Catalog Librarian

The Sacramento County Public Law Library is seeking a Catalog Librarian to become a full-time member of the library's support services team. To find more information about the library’s programs and services visit www.saclaw.org.

Primary Duties:
The Catalog Librarian provides original, adjusted and copy cataloging and bibliographic control for a range of print and non-print materials in various formats, as well as being responsible for Authority and quality control. Duties include providing lead direction and assistance to team members with cataloging and classifying library resources. The position reports to the Assistant Director for Support Services and works collaboratively with Technical Services Team members to ensure all collection maintenance responsibilities are handled appropriately. Other duties include assisting with ILS administration, documenting work procedures and reference.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 ALA accredited Library Masters degree
 Experience with MARC, AACR2R, LCSH, LC Classification and OCLC Connexion
 Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging national cataloging standards, including MARC, controlled vocabularies, RDA, FRBR, etc
 Excellent oral and written communication skills
 Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
 Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with solid attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
 Competency in working with a standard ILS
 Extensive computer skills and knowledge of standard MS Office Suite

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 Experience working with Horizon
 Law library experience
 Experience working with automated Acquisitions module
 Knowledge of non-MARC metadata formats, such as Dublin Core, EAD, Mets and MODS.
 Strong commitment to excellent customer service


SALARY AND BENEFITS: Starting salary $59,543.07 ($4,961.92 monthly) - $62,520.22 ($5,210.02 monthly) depending on experience. An additional $987 per month may be used toward the library’s cafeteria plan benefits. Cafeteria options include choice of several health plans, dental plan, short-term disability, life and other insurance plans, out-of pocket medical and family care reimbursement, and cash back. CalPERS retirement plan includes 7% employee contribution, optional 457 deferred compensation plan, employer paid long-term disability, and rapid transit or parking subsidies. Continuing education and training. Paid holidays 14 days, vacation accrual first three years are 6.7 hours per month, sick leave accrual 10 hours per month.

HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume, three references, to Jean Willis: jwillis@saclaw.org; Sacramento County Public Law Library, 813 6th Street, First Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814; Fax: 916-874-7053. Resumes received by October 12, 2010 will be given first consideration. Offer of employment contingent on passing a pre-employment physical.