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Cataloging Associate

Mansfield/Richland County Public Library

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Location
Mansfield, OH
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Job overview

Under the supervision of the Collection Resources Coordinator, the Cataloging Associate is responsible for copy cataloging print and non-print materials. The posting prefers a related bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant public-library experience. Previous cataloging experience is helpful but not required. The role also calls for computer skills, English proficiency, reliability, and the ability to work independently and with a team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to Detail, nice to haveActivity Coordination, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveGSuite, nice to haveInternet Research, nice to haveEmail, nice to haveEnglish, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveReference Tools, nice to haveResearch Tools, nice to haveReader Advisory, nice to havePublic Library Trends, nice to haveReliability, nice to haveFlexible Scheduling, nice to haveLifting, nice to havePushing Loaded Book Trucks, nice to haveMaterial Handling, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Field or 10+ Years Public Library Experience, nice to havePrevious Cataloging Experience, nice to haveFavorable Background Check, nice to have

Full job description

**POSITION SUMMARY: ** Under the supervision of the Collection Resources Coordinator, the Cataloging Associate is responsible for copy cataloging of print and non-print materials. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, or equivalent of 10 or more years of relevant work experience in a public library. 2. Previous cataloging experience is helpful but not required. 3. Ability to work with details and coordinate a variety of activities 4. Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office, GSuite, internet and email 5. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English 6. Must be experienced and comfortable working alone and in a team environment 7. Experience working with a wide variety of professional reference, research, and reader's advisory tools, publications, and resources. 8. Knowledge of current trends in public library resources, services, and programming. 9. Reliability and above average work attendance with ability to work flexible schedule including day, evening and weekend hours 10. Physical requirements: Engage in extended periods of sitting, typing and viewing computer monitors, twisting/turning and stretching to shelve and retrieve materials from book trucks. Engage in intermittent periods of climbing stairs, standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting and carrying equipment and materials occasionally weighing 40 -- 60 pounds and pushing loaded book trucks weighing 75 - 100 pounds or more on tile or carpet. Must be able to use hands and fingers to grasp, handle and manipulate materials and operate tools and controls, including computers, phones and office equipment. 11. Favorable results of pre-employment background check. 12. Rel

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