Catalog and Systems Librarian

Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO  is seeking candidates for a full-time librarian position to work within their campus theological library. Person will provide cataloging for items in library collections and administer configuration of the library software system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as cataloger for new materials, overseeing the work of other library and /or student staff in their cataloging of specific media.

• Provide original cataloging as needed

• Maintain all client-side configuration settings for the library’s integrated software (ILS) system

• Assist library staff with issues involving use of the ILS, including user accounts and troubleshooting

• Oversee the processing function for library materials

• Additionally, will participate in relevant national and regional professional library associations

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of Library of Congress (LC) classification and subject headings

• Knowledge of cataloging rules for descriptive cataloging (AACR2, RDA)

• Knowledge of MARC bibliographic formats

• Familiarity with current ILS platforms

• Working knowledge of any of the following languages will be beneficial: Spanish, German, and Latin

• Ability to communicate and provide instruction to staff and student workers

• Ability to be accurate with complex information using established standards

• Experience with personal computers, office suite software, internet, email, technical library cataloging software (e.g. OCLC Connexion)

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program

• A second Master’s degree is preferred

All interested candidates should review the complete position description online and submit their application to Job Opportunities (paycomonline.net).