Librarian 1-3

This is a full-time position located at the State Library in Baton Rouge, LA.

Position Summary:
Performs all aspects of original cataloging and authority work of materials in all formats, especially Louisiana public documents. Requires extensive communication with the Technical Services Coordinator, Recorder of Documents, the Louisiana Department staff, IT staff, and other Technical Services staff.  Work is complex and requires a high degree of knowledge of library automation, cataloging practices, and local, national, and international standards and their applications.

Duties:
70% Original Cataloging
Performs original cataloging in all formats according to established local practices, RDA, AACR2r, LCSH, DDC, MARC format, and OCLC requirements
Searches appropriate and available online or local databases for bibliographic records as needed
Furnishes current classification numbers and subject headings for items when requested and checks consistency and accuracy of all serial and monographic records
Loads MARC records from external sources into ILS
Works with Recorder of Documents, Louisiana Government Documents Librarian, and Technical Services Coordinator to establish effective workflows and accurate capture of bibliographic information of public documents
Establishes and maintains procedures for creating and uploading data into Digital Archive
Maintains awareness of changes in RDA, LCSH, MARC format, OCLC, DDC, CONTENTdm, and ILS protocols, communicating as necessary to other cataloging staff
Other duties as requested
15% Issue Resolution
Investigates issues related to ILS and Digital Archive displays, indexing, and format changes, communicating with ILS system administrator and IT staff as needed
Investigates and resolves discrepancies in the catalog according to local practices, national and international standards, and common sense
Updates procedures manuals as needed
Other duties as requested
10% Instruction
Co-teach LSSC course on Cataloging and Classification
5% Professional Development
Participates in professional associations, task forces, and committees as requested
Participates in discussions about digitization of library materials, metadata, and electronic archiving
Attends conferences and training as possible and reads professional literature to stay current on topics related to metadata, digitization, digital archives, cataloging standards, and technical services
Special Requirements:
Knowledge: Requires MLS from ALA-accredited graduate school.  Expertise with MARC, LCSH, OCLC, RDA, AACR2R, DDC, CONTENTdm, Polaris, metadata, digitizing, and cataloging electronic resources highly desirable.
Skills:    Understanding of library automation and technical services operations highly desirable.  Experience with MS Office applications, Windows, and Internet searching highly desirable.
Abilities: Excellent interpersonal skills; detail-oriented.  Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of library staff.  Ability to work independently as well as in cooperative team atmosphere.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
COMPETENCY #1: Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
COMPETENCY #2: Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
COMPETENCY #3: Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  
 
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 Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
 
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Pacee Wallace
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street 
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Phone: 225-342-8202
pwallace@crt.la.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Function of Work:
To organize and manage information sources in order to provide access to such information to library users.

Level of Work:
Entry.

Supervision Received:
General from a higher level Librarian, Library Manager or other managerial or administrative personnel.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies, statewide.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Library Paraprofessional 3 and 4 by the presence of professional level librarian duties.

Differs from Librarian 2 by the absence of journeyman level duties.

Performs basic reference work using standard reference and bibliographic tools.

Performs advanced bibliographic verification.

Catalogs monographs and serials for which no standard source record exists.

Assists in the development of special research or management projects.

Compiles bibliographies as directed.

Assists in book or film selection and deselection.

Advises readers with special problems or handicaps.

Performs related work as required by circumstances or as directed.