Catalog Specialist

Summary: The catalog specialist is responsible for the circulation, cataloging and record maintenance of the library’s book collection.

Duties and Responsibilities: To Include the following

• Attend and successfully complete provided cataloging training
• Preparation of multiple library items including books, magazines, DVDs and audiobooks
• Catalog library collections
• Check out patrons and other circulation desk duties
• Monitor and suggest ordering of cataloging supplies
• Minor supervision of clerks and volunteers including training
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual bulk changes including weeding
• Attend regular staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or higher
• Degree or classes in cataloging or library circulation preferred
• Prior experience in libraries preferred
• Familiarity with library software preferred
• Excitement to learn and develop the collections of the library
• Able to adapt to a changing environment, and ability to multi-task
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Attention to details
• Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously for periods of 2 hours or longer. Must be able to stand or sit for long periods (4 hours or more)
• Requires ability to safely move about the library, museums and work areas. Must be able to stand at work areas of multiple heights
• Must be able to communicate to co-workers and customers concisely to follow policies
• Maintain a safe and secure environment
• Must be able to use a computer and peripherals, telephone, copy machine, scanner, and other related technology
• Ability to lift and carry 15 or more pounds
• Must be able to learn new information and apply the information in a work environment
• Must be able to learn new duties and procedures in order to implement them into work habits

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.20 - $14.30 per hour

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Rotating shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waterloo, NY 13165: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location