Tracking code:
03-2025

Date posted

Department

Technical Services

Location

Old Worthington Library

Position type

Part-time (20 hours)

Employee type

Exempt Union

Pay Range Number

30

Salary range

$28.77 - $35.97/HOUR

Purpose

Under general supervision, the Cataloger updates the Integrated Library System (ILS) and OCLC databases.

Essential Position Functions

  1. Performs copy and original cataloging
  2. Searches the ILS and OCLC for bibliographic records
  3. Verifies authority of author names and subject headings
  4. Assigns call numbers using the Dewey Decimal System
  5. Determines and documents cataloging procedures for new and emerging formats
  6. Maintains contact with Central Library Consortium partner libraries’ cataloging/technical services staff to ensure compliance with ILS
  7. Processes Interlibrary Loan requests for items not in the ILS using SearchOhio,  OhioLINK, and OCLC software
  8. Performs duties of Librarian, as needed

Required experience

Education, Training and/or Experience

Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
  1. Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records
  2. Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
  3. Ability to arrange items in alphanumeric and/or subject order
  4. Proficient in the use of the ILS, OCLC cataloging software, MARC records and standard cataloging tools, and Interlibrary Loan software
  5. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Physical Demands
  1. Ability to sit and use computer for extended periods and operate standard office equipment, daily
  2. Ability to move up to thirty (30) pounds, daily
  3. Ability to push book trucks with up to 150 pounds of material on them, daily
  4. Ability to perform repeated reaching, bending, climbing and squatting, daily
  5. Travel by automobile is required occasionally
Working Conditions
  1. Majority of work performed in general office/library environment
  2. Requires availability for extended hours as needed
  3. Requires periodic participation and attendance at events and training

Schedule

Four hours per day between the hours of: 

  • Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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