Cataloger

Anderson Public Library; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Public Library in Indiana is seeking a Cataloger to maintain an accurate, consistent library catalog across formats and support the ILS. You will perform original and copy cataloging, create authority records, apply MARC, LC subject headings, Dewey, AACR2, and RDA, ensuring data quality and accessibility for patrons and staff.

Required: Master’s Degree in Library Information and Science and LC3 or higher certification, plus 3–5 years of cataloging experience, with strong attention to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Information and Science is required.
• LC3 or higher certification is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant cataloging experience required.
• Experience with MARC and authority records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging and create authority records.
• Assist with ILS operations and database maintenance.
• Collaborate on collection services projects and maintenance.
• Maintain department equipment and supplies.
• Adhere to library policies and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Original cataloging

Copy cataloging

Authority records

MARC format editing

Library standards

LC subject headings

Dewey Decimal System

RDA

OCLC manuals

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Information and Science

LC3 or higher certification

Job description

Job Summary:

The Cataloger is responsible for maintaining an accurate, consistent library catalog that enables customers and staff to find and access materials in all formats. Provides cataloging expertise and supports the integrity of the library’s integrated library system [ILS].

Essential Job Duties:

1. Performs original and copy cataloging and creates and maintains authority records following established cataloging standards and local practices.
2. Assists with integrated library system [ILS] operations and database maintenance by identifying and correcting errors and inconsistencies in bibliographic and item records to ensure catalog accuracy and consistency.
3. Collaborates on Collection Services projects and assists with collection maintenance, including weeding, shifting, shelf-reading, and mending as needed.
4. Assists in maintaining department equipment and supplies.
5. Complies with Anderson Public Library’s policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, requirements, standards, principles, and practices applicable to the job, including [but not limited to] work scheduling and attendance, customer service, use of Library property and equipment, personal and professional conduct, and confidentiality.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Education and Experience:

• Education: Master’s Degree in Library Information and Science is required.
• Certifications or licensure: LC3 or higher is required.
• Years of relevant experience: 3-5 years is required.
• Years of experience supervising: None.
• A valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation is required.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science.
2. Knowledge of principles and practices of cataloging.
3. Ability to learn and correctly apply library cataloging procedures and MARC format editing.
4. Ability to interpret and apply Library of Congress subject headings, the Dewey Decimal System, the AACR2, RDA, and the Online Computer Library Center [OCLC] manuals in cataloging and classifying library materials.
5. Skill in customer service.
6. Skill in organizational and general clerical tasks.
7. Ability to perform work requiring high attention to detail.

Work Environment:

Typically performs work sitting in an office that requires frequent walking, light lifting, carrying, bending, grasping, pushing, and other limited physical activities. Requires frequent sustained physical operation of computer, office, and printing equipment, with frequent in-person and phone contacts with customers and library staff.

Physical Demands:

Specific vision requirements necessary for this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Frequently [over 2/3 of work time] sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Frequently [1/3 to 2/3 of work time] reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally [less than 1/3 of work time], the employee must: stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently [1/3 to 2/3 of work time] exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift or move objects and must occasionally [less than 1/3 of work time] exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift or move objects.

Equipment Used:

Equipment used includes computers, email/calendar software, internet/intranet browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, and various other software, hardware, and job‑specific technology and equipment.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Core Values:

• Good Stewardship
• Open Access
• Community Focus
• Collaboration
• Purpose Driven