• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Library Science or a related field.
• Prior experience with copy cataloging and MARC record editing.

Essential Duties:

1. Working with Item Records.
• Creating, updating, and maintaining item records in the library’s computer system (ILS), according to library system guidelines, and with a high level of accuracy. This involves data entry and verification for each item added to the collection, including call numbers, prices, shelf locations, statistical codes, and similar information.
• Correctly identifying problems, errors, and omissions in item records, and acting to correct them.
2. Copy Cataloging
• Determining whether an acceptable MARC bibliographic record already exists in the regional shared catalog, for newly added items, based on Shore Library Consortium guidelines.
• Searching for and importing the best available OCLC bibliographic record, as needed to replace inadequate records, or in cases where there is no previous record in the catalog.
• Merging duplicate records according to consortium guidelines.
• Communicating with supervisor and/or regional Catalog Maintenance Specialist when uncertainty arises, or if original cataloging is needed.
3. Physical Processing.
• Selecting and/or printing the correct spine labels, ownership labels, barcodes, genre labels, label covers, etc. for an item, and placing them according to library guidelines.
• Adding and/or replacing mylar covers on hardbacks and laminate covers on paperbacks, carefully for a neat and tidy result.
• Creating and applying book plates as requested, to recognize donations and memorials.
• Identifying and fixing incorrect labels and replacing missing labels as needed.
• Creating a record set in the ILS of items identified for withdrawal, and marking those items as withdrawn.
• Monitoring and communicating supply levels relevant to book processing, to facilitate restocking supplies in a timely manner. This may include labels, label protectors, book covering materials, and similar supplies.
4. Public Service.
• Assists in providing a professional and friendly environment to patrons and staff.
• Duties will include working on the Circulation Desk, assisting patrons in signing up for library cards, checking out materials, and similar day-to-day library tasks.
5. Miscellaneous.
• Participating in relevant training, continuing education, and/or professional development.
• Making suggestions regarding department workflows and processes as they relate to effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assisting in training and directing other staff in cataloging and/or processing, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Work requires routine physical effort in the handling of moderately heavy materials. This may include transporting up to 35 pounds and pushing and/or pulling up to 75 pounds.
• Some duties may require remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time, while maintaining focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the library.
• Stooping, bending, reaching, handling, and fine manipulation skills may also be needed.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this job. This, and all library positions, are eligible for system-wide transfer.

Talbot County Free Library staff work in a diverse environment and are expected to demonstrate respect for and relate to co-workers and patrons from many different backgrounds and cultures. The Talbot County Free Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Library’s policy is to treat all applicants and employees equally without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.