Librarian : Cataloger

Work Location

1301 Barcarrota Boulevard, Bradenton, Florida 34205

Monday - Saturday 40 hours per week with variable daytime, evening, and weekend hours to support operational needs

$23.67 - $29.59

Performs a variety of technical and professional duties for the Manatee County Public Library System. Provides reference, biographical, and readers’ advisory services to the general public. Performs circulation and cataloging tasks. Assists with adult and juvenile library programming. Educates patrons in the use of library services, resources, and technology.

Indoor library environment. Extended periods of sitting and standing regularly required. High noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment and books up to 25 lbs. alone; up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Able to push book truck and shelve books. May be assigned to any Manatee County Public Library System location. Assigned schedule will include Saturday and evening hours.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Processes new, donated, and existing library materials. Conducts regular physical processing and maintenance of circulating items, as well as bibliographic and item maintenance of records in the catalog. Communicates with representatives of library branches to verify maintenance requests and changes to classifications within the collection.

Experience with
OCLC Connexion Client, metadata editing tools, MARC records and cataloging rules preferred.

• Provides reference, bibliographical, and readers’ advisory services to the general public.
• Helps library patrons locate reference and leisure reading materials and conduct research.
• Develops pathfinders, bookmarks, reading lists, brochures, booklets, and newsletters.
• Assists and instructs patrons in the use of library services, resources, and technology.
• Educates patrons on how to properly search for information using library databases.
• May teach or assist with classes about information resources and computer instruction.
• Assists with adult and juvenile library programming, both on‑premises and in the community.
• Plans informational and recreational programs for diverse audiences.
• Interprets and enforces relevant Library and County policies and procedures to the public.
• Refers escalated situations to higher level staff as appropriate.
• Recommends policy changes to immediate supervisor or library administration.
• Participates in collection management routines. Catalogues, classifies, circulates, and maintains library resources and materials.
• May set up or work with databases and information systems to catalogue and access information.
• May act as library liaison, representing the library at county and community meetings and participating in community outreach events.
• Assists in training and coordinating work of library volunteers. May act as a mentor to library interns.
• Maintains current knowledge of professional library issues, developments, materials, and equipment with emphasis on current and future trends in technology and literacy.
• Attends training and meetings and participates in professional library organizations.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Master’s degree in library and information science from an accredited graduate program, or bachelor’s degree and enrolled in an accredited MLS/MLIS program with the ability to obtain an MLS/MLIS within twelve (12) months of hire.

Valid driver license required, with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire. Prior library work experience desired.

• Able to prioritize tasks, deal effectively with competing and changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Accurate, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Able to analyze and resolve difficult situations and problems.
• General knowledge and understanding of modern principles and practices of library science and of library materials, library organization, procedures, policies, aims, and services.
• General knowledge and understanding of automated systems with regard to library procedures and services.
• General knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job responsibilities.
• General knowledge and understanding of computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including public presentation skills, in order to interact professionally and effectively with staff, management, volunteers, the general public, and other stakeholders.
• Able to explain facts, policies, and practices.
• Capable of working under general supervision.