Graduate Librarian 2 - Cataloger

This position is a professional position working under the supervision of the Manager of Collections.  The Cataloger is responsible for cataloging materials in all formats and all subject areas, including special collections materials, and will perform original and enhanced cataloging activities in support of the needs of the entire Worcester Public Library. The ideal person in this position will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills and have experience working with diverse populations in an urban community. Schedule will include evening and weekend hours and travel to other branches as assigned

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

Qualifications

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE

·         Master’s degree in Library Sciences from a Graduate School of Library Sciences accredited by the American Library Association or approved by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

·         Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to required locations in a timely manner

·         Ability to successfully pass CORI/SORI

·         Excellent communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·         One (1) year of professional cataloging experience in original or copy cataloging

·         One (1) year experience in classification of library materials using Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress classifications, and Machine readable (MARC) records

·         One (1) year experience working with diverse collections

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range$31.63 - $41.35  / hour

Salary Notes

Salary based on experience

Closing Date

12/13/2024

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter on or before , Friday, December 13, 2024 To: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. Preference given to Worcester Residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall Human Resources, 508-799-1030, [email protected]. 

The Worcester Public Library makes every effort to support ALA’s “Core Competences of Librarianship” http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/careers/corecomp as approved and adopted as policy by the ALA Council, January 27th 2009 and, as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.