Job Description:
The Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC) is a member-driven library network serving 36 public libraries in the Merrimack Valley region of Massachusetts. We are seeking a detail-oriented librarian with advanced technical services experience to join our team as a Network Cataloger.
In this role, you will perform original and copy cataloging using applicable (RDA and LC) standards and controlled vocabularies (primarily LCSH). In addition to performing cataloging duties, this role includes maintaining our bibliographic database and providing exceptional help desk support to member library staff. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about cataloging, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.
Competitive salary, generous benefits, and a collaborative work culture, with the flexibility of a hybrid/remote work schedule (employees may elect to work up to 60% of their schedule remotely).
Full position description and qualifications are available at this link: https://bit.ly/4e24IHF
General Summary
The Network Cataloger assists the Database Manager in maintaining the database and providing quality customer support to MVLC’s technical services staff. The position performs professional, hands-on cataloging duties, for both print and non-print collections. An awareness of cataloging standards/technology and best practices related to bibliographic control is vital to the position.
The Network Cataloger reports directly to the Database Manager for day-to-day tasks, under the overarching supervision of the Assistant Director for Consortium Services, who oversees the Technical Services Team.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Acquires MARC records from OCLC for editing and uploading into MVLC’s bibliographic
database.
• Performs original cataloging of print, non-print, and emerging resources using a
bibliographic utility, such as OCLC, and the ILS.
• Supports the Database Manager in operations and workflow at Central Site.
• Assists the Database Manager and Assistant Director for Consortium Services with
recommendations on policies and procedures for MVLC’s technical services staff.
• Pinpoints areas for database clean-up and collaborates with the Database Manager as
assigned to maintain bibliographic database integrity.
• Works collaboratively with the Database Manager to execute special projects, as assigned
by the Assistant Director for Consortium Services.
• Writes and assists with Central Site internal and ILS training documentation.
• Provides effective communications and quality customer service to member libraries.
• Troubleshoots cataloging issues for member library technical services staff.
• May provide training sessions for member library staff in cataloging and serials
• Responsible for assisting with Help Desk tickets related to technical services related issues
• Attends appropriate meetings.
• Maintains statistics.
• Performs other relevant duties as required.
In this role, you will perform original and copy cataloging using applicable (RDA and LC) standards and controlled vocabularies (primarily LCSH). In addition to performing cataloging duties, this role includes maintaining our bibliographic database and providing exceptional help desk support to member library staff. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about cataloging, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.
Competitive salary, generous benefits, and a collaborative work culture, with the flexibility of a hybrid/remote work schedule (employees may elect to work up to 60% of their schedule remotely).
Full position description and qualifications are available at this link: https://bit.ly/4e24IHF
General Summary
The Network Cataloger assists the Database Manager in maintaining the database and providing quality customer support to MVLC’s technical services staff. The position performs professional, hands-on cataloging duties, for both print and non-print collections. An awareness of cataloging standards/technology and best practices related to bibliographic control is vital to the position.
The Network Cataloger reports directly to the Database Manager for day-to-day tasks, under the overarching supervision of the Assistant Director for Consortium Services, who oversees the Technical Services Team.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Acquires MARC records from OCLC for editing and uploading into MVLC’s bibliographic
database.
• Performs original cataloging of print, non-print, and emerging resources using a
bibliographic utility, such as OCLC, and the ILS.
• Supports the Database Manager in operations and workflow at Central Site.
• Assists the Database Manager and Assistant Director for Consortium Services with
recommendations on policies and procedures for MVLC’s technical services staff.
• Pinpoints areas for database clean-up and collaborates with the Database Manager as
assigned to maintain bibliographic database integrity.
• Works collaboratively with the Database Manager to execute special projects, as assigned
by the Assistant Director for Consortium Services.
• Writes and assists with Central Site internal and ILS training documentation.
• Provides effective communications and quality customer service to member libraries.
• Troubleshoots cataloging issues for member library technical services staff.
• May provide training sessions for member library staff in cataloging and serials
• Responsible for assisting with Help Desk tickets related to technical services related issues
• Attends appropriate meetings.
• Maintains statistics.
• Performs other relevant duties as required.
Requirements:
ALA accredited MLS
• Knowledge of current national cataloging standards
• Knowledge of cataloging and classification systems
• Experience with automated database use and management
• Two years public library cataloging experience
• Minimum of one year's experience with OCLC searching and editing
• Experience with MarcEdit desired
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with training or instruction preferred
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of current national cataloging standards
• Knowledge of cataloging and classification systems
• Experience with automated database use and management
• Two years public library cataloging experience
• Minimum of one year's experience with OCLC searching and editing
• Experience with MarcEdit desired
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with training or instruction preferred
• Attention to detail
Benefits:
Heath, dental, life insurance, paid holidays, retirement, four weeks paid vacation. Hybrid/remote work environment (employees may elect to work up to 60% of their schedule remotely).
Salary:
$56,403.00 - $75,549.00
Applications will reviewed as they are received, and will be accepted until the position is filled.
To apply please send resume and cover letter to Patty DiTullio, Executive Director, Merrimack Valley Library Consortium, 4 High Street, North Andover, MA, 01845; or by email to pditullio@mvlcstaff.org (preferred).
