Library Specialist Library Operations Cataloging

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 4695 - 8304

Posted on: 19 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary



Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title: Library Specialist
Division: Library Operations - Cataloging
Union: IFT
Location: 300 S 2^nd St Springfield IL Sangamon County
Salary: Range $4695 to $8304 monthly commensurate with experience
Benefits: for extensive original cataloging of various formats; catalogs from pre-catalogued sources a variety of materials ensuring the bibliographic record conforms to pertinent policies and rules; editing of bibliographic resources for materials; organizing and completing various database clean-up projects; authority control verification for collection materials; participation in continuing education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Participates in a systematic cataloging and copy cataloging of the various collections of the State Library to make items available through I-Share a shared online database of library materials and the OCLC database. Activities include extensive original cataloging of various formats of materials; copy cataloging new materials in various formats; editing of bibliographic records for materials; authority control verification; searching online databases for appropriate bibliographic information; retrieval of materials from various locations; and other related tasks utilizing knowledge of nationally accepted cataloging and classification schemes and use of the OCLC cataloging service.
Assists with one or more of the following areas as assigned:
- Serve as back-up ILS Administrator
- Manage Electronic Resources including activation link resolver and OpenAthens proxy
- Work with other staff on the evaluation and selection of materials for the Illinois State Librarys collection
- Assist patrons at the Reference Desk and/or Circulation desk as needed.
Organizes and completes various database clean-up projects to enhance.
Participates in continuing education for cataloging professionals; attends meetings conferences seminars and webinars to enhance professional library skills.
Reviews and recommends updates to written procedures for cataloging.
Performs other duties assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to a masters degree in library science preferably from an institution accredited by the American Library Association and one year of professional library experience involving the application of library science techniques or completion of approved training such as could be gained as a Library Intern.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Requires extensive knowledge of professional library science techniques systems and procedures.
Requires extensive knowledge of research and reference techniques.
Requires extensive knowledge of acquisition classification cataloguing and indexing principles methods and techniques.
Requires ability to adapt library science theory to a variety of subjects.
Requires ability to determine and satisfy the requirements of scholars government representatives professional staff historians authors and other library patrons.
Requires ability to instruct new or inexperienced employees in methods techniques and procedures utilized.
Requires ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
Requires ability to effectively use library tools.
Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois drivers license as required by individual positions within the class.
Requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Application Process:

Please visit apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital or veteran status or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

Required Experience:

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Office of the Illinois Secretary of State Alexi GiannouliasJob Title: Library SpecialistDivision: Library Operations - CatalogingUnion: IFTLocation: 300 S 2nd St Springfield IL Sangamon CountySalary: Range $4695 to $8304 monthly commensurate with experienceBenefits: for extensive ...



Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

Participates in a systematic cataloging and copy cataloging of the various collections of the State Library to make items available through I-Share a shared online database of library materials and the OCLC database. Activities include extensive original cataloging of various formats of materials; copy cataloging new materials in various formats; editing of bibliographic records for materials; authority control verification; searching online databases for appropriate bibliographic information; retrieval of materials from various locations; and other related tasks utilizing knowledge of nationally accepted cataloging and classification schemes and use of the OCLC cataloging service.
Assists with one or more of the following areas as assigned:
- Serve as back-up ILS Administrator
- Manage Electronic Resources including activation link resolver and OpenAthens proxy
- Work with other staff on the evaluation and selection of materials for the Illinois State Librarys collection
- Assist patrons at the Reference Desk and/or Circulation desk as needed.
Organizes and completes various database clean-up projects to enhance.
Participates in continuing education for cataloging professionals; attends meetings conferences seminars and webinars to enhance professional library skills.
Reviews and recommends updates to written procedures for cataloging.
Performs other duties assigned.

Requires extensive knowledge of professional library science techniques systems and procedures.
Requires extensive knowledge of research and reference techniques.
Requires extensive knowledge of acquisition classification cataloguing and indexing principles methods and techniques.
Requires ability to adapt library science theory to a variety of subjects.
Requires ability to determine and satisfy the requirements of scholars government representatives professional staff historians authors and other library patrons.
Requires ability to instruct new or inexperienced employees in methods techniques and procedures utilized.
Requires ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
Requires ability to effectively use library tools.
Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois drivers license as required by individual positions within the class.
Requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Application Process:

Please visit apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).