Job Description

City of Chicopee
Chicopee Public Library

Children?s Cataloger
Position Title:         Children's Cataloger
Department:        Chicopee Public Library
Employment Status    Non-Exempt; Full-Time
Salary:            UCFW Administration Union, Grade A05, Step 01 Starting at $20.80 per hour
Certifications/Licenses:    Bachelor's Degree Required

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee's | Chicopee Public Library Department is hiring a Children's Cataloger to provide public services for the Youth Services department and technical services for all juvenile acquisitions. This includes the cataloging, processing, and distribution of juvenile and teen materials at all locations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE

-    Maintains current trends in cataloguing technology and C/WMARS cataloguing initiatives.
-    Assists with outreach, including attendance at school open houses and community events to promote library services.
-    Catalogs, processes, and distributes juvenile and teen materials to all library locations.
-    Works as an integral member of Youth Services to coordinate substantial programming initiatives.
-    Participates in programming for all ages as needed.
-    Programs RFID tags with automation system and tags materials.
-    Provides library public services {circulation reference, and programming) in the Children?s Room and Teen Area as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be minimally qualified for this position, one must meet the following criteria:
-    A Bachelor's Degree is required, a Master's Degree in Library Science preferred, with at least 2 years' demonstrated experience in cataloguing/acquisitions and demonstrated experience with children's services. Experience with our JLS, Evergreen, preferred.
-    Thorough knowledge of Evergreen, our ILS, for cataloguing materials.
-    Thorough knowledge of contemporary bibliographic maintenance standards and practices including Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules {AACR), RDA, Dewey Decimal Classification, and Library of Congress Subject Headings.
-    Working knowledge of information literacy instruction and database usage.
-    Demonstrated experience with services to children and teens.
-    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, officials of other agencies and the public.
-    Comprehensive computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Canva, and other software and web applications supportive of library presentations and functions.
-    Organizational ability and strong public service orientation.
-    Ability to work independently, prioritize and adapt to changing technologies.

SCHEDULE, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This is a Full Time, 35-hour/week position, with a schedule of a schedule of various hours,  Monday | Friday with rotations of Saturdays.
This role is classified in the UFCW Administration Union, as Grade A05, Step 01 starting pay is $20.80 per hour with periodic step and pay increases upon continuous completion of employment with the City of Chicopee (dependent on the starting step).

The City of Chicopee provides its employees [contingent upon Employment Status] with a robust benefits package which include Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick-Time, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Personal Time, Vacation Time, Retirement Saving Plans, a Pension Plan, Employee Discounts, and more.

HOW TO APPLY

If this position aligns with your goals, experience, or skills, apply today using one of the following methods:
-    Apply online via our 'Employment Opportunities' page, select a position and click 'Apply Now'.
OR
-    Select 'Download Application', fill it out and mail it or hand deliver it (along with your resume) to the City of Chicopee Human Resources Department, located at 274 Front Street, Chicopee, MA 01013.

Questions?
Call, Email or Text:  

ChicopeeCAREERS
P: (413) 594 ? 1584
C: (413) 523 ? 2394
E: resume@chicopeema.gov

How To Apply

If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience and employment goals, apply today by one of the following: - Apply online by selecting ‘Apply Now’ on the City of Chicopee website - Select ‘download application’ and either email it or deliver it along with your resume to resume@chicopeema.gov or the Department of Human Resources, located at Chicopee City Hall, 274 Front Street, 1st Fl. Chicopee, MA. 01013.