General Description

Performs duties of cataloging and processing materials for the various school library collections. Performs duties required for the central ordering and receiving of materials to be cataloged and processed. Requires training and experience in established cataloging and classification procedures and a working knowledge of library automation systems.

Essential Job Functions
Essential Job Functions:

• Catalogs and classifies materials according to established formats such as MARC, AACR2, Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress.
• Performs data entry of information into a library automation system.
• Processes materials to be added to the school library collections.
• Assists in the establishment and maintenance of an organized system for the delivery of materials to schools in a timely manner.
• Assists in the establishment of division level guidelines for cataloging and processing of library materials.
• Assists in the establishment of division level guidelines for the acquisition of library materials.
• Receives orders for materials from various school libraries and processes these orders for centralized purchasing.
• Recognizes and adheres to CCPS cataloging/processing standards and specifications.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility:
N/A
Report Preparation:
Provides regular reports for all areas of responsibility to the Acquisition Librarian and/or Assistant Director of Technology and additional reports as requested.
Equipment Operation:
Utilizes computer equipment with peripherals, audio/visual equipment and general office equipment.
Contacts:
School librarians, library assistants - daily - to obtain/provide information. Facilities delivery staff - as needed - delivery of materials.
Work Direction:
N/A
Supervision:
N/A
Decision Making:
A high level of independent decision-making is required within areas of direct responsibility. Supervisor's approval is required for decisions that affect areas beyond those under direct management of the position or to meet fiscal policies and procedures.
Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:
N/A
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, printed materials and/or controls; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The employee regularly works in an office environment. The noise level is quiet to moderate.
Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of new emerging library technologies, of current library automation systems and bibliographic controls and of USMARC, AACR2, LCSH and Dewey classification. Strong technology skills with an emphasis in library automation. Demonstrates ability in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, and planning. Demonstrates ability to provide work direction to others. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively to all levels of technical and non-technical personnel both orally and electronically.

Requirements
Master's degree in Library/Information Services or Virginia Collegiate Professional Licensure with endorsement in library media NK-12 required. Experience as a K-12 library media specialist preferred.
Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.