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Under the direct supervision of the Collection Services Senior Manager, and with an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Cataloging Librarian will:\nPerform Integrated Library System (ILS) database maintenance on a regularly scheduled basis including purging relevant records, validating collection data, and assisting in collection inventory efforts.\nMaintain authority control across the collection using Library of Congress (LOC) authority headings. Interprets and applies LCSH, AACR2 and RDA core standards, and the Dewey Decimal System.\nTrain, evaluate, and supervise the cataloging technicians to ensure high quality records. Escalate issues as needed to the Collection Services Senior Manager. Supervise department in the absence of the manager and assistant manager.\nPerform copy cataloging and maintain print, nonprint, and electronic materials.\nPerform original cataloging as needed.\nProvide training to library staff on more advanced functions of the ILS as needed.\nStay abreast of changes to cataloging standards and best practices. Recommend improvements to SJCPL's cataloging procedures when relevant.\nPrepare and analyze reports for senior management. \nTake part in library initiatives, projects, and teams, as well as professional organizations and conference attendance.\nPerform other duties as assigned. \nRequirements\nEducation\nALA (American Library Association) accredited MLIS (Master’s of Library and Information Science) with a focus in database management and/or cataloging required with at least 2 years of relevant experience required.\nA valid State of Indiana Librarian Certification, obtained within three years of hire as a condition of employment. \nHours\nFull time, 40 hour workweek, Monday through Friday.\nFlexible availability for system updates or response to outages.\nRequirements\nDemonstrated understanding of library ILS systems, bibliographic record structures, and core library operations. Thorough knowledge of OCLC and automated library systems.\nKnowledge of and experience with current library cataloging and classification principles, tools, methods and practices, including OCLC, USMARC, RDA, LCSH, DDC, AACR2, SQL programming, bibliographic formats and standard, and authority files. \nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong organizational skills.\nPublic service orientation and commitment to excellent and genuine customer service.\nDemonstration of character and integrity in all situations while upholding SJCPL’s ethical standards.\nKnowledge and experience with current library technology.\nExperience working with computers, including Internet, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Windows.\nPhysical agility and strength to bend, reach, lift, and move library materials (up to 50 lbs.) and to stand for long periods of time.\nAbility to:\nPlan and prioritize. Make decisions and work independently and interdependently.\nAccept and manage change. Maintain composure and overcome stress in any situation.\nIdentify efficiencies and implement improvements in workflow.\nDisplay high standards of ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity.\nBe enthusiastic, creative, flexible, energetic, value diversity, and possess a sense of humor.\nProblem solve in a professional manner.\nForm and maintain excellent working relationships with library staff at all levels.\nManage confidential information appropriately.\nTrain and assist others in use of equipment, software, and related items.\nSit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.\nRead small print on labels on books and materials.\nBe accurate and pay attention to details.\nBenefits\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Health Plans\nEmployer Sponsored Pension Plan (Fully Vested after 10 Years of Service)\nPublic Employees' Retirement Fund and Hoosier S.T.A.R.T 457(b) Employee Funded Retirement Plans\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\nEmployer Sponsored Life/AD&D and Long Term Disability Insurance\nEmployee Assistance Program\nTuition Reimbursement\n208.4 Vacation Hours (26 days) annually\n80 Sick Hours (10 days) annually \n10 Paid Holidays","description_format":"text","description_chars":4339,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"master","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Retirement plans"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Books","Nonprofits & Foundations"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-04T23:50:13Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":3,"expected_fill_days":25,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-11-08T05:47:12Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":130780,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/sjcpl-cataloging-librarian","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/sjcpl-cataloging-librarian.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-09T05:30:13Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":669,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-10T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":687272},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=687272"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fsjcpl-cataloging-librarian"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":2,"usd":0.2},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fsjcpl-cataloging-librarian"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fsjcpl-cataloging-librarian"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/sjcpl-cataloging-librarian\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fsjcpl-cataloging-librarian"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":3777693}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"sjcpl.org","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":3777693},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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