Senior Cataloging & Acquisitions Associate

Portland Public Library is seeking a full-time Senior Cataloging & Acquisitions Associate in the Technical Services Department. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, this position is responsible for acquisitions, copy cataloging, and catalog maintenance within the library’s ILS. The successful candidate will combine technical skills with copy cataloging experience, basic accounting knowledge, curiosity, and a love of data. We are seeking applicants who are excited to put their data-management skills to work.

The position collaborates with PPL staff, vendors, and partner libraries in the Dirigo Libraries Consortium to support access to library collections. This position uses technology to ensure timely procurement and accurate metadata and provides considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. It requires a high degree of responsibility plus a comprehensive knowledge of, and ability to synthesize, a variety of library standards and conventions. This is a full-time, non-exempt position scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. The starting pay range is $23.71-$27.77 per hour, commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave.