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POSITION: Assistant Cataloger – Cataloging and Technical Services
LOCATION: Roanoke County Public Library – Roanoke, VA
DESCRIPTION: The Roanoke County Public Library (RCPL) system, located in the
beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, is seeking a creative and detail-oriented person
to perform original and copy cataloging in the Cataloging and Technical Services
Division. Working under the direct supervision of the Technical Services
Librarian, the successful candidate will be responsible for cataloging in all
formats using MARC/AACR2/RDA within SIRSI Symphony ILS and OCLC Connexion;
managing departmental volunteers; assisting the Technical Services Librarian
with statistical analysis and reports; taking part in collection development;
assisting with processing of materials; and engaging in professional
development. The Technical Services Department operates in a very responsive and
team oriented environment, in support of a library system that consists of a
state-of-the-art 54,000 sq. foot main library, five branches, and a collection
of more than 360,000 items. It serves a population of over 92,000 in Roanoke
County, as well as many of the 308,000 residents in the greater MSA. RCPL is a
partner in the Roanoke Valley Libraries consortium and shares a catalog and
borrowing privileges with three other systems.
REQUIREMENTS: A Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library
Association-accredited program. Some experience in professional library work,
including copy cataloging, or significant coursework related to cataloging could
be considered. The successful candidate should possess knowledge of the methods
and principles of contemporary bibliographic-maintenance standards and
practices, and be highly proficient in, and make creative use of, the latest
technologies. Subject to a complete criminal and Child Protective Services
background investigation.
SALARY: $32,647-35,912; competitive benefits
TO APPLY: Apply online at http://www.roanokecountyva.gov/index.aspx?nid=21
EOE/M/F/D
DEADLINE: February 22, 2015
Mr. Adrian L. Whicker, MA, MLIS
Head of Cataloging & Technical Services Division
Roanoke County Public Library System
540-777-8776
Received on Sat Jan 24 2015 - 07:41:54 EST