Catalog Librarian

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Descriptions

JOB TITLE:CatalogingLibrarian (CentralOffice)

REPORTS TO:Dean of LibrariesDEPARTMENT:Learning Resources

EXEMPT:YesVICE PRESIDENT:Vice President of Instruction - Academic and Transfer Programs

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE FUNCTION

Coordinates and performs the cataloging of all library materials both print and electronic. Works to ensure the library system is properly configured to support acquisition cataloging serials inter-library loan and other technical processes of the library.

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioralobjectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

This position requires aMastersdegree froman ALAaccredited school.Unofficial transcripts must besubmittedwith resume and official transcriptssubmittedupon hire.Also requiresdemonstratedexperiencecataloging inan Integrated Library System (ILS) such as SIRSI and with the Resource Description&Access (RDA) and Machine-Readable Cataloging (MARC) components of OCLC. Effective oral and written communication skills; ability toinitiateand maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge of library and standard office software programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides original and copy bibliographic cataloging to library materials that conforms to national standards as specified by RDA and Library of Congress (LC) classification making effective use of cataloging tools such as OCLCConnexion MARC Edit Cataloging Distribution Service (CDS) Classification Web andSirsiDynixWorkflows.

2. Classify using the LC classification or other mandated systems and construct call numbers for materials added to the libraries collections.

3. Assigns metadata for digitized materials adhering to best practice and national standards for digital collections.

4. Performs cataloging and maintenanceforserial materials in print microform and electronic formats including creating andmaintainingserial control records in the ILS.Works with administrative branch librarians and their staff to ensureserialsholdings are current for all library locations.

5. Ensures that authority records are properly assigned andmaintained. When needed responsible for running system reports toidentifyunauthorized headings in the online catalogin a timely manner.

6. Responsible for creation of andupdating ofwritten policies and best practices for the Hinds Libraries related to cataloging.

7. Obtains andmaintainsMARC records foreResources.

8. Assists with materials processing for the libraries as needed including unpacking items received repackaging barcoding items pricing items and wrapping dust jackets incovers.

9. Keeps informed in current developments in the areas of cataloging and management of electronic resources.

10. Performs necessary cataloging tasks for library withdrawalweedingand material relocation projects.

11. Assists with hardware and software installation and maintenance.

12. Assists in budget control in areas of responsibilities.

13. Assists in preparing statistical and other reports and analyses.

14. Assists with collection development and acquisition duties as assigned.

15. Assistsin the trainingof new library employees student assistants and library technical assistants.

16. Activelyparticipatesin library and campus committees as assigned.

17. Ensures professional growth by attending PDI courses workshopsconferencesparticularly those related to library technical services.

18. Performs other duties as may be assigned by theappropriate authority includingassistingother branch or campus libraries.

19.Maintainknowledge of diversity-related issues legislation and best practices.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities except for the student assistants who work in technical services. Exception: Alllibrarystaffare responsible foroverseeing part time workers student workers and volunteers and the effectivefunctioning of the building and services of the library when they are the designated staff on duty.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required touse hand to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms;and talk or hear.The employeefrequentlyis required tostand walksittasteand smell. The employee isfrequentlyrequired tosit.

The employeeis occasionally required tostand; walk; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.