[OPLINLIST] Job Opportunity: Cataloging and Processing Coordinator

Travis McAfee Travis.McAfee at waylibrary.info
Mon Feb 16 15:01:30 EST 2026


Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Janel Haas, Director of Way Public Library. Application materials and questions should be directed to janel.haas at waylibrary.info. This position is open until filled.

Job Title:   Cataloging and Processing Coordinator
Department:  Technical Processing
Pay Range:  $23.00 - $26.50 per hour
Immediate Supervisor:  Director
Positions Supervised:  Technical Processing Assistant, Volunteers
Career Ladder Opportunity:  Assistant Director

Qualifications:
•     Master’s Degree from an ALA accredited institution preferred or a Bachelor’s Degree with extensive library experience.
•     Excellent technology skills.
•     Knowledge of fundamental principles and practices of collection development and maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•     Knowledge of standard cataloging procedures within the profession.
•     Experience working with MARC bibliographic records.
•     Skills at acquisition, processing orientation, statistical and inventory routines.
•     Ability to supervise ordering and acquisitions procedures, as well as all physical processing of library materials.
•     Familiarity with Workflows and Microsoft Office.
•     Knowledge of library practices and procedures.
•     Ability to collaborate will with other departments.
•     Ability to maintain an organized workspace.
•     Strong verbal, written, presentation, and listening communication skills.

Illustrative Duty Modules:
60%  Cataloging Duties:
•     Retrieve MARC records from available sources.
•     Copy catalog to available records.
•     Perform additional duties as assigned.
20% Supervisory Duties:
•     Supervise the physical processing of all library materials.
•     Supervise the unpacking and checking in of all new library materials.
•     Supervise the processing of memorial gift books.
•     Oversee all linking of records on SEO.
•     Oversee the removal of all discarded items from the TLM database.
•     Compile and report monthly and yearly statistics as assigned.
15% Information Desk Duties
•     Assist patrons in locating appropriate library materials.
•     Instruct and assist patrons in the use of public catalogs, databases, tablets, e-readers, and basic Internet operations ie. account log-in, applications & printing.
•     Provide in-depth reference and reader’s advisory service to adult and juvenile patrons.
•     Assist with daily retrieval of ILL materials for SEO libraries.
•     Maintain current knowledge of available sources of information and public demand of reading materials.
5%  Programming Duties
•     Responsible for planning two to three adult programs per quarter.





Travis McAfee
Assistant Director
Way Public Library
101 E. Indiana Ave.
Perrysburg, OH  43551

Voice:  (419) 874-3135 x108
Fax:     (419) 874-6129
Email:   travis.mcafee at waylibrary.info<mailto:travis.mcafee at waylibrary.info>
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