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. Please visit the Library's website at www.lva.lib.va.us/.
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