Cataloger

Represent library or institution on internal and external committees.

Assemble and arrange display materials.

Plan and teach classes on topics such as information literacy, library instruction, and technology use.

Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available in a particular library.

Plan and deliver client-centered programs and services, such as special services for corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs for special groups.

Explain use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services and provide information about library policies.

Develop library policies and procedures.

Analyze patrons' requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.

Perform public relations work for the library, such as giving televised book reviews and community talks.

Check books in and out of the library.

Keep up-to-date records of circulation and materials, maintain inventory, and correct cataloging errors.

Search standard reference materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer patrons' reference questions.

Provide input into the architectural planning of library facilities.

Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases, annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software programs, and online tutorials.

Design information storage and retrieval systems and develop procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information.

Respond to customer complaints, taking action as necessary.

Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs, faculty recommendations, and current holdings to select and order print, audio-visual, and electronic resources.

Organize collections of books, publications, documents, audio-visual aids, and other reference materials for convenient access.

Write proposals for research or project grants.

Author or publish professional articles, internal documents, and instructional materials.

Direct and train library staff in duties, such as receiving, shelving, researching, cataloging, and equipment use.

Collect and organize books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and other materials in specific fields, such as rare books, genealogy, or music.

Supervise daily library operations, budgeting, planning, and personnel activities, such as hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations.

Develop and maintain databases that provide information for library users.

Teach library patrons basic computer skills, such as searching computerized databases.

Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate contracts, and place orders.

Compile lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audio-visual materials on particular subjects.

Locate unusual or unique information in response to specific requests.

Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make collection decisions, and determine library services to offer.

Code, classify, and catalog books, publications, films, audio-visual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.

Compile lists of overdue materials and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue.

Engage in professional development activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and associations.

Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, and equipment.

Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items to be discarded.