27-033 Librarian I - Cataloger, Part-Time

The Dover Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Cataloger—29 hours per week with a flexible work schedule.  The Director is looking for a detail-oriented, forward-thinking and analytical person to join our Technical Services team.  In this role you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of the library’s collection. The ideal candidate will perform both original and copy cataloging, process materials and support staff collection development. Experience with Koha ILS is a plus. A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science is preferred. The position start date will be January 2, 2027.

The Dover Public Library is a vibrant community space with excellent support from the community. The Library is home to a collection of over 80,000 items with over 100,000 circulations of physical items in a year and offers programming for all ages. Recently completed renovations have expanded the library space and opportunities for the community.

This is a part-time, non-exempt position, $27.07 to $39.21 per hour.  Position is open until filled.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position. The listed examples may not include all duties found in this class):
1. Maintain the integrity of the library’s online catalog and its patron database, revising cataloging and circulation procedures as necessary for optimal use of the ILS.
2. Run regular reports and create customized reports from data in the library system using SQL.
3. Work with Library Assistant/Acquisitions Librarian to track and supervise the Acquisitions Budget.
4. Catalog all library materials into the ILS (Koha) following standards set by the library and professional library associations (ALA, PLA).
5. Support collection development, processing and withdrawing of materials.
6. Maintain collection standards and material replacement for patron satisfaction and circulation.
7. Process materials with necessary identification stickers, covering, labels and barcodes.
8. Search for metadata records via Z39.50 targets
9. Write original cataloging records and metadata
10. Evaluate cataloging resources for correctness including grammar, punctuation, spelling, and symbology.
11. Perform other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

- MARC Record cataloging experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated experience with Library Systems (ILS); Koha experience preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and oral.
- Demonstrated ability to think critically, analyze problems, and develop and implement creative solutions.
- Evidence of a high degree of initiative and versatility, a customer-service focus, and a desire to master new technologies.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with department heads, employees, and the public and to deal with service problems courteously and tactfully.
- Knowledge of library classification schemes (Dewey Decimal Classification, Library of Congress Classification)

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Master in Library Science preferred. 2-4 years’ experience in library services; one year library cataloging experience; or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience in the library field that provides similar knowledge, ability, and skills.