Librarian (Catalog) at DC Public Library, Washington, District of Columbia

Salary: Not Specified

Status:Full-time

Posted:08/15/12

Deadline:09/27/12

Librarian (Catalog)

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY DC Public Library is going through transformation.  Many wonderful things are happening here.  If you enjoy a rewarding work environment where your hard work can truly make a difference, come join us!  All positions require excellent customer service skills, commitment to public service and the willingness to learn and embrace change.  LIBRARIAN (Catalog)  MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., MEMORIAL LIBRARY  The position serves as a Catalog Librarian, performs complex cataloging and classification for all formats. Including searching on OCLC, editing using AACR2/RDA, exporting records, editing records on catalog. Catalogs and classifies titles in all formats that are not in OCLC.  Includes determining subject content and appropriate subject headings, assigning Dewey number and cutter, adding record to OCLC and exporting record to online catalog, requiring a knowledge of the content of the collection(s), an ability to generalize and interpret subject content and requiring a thorough understanding of the scope, authority, arrangement and format of various reference tools, cataloging rules and systems of bibliographic notation and format. QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school and a minimum of two years’ experience in cataloging, computer skills a must and knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.  To apply or for additional details, visit our website: www.dclibrary.org