VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Open to all qualified current staff
and external applicants
LIBRARIAN 2, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS,
CATALOGER
PENROSE LIBRARY
(Full time, Exempt)
Position # 301030003
DATE POSTED:
March 23, 2015
LOCATION:
20 N. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
STARTING WAGE: $24.00- $26.30 per hour DOE* + full benefits
(*Starting wage will be commensurate with experience and education.
Starting wage is equivalent to a range of $49,920 - $54,704 per year)
POSITION HOURS: 40 hours per week:
Monday – Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday weekend rotation approximately every 6 weeks
Note: Regular schedule may be subject to minor changes due to required meetings, training events, etc.
Also, management may require modifications to a position’s schedule, days, times and locations at any
time as the needs of the Library District change.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLIATION:
1. Complete a PPLD online application located at ppld.org on the JOBS/VOLUNTEERS tab
2. Attachments should be submitted in the following file types: .doc, .xls, .xlsx, .pdf, .htm
3. If you require an accommodation to complete your job application, please contact the Human
Resources Office at (719) 884-9800 Ext 6994.
CLOSING DATE: Position is open until filled; preference will be given to online application materials
received by April 27, 2015 at 11:59 p.m.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
All selected candidates…
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EOE
are required to complete a Department of Homeland Security I-9 Form at the time of hire and must be able to
provide acceptable documentation in order to verify his/her legal right to be employed in the U.S. (pursuant to
the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986)
are subject to a full reference and background investigation including verification of identification (including
verification of Social Security number using USCIS E-verify), education, former employment, and criminal
history.
may be uniformly tested for job-related skills and required physical abilities
may be required to undergo a physical examination after a job offer is extended in order to ensure that the
job’s physical requirements are met
must understand and comply with PPLD’s drug-free workplace policy
understand and agree that they have been hired at the will of the employer and that employment may be
terminated at any time, with or without reason, and with or without notice, in accordance with Colorado law
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pikes Peak Library District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender expression, genetic information, military
status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal
opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. The library reserves the right to hire more than
one person per advertised vacancy.
LIBRARIAN 2, CATALOGER (continued)
POSITION SUMMARY: It is the mission of the Pikes Peak Library District: to seek, engage and
transform lives through library services and resources that enrich individual lives and build community.
This position operates in a diverse environment to help fulfill the mission of the Library by providing
cataloging and metadata creation for Special Collections materials. This position catalogs books, maps,
pamphlets, manuscripts, photographs, oral histories and other Special Collection materials in order to
make them widely available to the public. This position also provides reference services for regional
history and genealogy materials.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provides excellent customer service and maintains a courteous, positive image of the library
when interacting with patrons and staff.
Maintains patron and staff confidentiality.
Searches on-line databases (such as OCLC) for bibliographic records; verifies and edits the
existing bibliographic data to match the item in hand.
Creates original MARC records for library materials when records are unavailable in the vendor
database.
Maintains online catalog by editing, deleting, and merging bibliographic records; applies
independent judgment in reviewing records and refers problems to the Special Collection
Division Head as necessary.
Creates simple bibliographic records for items that are being ordered.
Verifies and assigns Dewey classification numbers and Cutter-Sanborn numbers.
Creates item records and processes items for Special Collections.
Creates metadata for online digital collections and indexes local resources.
Verifies bibliographic information using authority files.
Works on the public service desks providing reference service to library users in person, over the
phone, via email, and through other forms of communication.
Assists and instructs patrons with material and on-line searches, computer software applications,
reference/in-depth research, community referrals, and outside sources/collections.
Provides in-depth assistance and information about the library’s services and procedures.
Searches a variety of reference resources.
Promotes library services through tours, demonstrations, talks and displays.
Participates in Special Collection planning.
Assesses patron needs and provides pertinent materials in an organized fashion (including
bibliographies, fact sheets, pathfinders, etc.).
Directs, in coordination with the Manager, the work of other staff members, volunteers, and
interns.
May organize and conduct projects related to departmental goals and needs.
May serve as the “person in charge”” in the absence of a manager or supervisor.
Tests and documents cataloging software errors and assists with documenting cataloging
procedures for Special Collections.
May provide support and direction for Special Collection Specialists.
May teach computer classes for the public and PPLD staff.
Performs other related duties as assigned
LIBRARIAN 2, CATALOGER (continued)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
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Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA accredited program required.
Three plus years of professional cataloging experience in a library setting, including at least one
year of original cataloging.
Experience cataloging special collections materials preferred.
Experience working in a public or academic library providing reference for regional history and
genealogy collections preferred.
Familiarity with official library cataloging rules and basic cataloging reference tools.
Thorough understanding of MARC standards for cataloging and Cutter-Sanborn tables.
Familiarity with RDA and current trends in bibliographic description and with the Dublin Core
Metadata Initiative.
Ability to effectively organize work and work independently without close supervision.
Ability to use a personal computer and office equipment, including Microsoft Office software
applications; ability to accurately type at least 45 words per minute.
Ability to work on a team, have a “whatever-it-takes” work ethic, and have an excellent customer
service attitude.
Bilingual ability is a plus in serving our diverse community.