Cataloging Librarian | Skokie Public Library

Cataloging Librarian
Full-time
Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-3:30PM (some flexibility on schedule)

The Skokie Public Library's Access Services department seeks an experienced and thoughtful Cataloging Librarian to join our Technical Services workgroup. Our ideal candidate brings a working knowledge of current descriptive cataloging practices, exceptional time management, a solutions-oriented mindset, and an ability to collaborate with departmental colleagues on cataloging, classification, and metadata-related issues.

Minimum Qualifications (education, experience, and certifications):

• MLIS from an ALA accredited library school
• Three years of recent experience in original and copy cataloging and classification of all formats
• Experience with OCLC Connexion, metadata standards and current standards for library databases such as RDA, AACR2, MARC 21, LCSH, LCGFT, and DDC
• Familiarity with Sierra ILS

Minimum Competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities):

• Ability to work accurately, independently, and with above average attention to detail while still meeting deadlines
• Broad cultural competency knowledge and skills, and ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce and community
• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility through the application of conscientious cataloging principles
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues
  • foster a positive, team-oriented work environment
  • anticipate and creatively solve problems with a flexible mindset
  • positively adjust to change
• Deep personal dedication to public service
• Bilingual skills in English plus another language relevant to the Skokie community

Essential Functions:

• In accordance with established standards and local practice, creates original records or verifies accuracy of bibliographic and item records by copy cataloging print, audiovisual materials, kits, and electronic resources in English and other languages.
• Maintains bibliographic, item, authority, and serial records in the database. Performs quality control checks of database and public catalog. Reviews and corrects records when necessary.
• Keeps current with cataloging issues, trends, and standards, collaborating with supervisor to update related documentation.
• Serves as primary resource in cataloging issues for collection development librarians.
• Engages in intradepartmental collaboration on classification and remediation projects.
• Assists with training copy catalogers.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance

Skokie Public Library offers:

• An opportunity to work in a collaborative and compassionate environment alongside talented colleagues in service to a diverse, vibrant community
• We offer a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, pa rticipation in the IMRF pension plan, c ompetitive paid time off, and more.
• The pay range for new hires in this position is $53,302-$66,627 per year. Offers are made within this range based on competencies, experience, and internal equity.

$53,302-$66,627 per year is the pay range for new hires in this position. Offers are made within this range based on competencies, experience, and internal equity.