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Senior Monographs Cataloger Library Specialist II Position Number 014 Minimum Salary $34,642 Full-time The Library of Virginia is seeking a Senior Monographs Cataloger in the Technical Services Branch of the Collection Management Services Division. The incumbent will catalog library materials and serve as the team leader for the monographs program by applying a professional knowledge based on national standards and local practice. Performs original and complex copy cataloging for books, maps, and audio visual materials, by following LC practice, AACR 2 guidelines, OCLC input standards, and ExLibris requirements. Reviews cataloging created by other monographs catalogers, contributes to authority work and assists with special projects. Technical Services is a department of fifteen: 8 professional, 3 paraprofessional, and 4 support staff. Catalogers are responsible for a great variety of subjects and formats, including state and regional history and culture, maps, broadsides, sheet music, posters, ephemera, and audio visual and electronic titles. Twenty five percent of the cataloging is original work. Catalogers contribute to the Enhance program for bibliographic records and contribute name authority records to NACO. The Library of Virginia is the state library and archives for the Commonwealth of Virginia. It houses the most comprehensive collection of materials on Virginia government, genealogy, literature and culture, as well as local, state, and regional history available anywhere. The Library's printed, manuscript, map, and photographic collections attract researchers from across the country and the world, while the Library's website www.lva.lib.va.us opens many resources to those at great distances. See the Library's website for more information. Richmond has a lot to offer as a place to live. The Virginia capital has four distinct seasons. It has museums, historic sites, beautiful parks, entertainment and shopping. It is the home to four universities and a community college system. Situated on the scenic James River, Richmond boasts the only class IV rapids in an urban area. Richmond is also conveniently located for day trips to the mountains, the beach and our nation's capital. For more information see the website www.discoverrichmond.com Qualifications * Masters in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school required. * Recent cataloging experience required. * Experience in maps and audio visual cataloging preferred. * Considerable knowledge of cataloging, AACR2, LCSH, LC classification, NACO, and authority control. * Considerable knowledge of standard library operating procedures, automated library systems, and online database searching. * Considerable knowledge of technical processing, bibliographic utilities and local library systems. * Knowledge of preservation guidelines, bibliographic sources, and research techniques. * Demonstrated ability to train and review the work of library assistants and support staff. * Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work, and to work both independently and as part of a team. * Excellent customer service and communications skills. * Experience in work direction of support staff preferred. * Must pass a security background check. The Library of Virginia fosters an open, team-oriented work environment and is seeking individuals who value this approach. To apply, candidates must submit a completed Virginia Employment Application form for position #14 by 5:00 PM on 8/30/06 to Jacquie O'Connor in the Human Resources Office, Library of Virginia, 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. Phone 804-692-3586/ FAX 804-692-3587. Virginia Employment Application forms are available online at jobs.state.va.us/eo_appl.htm <BLOCKED::http://jobs.state.va.us/eo_appl.htm> . Please visit the Library's website at www.lva.lib.va.us/ <BLOCKED::http://www.lva.lib.va.us/> . An EEO/AA/ADA Employer Back to Employment Opportunities <BLOCKED::http://www.lva.lib.va.us/whoweare/jobs/index.asp>