Operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the Library’s mission by making published Regional History and Genealogy resources accessible to patrons through accurate catalog records and the creation of Library cataloging standards.
. ▪ Performs original and complex copy cataloging for a variety of formats according to established national and local guidelines and standards; primary emphasis includes rare books, maps, archives, microfilm, and government information materials.
▪ Catalogs special collections materials in OCLC Connexion and Integrated Library System using current cataloging standards.
▪ Searches on-line databases for bibliographic records; verifies and edits the existing bibliographic data to match the item in hand. ▪ Verifies and assigns Dewey classification numbers.
▪ Responsible for the online catalog by editing, deleting, and merging bibliographic records; applies independent judgment in reviewing records. ▪ Responsible for the cataloging workflow to ensure deadlines are met and minimize turnaround time.
▪ Documents and updates RH&G cataloging procedures.
▪ Provides leadership for specialized projects, services, programs, and activities related to services, strategic goals, and objectives; serves on project teams or committees.
▪ Provides work direction for assigned projects; provides guidance and training to other staff.
▪ Compiles and analyzes data and research to assist with decision-making; makes recommendations for new initiatives or solutions to challenges.
▪ Provides expertise and direction for collection management and maintenance.
▪ Ensures proper care, handling, and rehousing of both stored and displayed materials. ▪ Identify conservation and preservation concerns and perform basic and complex conservation.
▪ Provides specialized subject matter expertise for internal and external customers regarding special collections.
▪ Provides excellent customer service at the Regional History & Genealogy service desks, by phone, or through electronic delivery. Additional Duties and Responsibilities Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:
▪ May coordinate and engage in community outreach and programming with schools, businesses, or other community groups to expand visibility and partnerships with the library and community in conjunction with Pikes Peak Library District’s communications and marketing initiatives.
▪ Remains current with existing and emerging cataloging policies, practices, standards, schema, and procedures.
▪ Assists in budgeting and annual planning process. ▪ Promotes library services through tours, demonstrations, talks, and displays; may teach classes on technology, or other service specific topics to patrons and staff.
▪ May act as person-in-charge as assigned; assumes responsibility for safe and effective operation of the library; ensures that security and safety reports are completed accurately and submitted as required.
▪ Participate in regional and professional library, archival, or history organizations.
▪ Keeps informed about Library and department information.
▪ Attends regular department meetings and scheduled All-staff meetings.
▪Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
▪ Thorough knowledge of the Pikes Peak Library District’s policies and procedures and ability to follow them.
▪ Thorough knowledge of Descriptive Cataloging for Rare Materials (DCRM), MARC 21 Resource Description and Access (RDA), Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2, and Library of Congress classification and subject headings.
▪ Ability to act as an ambassador of Pikes Peak Library District by promoting its mission and vision to the public.
▪ Demonstrates thorough knowledge of library trends, processes and best practices related to rare books and materials. Demonstrates flexibility to actively support change in order to meet strategic goals and objectives.
▪ Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills; maintains effective relationships with patrons, coworkers, and with staff at all levels.
▪ Demonstrates commitment to principles of intellectual freedom and all aspects of customer diversity.
▪ Ability to work independently and effectively organize daily work under general supervision.
▪ Ability to effectively train others.
▪ Ability to work as part of a team, exercise professionalism and good judgement in interpersonal interactions and demonstrating an excellent customer service attitude.
▪ Demonstrates ability to effectively use applications software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, Integrated Library System, along with standard office equipment. ▪ Demonstrates ability to organize daily work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, detail-rich environment.