Copy Cataloger

REPORTS TO: Director of Library Services

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8:30pm - 5:00pm

COMPENSATION: $28.58/hour DOE Benefits, Non-Exempt Regular Full-Time Position

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

Iḷisaġvik College is rooted in the ancestral homeland of the Iñupiat. As an institution, we are “Unapologetically Iñupiaq.” This means exercising the sovereign inherent freedom to educate our community through and supported by our Iñupiaq worldview, values, knowledge, and protocols. The Iñupiaq way of life is woven into our curriculum, programs, activities, and daily interactions within Iḷisaġvik College and our community partners.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

The Copy Cataloger is responsible for performing copy cataloging and some original cataloging for Tuzzy Library and their village branches; book repair and stack maintenance; assist with front desk services (including the circulation and reference desk); and may be assigned anywhere within the library to meet staffing needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform copy cataloging of Tuzzy Library and village libraries using common library standards; edit and/or remove catalog records as needed.
• Manages local processing of items for circulating collections; work and/or train temporary Public Services Library Technicians; and interns on local processing.
• Attend ALC Cataloging working group meetings.
• Conducts all interlibrary loan activities, including receiving, processing, distributing, and returning loaned items to the designated library.
• Compiles interlibrary loan statistics for reporting purposes.
• Provides service at the front desk by: registering new patrons, checking in and out and renewing library materials, assisting in placing holds, answering reference and reader’s advisory questions, providing assistance with patron computers, etc.
• May train new employees in cataloging, interlibrary loan and book repair policies and procedures as necessary.
• May assist in collection development, assessment and de-selection of existing library materials.
• Update stack signage to reflect new call number ranges in stacks.
• Participate in inventory of the library collection when needed.
• Run reports on the collection including items not inventoried, missing and/or lost materials, etc; and edit materials and catalog records as needed.                                                                                                                            
• Catalog books on type of repair needed and maintain categories; Repair items as needed; work with Administrative Assistant to process items for bindery; make recommendations for repurchase.
• Maintain equipment and request supplies as needed.
• Train staff on book repair as needed.
• Participate in community outreach activities as needed.
• Complies with College policies, procedures and administrative directives, as well as state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.                                                      
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to perform with minimal supervision and make informed decisions independently within given specifications.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and have good organization skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and internet research.
• Detailed oriented and a quick learner.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following areas: post-secondary educational systems, North Slope Borough [NSB] institutions and organizations; Iñupiat culture, language, values, and traditions.
• Ability to interpret and represent North Slope community values, customs, and beliefs for the College.
• Ability to interpret and represent College actions and western institutions to the North Slope community.
• Ability to support Iḷisaġvik College’s mission.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/EXPERIENCE [Required]:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One to three years of library experience.
  

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES/TRAINING [Preferred]:

• One to two years of library copy cataloging experience.
• Knowledge of library automated functions and the LC Classification System.
• Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear; The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and may occasionally drive a vehicle. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The environmental conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and the employee is regularly required to work indoors with a usually moderate noise level in the work environment.

BENEFITS:

Leave - 16 paid holidays and up to 36 days of paid leave

Retirement - Iḷisaġvik College is a public employer whose employees contribute to the State of Alaska, Public Employees Retirement System.

Health Insurance - Iḷisaġvik College is self-insured and Meritain Health is the health insurance third party administrator. Iḷisaġvik College offers health insurance to our employees with a no cost premium, and $50/pay period for each additional dependent and a low cost annual deductible of $200 for employee only and $600 for family.

Life Insurance - Iḷisaġvik College offers Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage through Guardian Life to employees at no cost to the employee in the amount of $100,000/per benefit.

Additional supplemental or voluntary retirement, life insurance, disability benefits offered. 

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