Opening: Technical Services/Reference Librarian, Texas Legislative Reference Library

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibilities include serials management, cataloging, and reference. As a member of the Legislative Reference Library team, serves as an information consultant to legislative staff, state agency staff, and the general public.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Coordinates and manages serials using library's automation system.
• Provides reference assistance in person and over the telephone.
• Performs original and complex cataloging of library materials in all subject areas and in all formats, utilizing AngloAmerican Cataloging Rules, Dewey Decimal Classification, Library of Congress Subject Headings, and USMARC.
• Conducts in-depth library reference/research using primary and secondary sources.
• Indexes and catalogs legislative documents and library materials.
• Serves as claims coordinator for library and for serials jobber.
• Reviews journals and internet sites to select appropriate articles for current awareness service.
• Coordinates maintenance of library collection.
• Assists with training library assistants.
• Works extensive evening and weekend hours during legislative session.

OTHER DUTIES

• Assist in developing new library services.
• Assist in developing manual and online research aids.
• May assist with library acquisitions and database maintenance.
• May supervise library assistants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.
• Knowledge of current cataloging and classification standards (Anglo American Cataloging Rules, Library of Congress
• Subject Headings, Dewey Decimal and/or Library of Congress classification).
• Knowledge of MARC record formats.
• Experience with one or more library automation systems.
• Experience providing reference services.
• Experience searching LEXIS/NEXIS.
• Basic knowledge of legislative process and/or legal research materials.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in original cataloging.
• Experience with OCLC for cataloging.
• Experience in cataloging or serials management of government publications or technical reports.
• Experience in library technical services areas of cataloging, serials, acquisitions or database maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of Texas state government and the Texas legislative process.
• Knowledge of Texas Documents Classification Scheme

To apply, mail or fax a completed State of Texas Application for Employment, resume, and letter of interest to Donald Brower at the Legislative Reference Library. Applications may be found at http://www.workintexas.com.

Donald Brower
         512-463-1632       phone
         512-475-4626       fax