Full Time Librarian - Cataloging
Blinn College
Posting Details
Special Notes To Applicants This is a 12 month, benefits-eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.state.tx.us/New-Employee/Insurance/.
Yearly leave time includes:
· 96 hours vacation· 40 hours discretionary· 16 hours personal· 8 hours sick each month.· Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year) Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12175 Position Details Principal Accountabilities Principal Accountabilities Performs original cataloging, verifying accuracy against corresponding data in similar MARC records. Performs copy cataloging by editing downloaded MARC bibliographic records according to guidelines in all subject areas and formats, expanding and verifying the data to conform to library standards. Maintains consistency in the cataloging and classification of library materials. Utilizes these professional cataloging tools to assign call numbers, subject headings, and other descriptive information to all library materials: Resource Description and Access (RDA), Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and MARC21 formats for bibliographic and authority data. Works with Library Technical Assistants to organize and prioritize the unit projects and workflows including maintaining and updating unit procedures. Regular maintenance of the integrated library system. Performs reference/research assistance as assigned by Library Directors Contributes to other professional activities of the Reference and Instruction Librarians such as maintaining research guides, serving as library liaison to a division, assisting with collection development, and staying current on professional theory and practices through literature, training, and networking; serves on additional library or college committees. Performs other duties as assigned. May be scheduled to work some weekends and evenings. May be scheduled to teach bibliographic instruction sessions. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Master of Library and Information Science degree or equivalent from an American Library Association accredited institution, or must be earned within three (3) months of employment. If not earned by set deadline, employment will end.
Minimum Competencies Minimum Competencies Knowledge of best practices, trends, and standards of cataloging operations in an academic library setting. Knowledge of best practices, trends, and standards of integrated library systems. Knowledge of/or ability to catalog a variety of physical and electronic library materials. Knowledge of/or ability to learn the use of appropriate digital technology (hardware and software), such as OCLC WMS, MarcEdit, OCLC Connexion, RDA Toolkit, and Classification Web. Knowledge of /or ability to learn and apply the following cataloging tools: RDA, LCSH and DDC, and MARC21 formats for bibliographic and authority data. Skilled in oral, written, and interpersonal communications. Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English; to perform basic mathematical calculations; to learn and use the online library database system. Strong interpersonal, research, analytical, organizational, and time management skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in both a team setting and independently and be strongly service oriented. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of the purpose of cataloging and familiarity with MARC records and the Dewey Decimal classification system or equivalent. One year of cataloging experience in an academic library or equivalent course work. Familiarity with and ability learn to use OCLC Connexion Client, MARC21, RDA, LCSH, and LC Classification. Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Competent with basic MSOffice suite applications. Experience with an ILS, preferably OCLC’s World Management System Experience providing individualized instruction in research methods through reference service using a variety of traditional and electronic resources. Preferred Competencies Working Conditions Are there particular working conditions associated with this job that should be noted (I.E., working environment, hours of work, workspace, etc.)? Yes If 'Yes', please explain Rotating Saturday schedule, noon to 4 pm, during Fall/Spring semesters. Occasional evening hours until 9:30 pm. Physical and Mental Requirements Physical and Mental Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 lbs., Light carrying, under 15 lbs., Walking, Standing, Sitting, Operating office equipment, Hearing (with aid), Writing, Reading Custom Text One Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements: Inside, Working closely with other, Working alone Custom Text Two Supplemental Questions
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Position Information Requisition Number 2024080P Position Title Full Time Librarian - Cataloging Salary Range DOQ DBM Rating C41 Job Type Full Time Job Category Professional/Staff Anticipated Start Date 01/06/2025 Campus Brenham Application Deadline Extended Open Deadline FLSA Exempt Security Sensitive? Yes Work Hours Monday through Friday daytime hours, rotating Saturday in Fall/Spring semesters, evenings as needed. Position Summary Information Objective To provide professional library services with an emphasis on cataloging. Required Quals Summary Master’s degree in library and/or information science (MLS, MLIS, MSLS, or MSIS) from an ALA-accredited institution by the time of appointment, or must be earned within three (3) months of employment. If not earned by set deadline, employment will end. Knowledge of best practices, trends, and standards of cataloging operations in an academic library setting.Special Notes To Applicants This is a 12 month, benefits-eligible position. Blinn College pays 100% of health insurance for full-time employees, 50% for dependents, and two times your annual salary in life insurance benefits. Optional coverage can begin on your first active duty date. If you would like to review insurance benefits in advance, you can access the New Employee Benefits Guide online, http://www.ers.state.tx.us/New-Employee/Insurance/.
