Clerk III - Cataloging

ELKHART PUBLIC LIBRARY • Elkhart, IN

6d • $18 - $23

About The Position

A Cataloging Clerk maintains the Elkhart Public Library’s record (catalog) of materials and related files.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Dependable, cooperative and detail-oriented person with good judgment
• Knowledge of both online and manual bibliographic tools
• Highly organized and efficient, requires minimal supervision
• Ability to learn and adapt
• A thorough knowledge of modern library systems, materials, services and collection classifications, along with standard office and library equipment and the ability to apply that knowledge
• Above-average computer skills, including Internet research capabilities and the ability to accurately keyboard at least 40 words (200 characters) per minute
• Basic mathematical skills
• Ability to recognize and define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously in person and on the telephone with people in a business and public service context, and with professional colleagues
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Above-average written and oral language and communication skills; accurate spelling is essential
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and business correspondence, along with general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and/or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively write reports, business correspondence and procedural or technical manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from Library personnel and the general public in one-to-one and group situations
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to convey information verbally or through other means
• Ability to perform tasks that may require visual and auditory acuity
• Ability to remain in seated or standing position for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform tasks that may require reaching, either independently or with assistance
• Ability to occasionally perform tasks that may involve climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crawling
• Ability to perform job duties in a variety of environmental conditions, which may include extreme fluctuations in temperature.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move objects weighting up to 40 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Public library experience preferred.
• Cataloging experience is a plus, especially with integrated systems and bibliographic utilities, such as Polaris and OCLC

Responsibilities

• Follows established Library and personnel policy, procedures and work standards
• Attends work regularly, on time, and as scheduled
• Exhibits welcoming, helpful, positive and friendly behavior to all patrons, staff and guests at all times in all communications formats (verbal and non-verbal)
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
• Regularly monitors Library communication venues including but not limited to employee email, staff bulletin boards and the intranet
• Participates in meetings, conferences, continuing education, community engagement, and special projects as required by the Elkhart Public Library or as dictated by professional commitment
• Addresses, or assists in addressing, issues and concerns related to the safety of Library staff and users as well as the security and maintenance of Library buildings and equipment
• Describes, classifies and provides access points for newly acquired Fiction, Genre, Audio/Visual and Children and Young Adult Library materials.
• Assists in the maintenance of the online catalog and the bibliographic utility’s online catalog as necessary
• Performs designated administrative and/or clerical duties as assigned

Benefits

• See Elkhart Public Library Wage Schedule
• See Elkhart Public Library electronic Employee Handbook

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees