Tracking code:
03-2026
Date posted
Department
Technical Services
Location
Old Worthington Library
Position type
Part-time (20 hours)
Employee type
Exempt Union
Pay range number
30
Minimum salary
$29.78/HOUR
Purpose
Under general supervision, the Cataloger updates the Integrated Library System (ILS) and OCLC databases.
Essential Position Functions
- Performs copy and original cataloging
- Searches the ILS and OCLC for bibliographic records
- Verifies authority of author names and subject headings
- Assigns call numbers using the Dewey Decimal System
- Determines and documents cataloging procedures for new and emerging formats
- Maintains contact with Central Library Consortium partner libraries’ cataloging/technical services staff to ensure compliance with ILS
- Processes Interlibrary Loan requests for items not in the ILS using SearchOhio, OhioLINK, and OCLC software
- 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
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use appropriate judgment in handling information and records
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
- Ability to arrange items in alphanumeric and/or subject order
- Proficient in the use of the ILS, OCLC cataloging software, MARC records and standard cataloging tools, and Interlibrary Loan software
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Physical Demands
- Ability to sit and use computer for extended periods and operate standard office equipment, daily
- Ability to move up to thirty (30) pounds, daily
- Ability to push book trucks with up to 150 pounds of material on them, daily
- Ability to perform repeated reaching, bending, climbing and squatting, daily
- Travel by automobile is required occasionally
Working Conditions
- Majority of work performed in general office/library environment
- Requires availability for extended hours as needed
- Requires periodic participation and attendance at events and training
Schedule
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Four hours per day between the hours of:
- Monday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