Yearly leave time includes:
· 96 hours vacation· 40 hours discretionary· 16 hours personal· 8 hours sick each month.· Paid leave for college designated holiday’s, spring break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break (approx. 25 days per year) Quick Link https://employment.blinn.edu/postings/12175 Position Details Principal Accountabilities Principal Accountabilities Performs original cataloging, verifying accuracy against corresponding data in similar MARC records. Performs copy cataloging by editing downloaded MARC bibliographic records according to guidelines in all subject areas and formats, expanding and verifying the data to conform to library standards. Maintains consistency in the cataloging and classification of library materials. Utilizes these professional cataloging tools to assign call numbers, subject headings, and other descriptive information to all library materials: Resource Description and Access (RDA), Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and MARC21 formats for bibliographic and authority data. Works with Library Technical Assistants to organize and prioritize the unit projects and workflows including maintaining and updating unit procedures. Regular maintenance of the integrated library system. Performs reference/research assistance as assigned by Library Directors Contributes to other professional activities of the Reference and Instruction Librarians such as maintaining research guides, serving as library liaison to a division, assisting with collection development, and staying current on professional theory and practices through literature, training, and networking; serves on additional library or college committees. Performs other duties as assigned. May be scheduled to work some weekends and evenings. May be scheduled to teach bibliographic instruction sessions. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Master of Library and Information Science degree or equivalent from an American Library Association accredited institution, or must be earned within three (3) months of employment. If not earned by set deadline, employment will end.
Minimum Competencies Minimum Competencies Knowledge of best practices, trends, and standards of cataloging operations in an academic library setting. Knowledge of best practices, trends, and standards of integrated library systems. Knowledge of/or ability to catalog a variety of physical and electronic library materials. Knowledge of/or ability to learn the use of appropriate digital technology (hardware and software), such as OCLC WMS, MarcEdit, OCLC Connexion, RDA Toolkit, and Classification Web. Knowledge of /or ability to learn and apply the following cataloging tools: RDA, LCSH and DDC, and MARC21 formats for bibliographic and authority data. Skilled in oral, written, and interpersonal communications. Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English; to perform basic mathematical calculations; to learn and use the online library database system. Strong interpersonal, research, analytical, organizational, and time management skills, and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively in both a team setting and independently and be strongly service oriented. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of the purpose of cataloging and familiarity with MARC records and the Dewey Decimal classification system or equivalent. One year of cataloging experience in an academic library or equivalent course work. Familiarity with and ability learn to use OCLC Connexion Client, MARC21, RDA, LCSH, and LC Classification. Demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team. Competent with basic MSOffice suite applications. Experience with an ILS, preferably OCLC’s World Management System Experience providing individualized instruction in research methods through reference service using a variety of traditional and electronic resources. Preferred Competencies Working Conditions Are there particular working conditions associated with this job that should be noted (I.E., working environment, hours of work, workspace, etc.)? Yes If 'Yes', please explain Rotating Saturday schedule, noon to 4 pm, during Fall/Spring semesters. Occasional evening hours until 9:30 pm. Physical and Mental Requirements Physical and Mental Requirements: Light lifting, under 15 lbs., Light carrying, under 15 lbs., Walking, Standing, Sitting, Operating office equipment, Hearing (with aid), Writing, Reading Custom Text One Environmental Requirements Environmental Requirements: Inside, Working closely with other, Working alone Custom Text Two Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What is the status of your Master in Library Science, or equivalent, from an ALA accredited program? Completed degree To be completed in 3 months or less To be completed in 4 months or more * Please explain any experience you have in cataloging in a library.(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working with integrated library software and identify which systems you have used.(Open Ended Question)
* Tell us about your experience with the following cataloging tools: RDA, LCSH and DDC, and MARC21 formats.(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of work experience do you have related to library cataloging? none 1-2 years 3-4 years 5-6 years 7 years or more * How do you keep up with current trends and updates to cataloging techniques?(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe any experience you have working with MARC records.(Open Ended Question)
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Advertisement (specify in next question below) Blinn Website Blinn Employee Internet Site (specify in next question below) Indeed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium TACC - Texas Association of Community Colleges Other (specify in next question below) If in the previous question you selected "Advertisement", "Internet Site", or "Other", please specify how you heard about this employment opportunity.(Open Ended Question)
* To be eligible for employment in the U.S. and at Blinn College, will you now or in the future require Blinn College to commence ("sponsor") an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called "sponsorship" for an employment-based visa status. Yes, I will now or in the future need H-1B visa sponsorship No, I will not need sponsorship now or in the future for an H-1B visa * Please choose all that apply below. If you answer yes to any, please upload a copy of your DD214 or DD1300 in the optional documents section. For definition of claiming military employment preference please see the following website:http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/pdf/GV.657.pdf) Yes, I am a veteran, including a veteran with a disability. Yes, I am a veteran's spouse who has not remarried. Yes, I am the spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces or Texas National Guard serving on active duty. Yes, I am an orphan of a veteran who was killed while on active duty. Yes, I am a veteran who received a dishonorable discharge from the military because I refused the COVID vaccine. Yes, I am claiming military employment preference. No, to all the above. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Other Transcripts 1 Optional Documents Unofficial Other Transcripts 2 Unofficial Other Transcripts 3 Other Document 1 Other Document 2 DD214 (required for Veteran's or Veteran's preference) DD1300 (required for orphan's or surviving spouse)
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