Cataloger

Illinois; Anderson (IN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Public Library is seeking a Cataloger to maintain an accurate library catalog across formats and support the library's ILS. Responsibilities include original and copy cataloging, authority records, assisting with ILS operations, and collaborating on collection maintenance.

The role requires a Master’s in Library Science, LC3 or higher, 3–5 years of experience, and a valid driver’s license; strong attention to detail and MARC/RDA knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Information and Science is required.
• LC3 or higher is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience is required.
• A valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs original and copy cataloging and creates and maintains authority records.
• Assists with ILS operations and database maintenance to ensure catalog accuracy.
• Collaborates on collection services projects and assists with collection maintenance.
• Maintains department equipment and supplies.
• Adheres to library policies and confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Library science

Cataloging

Customer service

Attention to detail

MARC/RDA knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Information and Science

LC3 or higher

Tools

MARC format editing

AACR2 / RDA

OCLC manuals

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].

• Performs original and copy cataloging and creates and maintains authority records following established cataloging standards and local practices.
• 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.
• Collaborates on Collection Services projects and assists with collection maintenance, including weeding, shifting, shelf-reading, and mending as needed.
• Assists in maintaining department equipment and supplies.
• 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.
• 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:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of cataloging.
• Ability to learn and correctly apply library cataloging procedures and MARC format editing.
• 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.
• Skill in customer service.
• Skill in organizational and general clerical tasks.
• Ability to perform work requiring high attention to detail.

Requirements

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:

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.

Anderson Public Library
111 East 12th St
Anderson , IN 46016