The Library of Virginia is seeking a Monographs Cataloger for its Technical Services Program.
The incumbent will create original catalog records, as well as complete copy cataloging, for library materials in a variety of formats, as well as oversee several bindery and processing functions, including training and guidance to staff.

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

• MLS from an ALA-accredited library school required.
• Certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification preferred.
• Library experience with library standards and operating procedures, technical services, online bibliographic utilities, and automated library systems.
  Experience in cataloging; ability to train and oversee support staff preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of standard library operating procedures, automated library systems and online database searching.
• Working knowledge of technical processing, bibliographic utilities, and local library systems. Working knowledge of cataloging, AACR2, LCSH, Graphic Materials, LC classification, and authority control.
• Knowledge of bibliographic sources and research techniques, library physical processing, and preservation.
  Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work, and to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to train and to review the work of library assistants and support staff preferred.
• Must pass a 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 #179 by 5:00 PM on 10/13/06 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.

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