Library Assistant III, Technical Services, Cataloging

is an Equal Opportunity Employer

and Complies with the
American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Requisition# 04810

Title Library Assistant III, Technical Services, Cataloging

Department Chester County Library

Location 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA 19341

The Chester County Library, Exton has an opening for a Library Assistant III in the Technical Services
Department.

This full-time position is responsible for copy cataloging materials in a variety of formats and
assisting in the maintenance of the online catalog for the 18-library Chester County Library System.
Job tasks include: online editing of bibliographic records from SkyRiver and Z39.50 databases;
adding items to existing records in the online library database; and assisting in maintaining the
quality of the library database by verifying and using standard forms of headings and by correcting
errors and inconsistencies. This position includes a focus on the cataloging of multimedia materials
(such as DVD/Blu-rays, music CDs, and audiobooks) and non-traditional materials.

The position requires a high school diploma and six months to a year of job-related experience.
Knowledge of national cataloging standards; some cataloging experience (either in a previous
position or coursework); and sufficient general knowledge to be able to catalog materials in a broad
range of subject areas are preferred. The person in this position must have excellent verbal and
written communication skills as well as strong time management skills.

All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances:
Report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance
from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal
history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI).

Position Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt
Salary Information: $21.14/Hour
Weekly Hours: 35
Shift: M-F 8:30AM – 4:30PM

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled

To apply go to www.chesco.org and click on Employment.