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| Date Posted |
01/21/2010 |
| Job Title |
Librarian II, Cataloging Librarian |
| Organization |
SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY |
| Environment |
Public Library |
| City |
Shreveport |
| State |
LA |
| Hours |
Full-Time |
| Hire Status |
Direct Hire |
| Job Level |
MLS/MLIS Required |
| Job Description |
SUMMARY: Under administrative supervision, this is responsible professional library work, which involves the application of professional library techniques and procedures in the Cataloging Department. Performs related and other work as required.
REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Attainment of B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university/college; attainment of a graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited university.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Good knowledge of professional library principles and practices.
Demonstrated ability to: (1) handle both routine operations and long-range planning; (2) establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and other staff; (3) supervise, train, and evaluate support staff; (4) schedule department staff and work flow for maximum effectiveness; (5) communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals; (5) use application software. Knowledge and experience with integrated library systems, especially SIRSI, is preferred.
GENERAL DUTIES
< Participates in work of the Cataloging Departments; may be acting department head in the absence of the department head or assistant.< Performs detailed, specialized work of copy and original cataloging of all formats of library materials; expected to use acquired specialized knowledge and skills in performance of library work.
< Search all items against local database, verifying author, title, and other bibliographical information.
< Identifies errors in database.
< Responsible for organizing daily workflow.
< Proofread output before making available to processors.
< Coordinates with supervisor regarding major decisions
< Performs other necessary duties as required.
PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (with 30 minutes unpaid lunch)
THE LIBRARY
Shreve Memorial Library System is one of the largest public library systems in Louisiana, with twenty-one branches and one bookmobile. The library system has a combined holdings of 830,703 and an annual budget which exceeds $13,000,000. Circulation for 2008 was 1,281,873. The library has a staff of 285 (72.5 FTE).
BENEFITS12 days vacation/year (with increases every other year), 11 paid holidays/year + 1 personal day, 15 days sick leave/year. Medical, dental and life insurance; library pays 67% of employee’s and dependents’ insurance premiums. Excellent retirement system with the City of Shreveport. Tuition reimbursement available, after one year of employment. Good library support for continuing education and attendance at conference
APPLICATION DEADLINEReview of resumes will begin immediately and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
STARTING DATEPosition available April 1, 2010
SALARY$2979/month + benefits
CONTACT: A Shreve Memorial Library application must be submitted to be considered for a position; applications are available at all SML locations and at the library’s website: www.shreve-lib.org . Send application, resume and three references to Jennie Paxton, Associate Director for Human Resources, Finance, and Administration, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523, Shreveport, LA 71120-1523
Contact Belverly White (318) 226-5874 or Grace Simmons (318) 226-4975, if you have questions regarding the position. A criminal background check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. . We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or non-job related disability. Our facilities are non-smoking.
Jennie PaxtonAssociate Director for Human Resources, Finance & AdministrationShreve Memorial Library(318) 226-4789jpaxton@shreve-lib.org |
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