Careers With Perma-Bound

Cataloger

( This is not a remote position; relocation or commute required )

Perma-Bound Books is seeking 2 full-time professional Catalogers for our Cataloging Services Department in our Jacksonville, Illinois office location.

This position requires a thorough knowledge of cataloging, classification procedures, and bibliographic resources.

Candidates will be required to possess a working knowledge of cataloging standards to include AACR2, Dewey, LCSH, MARC formats, as well as being familiar with RDA.

Duties will consist primarily of general cataloging work, dealing with a variety of materials, formats and subjects. Cataloging of digital resources and unique materials will be important aspects of the position.

Education/Experience:

  • Coursework in cataloging or equivalent cataloging work experience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (including 9 paid holidays!)
  • 401(k) 3% employer contribution; 1% match on top of that
  • Weekly Pay

Interested applicants should send their resume to HR@perma-bound.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We offer employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Collection Development Librarian

( This is not a remote position; relocation or commute required )

Perma-Bound Books is seeking a Collection Development Librarian. This positions involves but is not limited to:

  • Act as a reliable library resource for customers, Perma-Bound Sales Reps, and Peers with questions regarding Library Collections.
  • Develop & Maintain basic, balanced opening day collections for Elementary, Middle, & High School Levels for our website. There are four cumulative collections for each level to address four different budgets.
  • Work directly with customers and Perma-Bound Sales Reps to build custom Library & Classroom collections.
  • Manage Collections Work Queue program (CVD)
  • Build various types of collections: Balanced Opening Day Collections, CAP Collections, Leveled Collections, Genre Collections, Subject Collections, Specialized Collections, Etc.
  • Interface with Peers to collaborate resources and manage time sensitive marketing projects that require our assistance in building collections. (Catalogs, Brochures, Web Facing Materials)
  • Stay current with trends in Libraries and Curriculum through approved Webinars and Conferences, and online training.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • MLS Certification
  • Teaching Certificate with experience in Library Services
  • Professional Organization Memberships preferred
  • Peer Organizations related to Library Services preferred

Job Requirements:

  • Excellent Soft Skills expectations in Communication, Collaboration, and Interpersonal Skills
  • Excellent Written, Verbal Communication, and Time Management Skills
  • Library Skills & Knowledge
  • Phone etiquette
  • Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel)
  • Web Based Search Skills
  • AS400 Knowledge and Experience would be a bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (including 9 paid holidays!)
  • 401(k) 3% employer contribution; 1% match on top of that
  • Weekly Pay

Interested applicants should send their resume to HR@perma-bound.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We offer employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Independent Sales Representative

Perma-Bound has a variety of openings for outside educational sales representatives to manage a field territory in achieving monthly, quarterly, and yearly revenue goals by selling Perma-Bound solutions to schools and districts. These are contract sales representative positions and compensation is commission-only, paid by 1099. Click here for full job description.

Interested applicants should send their resume to HR@perma-bound.com