CATALOGING LIBRARIAN POSITION DESCRIPTION PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Technical Services Team Leader in the Communications & External Relations (CER) Directorate, the incumbent will work with the other cataloging staff to establish and maintain cataloging policies and procedures that meet the needs of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) library and ensure these policies and procedures conform to national and international library standards. MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for cataloging print and electronic resources. Develops and implements creative approaches to bibliographic services to enhance search and discovery of those resources • Establishes and maintains cataloging policies and procedures that meet the needs of the ORNL library and ensures conformance to national and international library standards • Ensures the ALEPH cataloging module supports the cataloging function • Responsible for the original cataloging and copy cataloging of monographs, serials, and audiovisual materials; collections of e-books, e- journals, and e-reports. • Original cataloging of a collection of unclassified technical reports that are unique to ORNL. • Interprets and applies cataloging rules. • Assigns subject analytics and makes serial title changes as required. • Implements authority control in the catalog. • Supports ALEPH’s cataloging module, including the On-line Computer Library Center (OCLC)/ALEPH interactions. • Responsible for database maintenance, quality control and cleanup required to apply Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) standards to existing catalog records. • Ensures compliance with environment, safety, health and quality program requirements. • Maintains strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program and a minimum of two years of post-Master’s experience in an academic, public or research library – primarily engaged in cataloging and bibliographic control activities. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Anglo- American Cataloging Rules 2 (AACR2), MARC, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Rule Interpretations (LCRI), and Library of Congress Classification System (LCCS). Demonstrated project management, analytical, and problem solving skills, with an aptitude for complex and detailed work. Current awareness of national trends and developments in cataloging, metadata standards, and information retrieval is required. Excellent interpersonal skills and oral and written communication skills are mandatory. Must be able to set priorities, multi- task, be self directed and motivated and adapt to ever changing needs. Must have the ability to work with a team of service-oriented professionals. Working knowledge of PC Microsoft Office (which includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required. Proven ability to function well in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities. QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED: Knowledge and experience working with OCLC, ALEPH or other integrated library systems preferred. Knowledge and experience with cataloging or managing electronic resources (e.g., e- journals, e-books, or other e-resources) preferred. WORK DIRECTION AND INTERFACES: Position reports to the Technical Services Team Leader. Interfaces with a team of service oriented professionals at ORNL. § This position will remain open for a minimum of three weeks after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired. § If interested in this position, please visit http://jobs.ornl.gov/. Please submit your resume, references, and publication list in one file. We only accept Microsoft Word documents. § If you have trouble applying for a position, please email [log in to unmask] § ORNL is a multi-program research facility managed by UT-Battelle for the Department of Energy. ORNL is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building and sustaining a culturally diversed workplace.