Clerk III - Cataloging

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Organization-Wide EXPECTATIONS

1. Follows established Library and personnel policy, procedures and work standards
2. Attends work regularly, on time, and as scheduled
3. Exhibits welcoming, helpful, positive and friendly behavior to all patrons, staff and guests at all times in all communications formats (verbal and non-verbal)
4. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
5. Regularly monitors Library communication venues including but not limited to employee email, staff bulletin boards and the intranet
6. Participates in meetings, conferences, continuing education, community engagement, and special projects as required by the Elkhart Public Library or as dictated by professional commitment
7. 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

Job-Specific ACCOUNTABILITY

1. Describes, classifies and provides access points for newly acquired Fiction, Genre, Audio/Visual and Children and Young Adult Library materials.
2. Assists in the maintenance of the online catalog and the bibliographic utility’s online catalog as necessary
3. Performs designated administrative and/or clerical duties as assigned

WORK CONDITIONS

• Full-time or part-time (may include evenings and weekends)
• Occasional local travel, occasional long distance travel

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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Public library experience preferred.
• Cataloging experience is a plus, especially with integrated systems and bibliographic utilities, such as Polaris and OCLC

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• 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

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• 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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the physical functions of this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

SALARY AND BENEFITS

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

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job.  The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities that may be performed by a qualified applicant or individual with a disability.

Salary : $18 - $23