Technician, Catalog

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn State University is seeking a Technician, Catalog to support the library's cataloging operations. This role handles acquiring materials, creating bibliographies, and managing catalog records, with responsibilities including searching, editing, exporting, and ordering catalog cards from OCLC.

Responsibilities also cover importing bibliographic records, creating holding/item records, and overseeing physical processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One year related experience.
• Knowledge of library policies and procedures helpful.
• Dewey Decimal classification system familiarity desirable.
• Proficiency with MS Office and typing speed of 55 wpm.

Responsibilities

• Process newly acquired materials and create bibliographies.
• Search, edit, export, and order catalog cards from OCLC.
• Import bibliographic records.
• Create holding and/or item records.
• Oversee physical processing of cataloging materials.
• Withdraw outdated materials from collections.
• Maintain Self List card file.
• Work at Circulation Desk on rotational nights and weekends.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 55 wpm

MS Office

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Effective communication

Independent work

Organization

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Office Management,Business or related area

Tools

OCLC

Job description

Job Title

Technician, Catalog

Essential Job Functions

• Processes newly acquired materials; Creates bibliographies


• Searches, edits, exports, and orders catalog cards fromOCLC.


• Imports bibliographic records


• Creates holding and/or item records


• Oversees physical processing of cataloging materials


• Withdraws outdated materials form collections


• Maintains Self List card file

• Works at Circulation Desk on rotational nights andweekends


• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Office Management,Business or related area

Minimum Experience

One (1) year related experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of library policies, procedures andtechniques


• Knowledge of office practices and procedures


• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal classification system


• Knowledge of filing and record-keeping


• Ability to use MS Office Products, including Outlook, PowerPointand Excel


• Ability to type at least 55 words per minute


• Effective communication skills, verbal, written andinterpersonal


• Ability to work independently in the absence of directsupervision


• Ability to plan, schedule and organize work


• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks concurrently