Job Description
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides cataloging services and support to provide access to library collections, materials and information in various formats.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Catalog books and audio visual materials
- Download item records from Baker & Taylor
- Quality check physical shipments from the downloads
- Maintain ebook records
- Delete weeded or lost items and records
- Receive and check-in UPS shipments boxes
- Quality check items versus digital records
- Distribute items to correct library sites
- Approve invoices for payment
- Process and handle all donation items
- Process shipments from multiple AV vendors
- Process and expedite special library program item orders
- Maintain accurate and timely data base records and statistics.
- Compiles statistical and monthly reports
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands: Light to moderate physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 30 pounds; frequent lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; may require frequent pulling, pushing, bending, and stooping; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens; vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents; hand/eye coordination for operation of a computer system, carts, and moveable shelving.
Work Environment: Works in a clean, comfortable environment.
Equipment Used: Frequently uses standard office equipment including a computer system.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's Degree.
Experience: At least 2-3 years cataloging experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
Knowledge: Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System; MARC records; cataloging basics; general cataloging frameworks (in particular, knowledge of RDA, or Resource Description and Access); cataloging and metadata frameworks (FRBR); HTML; routine software and business applications, including but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; Innovative interfaces online computer systems is a plus; library operations and functions is required to better understand operational needs.
Abilities: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; highly organized; use general office equipment; performs basic mathematical calculations.
Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, time management and organization skills.
Licenses, Equipment, and/or Certificated Required: This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
The Community
The city of Aurora is the 3rd largest city in Colorado and the 56th largest city in the United States. More than 335,000 residents live in Aurora, and the community is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity. Located along the eastern edge of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan area, Aurora is known as the “Gateway to the Rockies”. The city covers 154 square mile and is located within three counties: Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas counties. Aurora is a home-rule city and a council-manager form of government with a full-time mayor, 10 part-time council members, and a city manager responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the city.
The city of Aurora has plenty of fun and family activities throughout the year. Our residents enjoy opportunities to live, work, and play within the same community. Aurora has five public golf courses, a full service library system, and many options for dining and entertainment. The business community is also growing and thriving. Targeted industries include Aerospace and Defense, Bioscience, Renewable Energy, and Transportation Logistics. The Anschutz Medical Center at Fitzsimons is a world class medical facility that provides research and medical care.
The work of city employees supports and positively reinforces the relationships that exist between the residents and businesses, and the city government. In addition, the work of city employees provide on-going improvements and support to enhance the quality of life within the community making Aurora a great place to live, work, and play.