Cataloging Librarian

Full-Time (exempt): 37.50 hours per week

Salary: $52,700 to $65,000 per year DOQ and experience

Reports to: Access Services Manager

The Poplar Creek Public Library District is seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Cataloging Librarian to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both original and copy cataloging and be comfortable working with a variety of formats, including print materials, serials, audiovisual materials, and more.

The Poplar Creek Public Library District offers a generous group health plan and paid vacation, sick, personal, and holidays; participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF); telemedicine and voluntary participation in a deferred 457 compensation plan.

• Perform original and copy cataloging for library materials in multiple formats.
• Create, edit, import, and maintain MARC records to ensure accurate bibliographic access.
• Apply current cataloging standards and best practices, including RDA and/or AACR
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• Maintain authority control and ensure the integrity of the library catalog.
• Work with OCLC and other cataloging utilities as needed.
• Assist with collection maintenance and may assume selected collection development responsibilities.
• Participate in library meetings and serve on library and/or community committees as assigned.

MLS degree or equivalent MLIS degree from an accredited institution.

Three (3) or more years of cataloging experience. Experience with cataloging standards and practices with a high degree of skill, accuracy, and appropriate speed. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to high‑quality bibliographic records.

37.50 hrs. per week: 9‑5 Mondays through Fridays. Schedules subject to change dependent upon the needs of the library.

Interested applicants should submit a PCPLD job application, letter of interest, resume, and references by email to jobs.