Cataloger (part-time), San Francisco Law Library, San Francisco, CA

The San Francisco Law Library is currently seeking a candidate to fill the position of Cataloger (part-time). The San Francisco Law Library, a county law library, has three branches to serve the public, members of the Bar and the judiciary. It is the oldest public law library in California and houses a collection of 300,000 volumes. The library's website is www.sfgov.org/sfll. The San Francisco Law Library is currently seeking a candidate to fill the position of Cataloger (part-time)

General Position Responsibilities:

The job duties and responsibilities of this position will include:

• Retrospective and original cataloging of legal materials, to include rare and/or unique items;
• Descriptive cataloging, classification, and subject analysis using MARC format;
• Locating and editing available records for materials using OCLC network;
• Identifying and resolving bibliographic conflicts and discrepancies in database;
• Creating/updating records relating to authority control of bibliographic entries;
• other duties as needed.

Required Education and Competencies:

• ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent;
• 2 years of recent successful cataloging experience using OCLC and an integrated online library system, preferably Innovative Interfaces, Inc.;
• Understanding and experience with AACR2R, MARC21 formats and Library of Congress rule interpretations, practices and standards in creating bibliographic records, including LC subject headings and classification schemes;
• Experience with library database maintenance and authority control;
• Strong computer skills, including experience with personal computers and standard office productivity software programs, in a networked environment;
• Good oral/written communication skills in English;
• Accurate data entry skills;
• Self starter;
• Can prioritize, organize, and be deadline-oriented;
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively;
• Flexibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with legal materials.

Application Procedure:

Position available immediately. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to:

Cheryl Armstrong
San Francisco Law Library
401 Van Ness Avenue, Room 400
San Francisco, CA 94102

Or fax to: (415) 554-6934
Or email as attachement to: cheryl.armstrong@sfgov.org