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Cataloging & Database Librarian - New Mexico State Library - Santa Fe, NM

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Cataloging & Database Librarian -- New Mexico State Library -- Santa Fe, NM

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Job Application LinkSalary$26.33 - $42.12 Hourly$54,760 - $87,616 AnnuallyThis position is a Pay Band 70Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature, the Department of Cultural Affairs represents New Mexico's dedication to preserving and celebrating the cultural integrity and diversity of our state. The Department oversees a broad range of New Mexico's arts and cultural heritage agencies.Why does the job exist?This position resides at the New Mexico State Library Technical Services Bureau in Santa Fe. The Cataloging and Database Librarian is responsible for cataloging, classifying, and processing for all the collections at the New Mexico State Library, including Rural Services. The Cataloging and Database Librarian also assists with management and maintenance of the Integrated Library System (ILS) database by providing quality control, cataloging support, and planning and implementation of various database-related projects. This position also assists with website maintenance.How does it get done?The Cataloging and Database Librarian catalogs a variety of items, creates and edits bibliographic records and authority records. This position works with State Library colleagues to address cataloging challenges; works on serials projects and retrospective conversion projects, creating and editing MARC holdings records, and editing item records; and works with federal and state documents.The position manages and maintains the library database, including record creation, editing, and deleting. Additionally, the position creates catalog records and loads catalog records from vendors; distributes and monitors reports and transactions for quality control and other projects; assists with maintenance and design of database configurations across multiple platforms; and assists with new site additions and migrations.Who are the customers?The position supports colleagues at the State Library and public libraries statewide to ensure effective and efficient library services to all New Mexicans.Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate has three or more years of experience with library metadata creation and modification using the MARC 21 format, RDA, LCSH, SuDOC, DDC, and LC Classification. The ideal candidate also has experience with website creation and maintenance using WordPress or a similar web content management system. The ideal candidate is extremely detail-oriented, technically savvy, and has excellent interpersonal skills.Minimum QualificationMaster's degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association (or recognized by the appropriate body of another country) with two (2) years of experience in performing and providing advanced library technical operations, effective library and information services, plus cataloging experience and managerial experience.

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