical and critical cataloging challenges.
6. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
7. Ability to uphold the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and the community.
8. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
9. Ability to work cooperatively and maintain effective interpersonal skills with the public and co-workers.
10. Ability to work independently and to set priorities.
11. Ability to operate relevant computer systems including hardware and software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, electronic databases, email, and internet navigation in addition to other office equipment and security systems.

Education and Experience

Knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position can be acquired by a combination of experience and education including:

1. Two years of original and/or copy cataloging experience required.
2. Proficiency in OCLC Connexion, MarcEdit, Polaris ILS, and/or other cataloging and library-related applications required.
3. Knowledge and demonstrated application of current cataloging standards, rules, and classification systems required, including but not limited to Dewey Decimal Classification, Library of Congress Authorities, MaRC21, and Resource Description and Access (RDA).
4. Experience as a lead worker, supervisor, or other position where you were required to lead people as part of your job strongly preferred.
5. Experience providing customer service in a library or public service environment preferred.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is required to operate computers for extended periods of time. The incumbent may occasionally lift and/or move objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

The incumbent must communicate with coworkers and members of the public. Most of the work is carried out within a generally accessible, safe, indoor environment. There are regular interpersonal contacts with staff members and customers. These contacts and situations are deemed to be generally safe and free of undue stress, but require incumbents to be cordial, helpful, and skilled in interpersonal relations with others both in the public and within the Library District.
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

The following questions will be asked during the application process and will be considered during the application evaluation:

1. One philosophy about standards and policies is that they are to be followed to the letter; another is that they are just guidelines. What is your opinion? How do you see this relating to customer-focused service?
2. Why do you think it is important to address equity, diversity, and inclusion issues in this position, and what are some ways you might do that?
3. Describe your experience and/or philosophy related to supporting Intellectual Freedom in a library setting. If possible, provide an example of how you successfully communicated or upheld Intellectual Freedom principles with colleagues or customers. If not, share how you plan to respond to Intellectual Freedom challenges as they arise.

Sno-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. This and all Sno-Isle Libraries positions are subject to transfer.

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

As a valued member of Sno-Isle Libraries, the person selected for this position is eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and day care spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our Employment FAQs webpage.

Additional Info & Requirements

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities, and value the variety of ideas, worldviews, and personal experience that our staff bring to their work. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are foundational values of our work here at Sno-Isle Libraries. Learn more about how we serve and celebrate inclusive needs and perspectives on our equity page.

The Community

Sno-Isle Libraries is a large, two-county library district in the beautiful north Puget Sound region of Washington State. District boundaries stretch from rugged timberlands to suburban centers, from rolling farmlands to the ocean vistas. Set in the fastest-growing corner of the state, Sno-Isle Libraries serves more than 800,000 residents through 23 community libraries, online services, Library on Wheels, and our website at www.sno-isle.org.

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