Cataloger

Anderson Public Library • Anderson, IN

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About The Position

Anderson Public Library is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Cataloger to join its Collection Services team. The Cataloger maintains an accurate, consistent library catalog so customers and staff can find and access materials in all formats, provides cataloging expertise, and supports the integrity of the library’s integrated library system (ILS). The position requires a master’s degree in Library and Information Science, LC3 certification or higher, and 3–5 years of relevant experience. A valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation are also required.

The role typically involves office work while seated, frequent use of computer, office, and printing equipment, and frequent in-person and telephone contact with customers and library staff. Duties also involve walking and light lifting, carrying, bending, grasping, and pushing. The salary is $23.64–$26.60 per hour. Anderson Public Library’s stated core values are Good Stewardship, Open Access, Community Focus, Collaboration, and Purpose Driven.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science.
• LC3 certification or higher.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable personal transportation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science and 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, AACR2, RDA, and OCLC manuals when cataloging and classifying library materials.
• Customer service skills and organizational and general clerical skills.
• Ability to perform work requiring high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform original and copy cataloging and create and maintain authority records according to established cataloging standards and local practices.
• Assist with ILS operations and database maintenance by identifying and correcting errors and inconsistencies in bibliographic and item records.
• Collaborate on Collection Services projects and assist with collection maintenance, including weeding, shifting, shelf-reading, and mending as needed.
• Assist in maintaining department equipment and supplies.
• Comply with applicable library policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, requirements, standards, principles, and practices, including those concerning work scheduling and attendance, customer service, use of library property and equipment, conduct, and confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level