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Sheboygan, WI | Cataloging and Database Librarian

Monarch Library System – Part-time, up to 25 hrs/week

Monarch Library System is looking to hire a part-time Cataloging and Database Librarian to assist with management of the integrity of the shared library automation bibliographic database.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with maintenance and support of the Cataloging and Database Management Service.
• Performs bibliographic and authority cleanup and maintenance for the shared library automation system (ILS).
• Catalogs new material added by the member libraries in the local ILS.
• Participates in decision making for new ideas that affect cataloging service procedures or policies.
• Communicates with staff at member libraries when necessary regarding cataloging service concerns.
• Keeps updated on professional information relating to technical services and cataloging.

Essential knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with System staff, member library staff and other persons as necessary.
• Performs duties independently with minimum supervision.
• Performs duties in a team setting, where ideas and progress on projects are shared.
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a customer-focused attitude.
• Instructs staff in both group and individual settings.
• Knowledge and use of:
  • OCLC or similar cataloging system
  • Integrated library systems, such as Polaris
  • MARC records
  • AACR2 and RDA Rules, or their most current replacement
  • Library of Congress Subject Headings
  • Dewey Decimal System, latest version

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