This recruitment has been extended.

Join a library system engaged in community-driven services to deliver an innovative and exciting future to residents of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Tacoma Public Library (TPL), serves over 200,000 residents in Tacoma.

We are seeking an experienced cataloger and team leader who:

• Are strongly committed to listening to our community in order to deliver valued, needed and highly used library materials services;
• Are committed to working to support and deliver high quality, innovative, customer-focused services;
• Are passionate about racial equity and social justice;
• Have demonstrated success in building collaborative, high performing teams and operations in partnerships across departments;
• Have a vision and understanding of cataloging and metadata with an eye to both current and future needs;
• Committed to excellent service for internal and external customers;
• Excellent communicator and supervisor with a proven ability to lead, develop and support staff;
• Are results-oriented and committed to collaboration.

If you believe that the library can empower the community by bringing people together to discover, connect, create, learn, and thrive, your next leadership position may be at TPL!

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Collection & Technical Services Manager, the Cataloging and Processing Librarian II supervises the cataloging and processing of all items in the Tacoma Public Library’s collection.

Responsibilities include oversight of the day-to-day operations and staff of the Technical Services Department; establishment and enforcement of cataloging best practices, standards, and procedures in coordination with catalogers; and collaboration with public service staff to maximize discovery and public access to library resources and collections.

Supervisory Relationships:
Reports to the Collection & Technical Services Manager; supervises 6 assigned personnel.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensures library resources are cataloged and processed efficiently, consistently, and with a high degree of accuracy
• Oversees the day-to-day operations of catalog and processing teams. Hires, trains, evaluates, and mentors staff.
• Develops and implements standards and procedures for catalog data quality assurance
• Is a working cataloger; regularly performs original and copy cataloging[GT1]
• Conducts regular catalog and records maintenance
• In consultation with colleagues, develops, maintains, and disseminates relevant cataloging and training documentation related to institutional processes, standards, local practice, and procedures.
• Collaborates closely with Neighborhood Services and Web Team to enhance public access to library collections.
• Monitors national and international cataloging standards and trends and adapts local procedures appropriately with an eye towards trends related to equity and inclusion
• Develops and maintains relationships with vendors that support the acquisition, cataloging, and processing of library collections.
• Create original Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) records and update OCLC records to add to the Library's online catalog
• Commits to keeping current in the best practices of the profession by taking advantage of training and development activities, by reading professional literature, and by participating in professional activities.
• Represents library at local and national conferences as assigned.
• Performs other related and comparable duties as assigned

• ALA accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Studies or Library Science;
• Two (2) years' experience working as a librarian; or the equivalent of three (3) or more years' full-time work experience in a library setting
• Knowledge of controlled vocabularies and current cataloging and metadata standards
• Knowledge of modern information organization and retrieval concepts
• Familiarity with RDA, DDC, LCSH, and MARC

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced knowledge of cataloging procedures and standards for bibliographic and authority data, including MARC21, AACR2, RDA, LCSH, and LCC
• Knowledge of Dublin Core
• Experience with OCLC and data reclamation projects
• 1 year working in a supervisory capacity
• Fluency in more than one language

• Demonstrated success leading a cataloging operation within a large library.
• Expertise and understanding of a wide range of cataloging principles and best practices across formats.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and streamline work processes.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all library units to improve service delivery to the public.
• Knowledge of authority control processes. Ability to implement these processes on an organizational level in collaboration with vendors.
• Demonstrated experience with effective planning, document writing, project management, and implementation of cataloging policies and processes.
• Ability to identify, plan, and prioritize job responsibilities and tasks and determine and implement project timelines.
• Ability to recognize and set priorities and to use initiative and independent decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Ability to execute library policy.

Interested individuals should apply online and attach resume and cover letter. Be sure to answer the supplemental questions.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their submitted materials and supplemental questionnaire scored. Candidates who pass the exam will be ranked on the eligible list for interview consideration. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the Tacoma Public Library and Local 120.

Individuals given a conditional offer of employment must also pass a background check. New employees must successfully complete a six month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.



Learn more about the Tacoma Public Library and the services we provide at www.tacomalibrary.org and connect with us on facebook, instagram, twitter, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on exciting things happening at the library, and to be notified of other career opportunities with us.

The City of Tacoma
Tacoma is one of the nation's healthiest, safest, and most playful cities. We have daily access to stunning natural surroundings and a great quality of life. We are Washington's most diverse big city, with arts, culture, libraries, parks, and recreational opportunities that are envied by much larger cities. We recognize how lucky we are, but we know we can make it even better –together.

Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city that sits along the Puget Sound with a population of nearly 210,000. The third largest city in the state of Washington, it is a diverse, progressive international gateway to the Pacific Rim.

Propelled by significant developments such as the University of Washington Tacoma, the impressive and distinct Museum District, the bustling historic Theater District, Tacoma Link light rail system, the restored urban waterfront of the Thea Foss Waterway, the expansions of both the MultiCare and Franciscan health systems, and a significant influx of foreign direct investment in its downtown core, Tacoma has evolved considerably since the 1990s.

Tacoma boasts the state's highest density of art and history museums, and is home to a flourishing creative community of writers, artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who each add their unique flair to the city's vibrant commercial landscape. The iconic Tacoma Dome and magnificently restored Pantages Theater have endured as a high-demand venue for some of the largest names in the entertainment industry.

A magnet for families looking for affordable housing options in the Puget Sound area, Tacoma also draws those who prefer to live in a more urban downtown setting with competitively priced condos and apartments that feature panoramic mountain and water views.

Tacoma's natural beauty and proximity to the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier draws hikers, runners, bicyclists, and maritime enthusiasts to the area. Its lively social scene is infused with energy by thousands of students attending the University of Washington Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound, Pacific Lutheran University, the Evergreen State College Tacoma campus, and Tacoma Community College, as well as a number of local trade and technical colleges. Its prime location – just 20 minutes south of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 30 miles north of the state capital in Olympia, and within 10 miles of the U.S. Department of Defense's premier military installation on the West Coast – only adds to Tacoma's desirability. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

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