Cataloging Specialist, FT
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Job Location:
Lexington, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
21 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Cataloging Specialist Full-Time (Central Branch)
The Lexington Public Library (LPL) is a dynamic organization that strives to educate entertain and connect all people who live work or play in the greater Lexington area. Library staff provide excellent customer service a welcoming environment and a commitment to LPLs mission and core values which can be foundhere.
To keep LPL progressing forward the Cataloging Specialist performs technical services duties with responsibility for the accurate input of bibliographic data into the database. Responsible for copy and original cataloging of all types of library materials including books serials video recordings and interactive multimedia.
Starting Hourly Pay
$19.78
Primary Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (schedule is flexible)
Applications for this position will be accepted until 4pm Monday December 8th 2025. Applications must be completed online at
As a Full-time Cataloging Specialist a typical day may include the following
- Searches bibliographic records from an online database.
- Matches item-in-hand with database record.
- Enters new data and makes simple corrections or additions to create a new record.
- Verifies or assigns classification numbers and subject headings for local use of certain materials; interacts with departmental/branch staff and the general public to describe or approximate classification subject headings.
- Checks database for all headings (name uniform title series and subject) for authority control and copies in headings from authority database.
- Creates catalog work forms for original cataloging of different types of records.
- Occasionally creates original catalog records when there is no matching record for the item-in-hand using catalog work forms.
- Edits all bibliographic records authority records and reclassifies classification numbers as required.
- Recalls books and other library materials to make any necessary corrections.
- Utilizes library e-mail on a daily basis in order to stay informed about library matters.
- Interacts and communicates pleasantly and effectively with diverse customers and staff maintaining a positive and professional demeanor and providing friendly courteous service.
- Performs some collection maintenance such as filling in series and recommending replacements.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
This job may be a good fit for you if you have
- High School Diploma or GED.
- At least two years of college-level coursework or any equivalent combination of experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities required.
- Good knowledge of fundamental library skills including the Dewey Decimal Classification system and cataloging methods.
- Good knowledge of library technical processing procedures.
- Good knowledge of MARC format and record input procedures.
- Good knowledge of basic cataloging rules.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Learn and adapt to new and changing technologies.
- Ability to:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Closely check work for accuracy.
- Perform routine tasks with minimal supervision.
- Operate a keyboard efficiently.
- Work for extended periods of time operating a computer terminal.
- Must have working knowledge of current Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office products and navigation of the Internet.
- Must successfully pass a background investigation.
It may be an even better fit if you have (this is the preferred stuff)
- An understanding of bibliographic input library systems and general knowledge of books trends in reading and reading levels preferred.
Heres what we have to offer
- Incredibly flexible schedule (e.g. work at home while you wait for the repair person to arrive between whenever they get there)
- Competitive compensation based on skills and experience
- Excellent medical (HDHP/HSA & PPO) dental vision life insurance (employer paid) short term disability long term disability and employee assistance program. Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
- Vacation Sick Holiday Personal Days
- Pension plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday) Full Time employees participate in and contribute to Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (Formerly Kentucky Retirement Systems)
- 401k 457 & IRA
- Exceptional training and support to give you the resources you need to be successful
- Employee discounts (YMCA cell phone stipends etc.)
- Free Parking
- And a great team of coworkers committed to helping others succeed
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the LPL family based on skill merit and talentnot based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability genetic information (including family medical history) political affiliation military service or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring appraisal systems promotions training and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations LPL also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs observances and practices. If things arent fair we all lose.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Must have the ability to:
- Efficiently operate and manipulate office equipment such as keyboard mouse printer and copier equipment.
- Sit for long periods operate computer keyboard for long periods.
- Place books on cart transport cart remove books from any shelve of a 90 high shelving unit.
- Lift boxes of books weighing up to 35 pounds.
- Much of the work is performed in a sedentary work environment and attributes include those required in normal everyday activities including sitting walking standing bending reaching or carrying light items.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hazards/Unusual Working Conditions
- Work involves exposure to normal everyday risks and working conditions involved in office work with a staff of fellow employees
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
Everyone deserves a place to discover something new. The Lexington Public Library stands for free and open access to information. We’re a safe, welcoming space for neighbors to come together — opening the door so all Lexingtonians can find what they’re looking for.
