Cataloguing and Technical Services Librarian - Art Gallery of Ontario

Location: Toronto, Canada
Salary: $77,932 - $97,388 CAD
Employment Term: Full-time
Employer Contact: library.archives@ago.ca

• Serves as principal cataloguer for library collections; interprets international cataloguing standards and local policies for staff and volunteer cataloguers.  Performs original and derived cataloguing, description and classification of all library materials in all formats and media; applies external rules and standards, including MARC21, RDA, AACR2, LCSH, Dewey Decimal and other relevant standards, to ensure that library holdings meet international standards for electronic access.
• Resolves complex cataloguing and name authority problems, including maintenance of bibliographic database records, making changes, additions, deletions, and merges in the bibliographic and authority files as necessary.
• Establishes local policies and standards for bibliographic records created in library online catalogue; establishes cataloguing procedures; establishes and maintains authorized forms of names and indexing vocabulary.  Trains staff and volunteers in use and application of Horizon cataloguing template, LCSH, DDC, MARC formats, AACR2+, authorities and external bibliographic utilities. 
• Oversees the physical processing of accessioned library collection objects, including the marking and housing of library materials in all formats and media; oversees book storage and preservation activities according to Library & Archives preservation management standards. 

• MLS or Library and Information Technician diploma; or the equivalent in education and experience; undergraduate studies in art, art history or related discipline.
• Bibliographic knowledge of French; familiarity with other European languages an asset.
• Several years of progressive cataloguing experience in an academic or museum library; experience with multiple formats and with rare book cataloguing is an asset.
• Experience in library technical services operations
• Demonstrated knowledge of cataloguing standards and principles such as MARC21, RDA, LCSH, AACR2+, authority control practices, and descriptive vocabularies and thesauri related to the arts and humanities
• Demonstrated knowledge of automated cataloguing systems (e.g. OCLC Connexion) and professional trends in cataloguing.  
• Demonstrated knowledge of book structure and preservation requirements; knowledge of techniques and materials for construction of protective wrappers for rare books; knowledge of materials and techniques for finishing procedures.
• Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills, creative problem-solving skills including the ability to contribute to policy, prioritize and manage workflow
• Demonstrated communication skills:  written, verbal and consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize and interpret information.
• Demonstrated ability to search the Internet for authoritative information.
• Experience using Horizon ILS preferable

• Discounts to GoodLife Fitness.
• Free tickets to every major exhibit at AGO.
• Discounts to major attractions as a part of the Provincial/City Reciprocal Programs.
• Free admission to the AGO for friends and family, discounts at the gift shop, bistro, and Learning Centre.