Library Clerk - Cataloging

Library Clerk – Cataloging

Provides excellent customer service to library patrons and oversight to student workers at the Circulation Desk. Responsible for processing student IDs, physically processing all library materials, managing the Reserves collection, and monitoring budget expenditures.

• Provide customer service:
  Papercut, check‑in/check‑out, fine payment, student withdrawals, sending faxes, locating items, answering questions, and guiding students via phone and in person.
• Supervise training of work‑study students in general circulation desk duties and correct shelving.
• Assist in booking reservations for study rooms and the Faculty Development Room.
• Process student IDs, coordinate workflow, manage equipment and supplies, and collaborate with IT and vendors to upgrade systems.
• Update bibliographic records as requested by the Director and Instruction Librarian.
• Print labels (spine, pocket, barcodes) and coordinate physical processing of new materials.
• Work with the Director on processing faculty‑requested items, donations, and archival materials.
• Maintain and update the Reserves books, Excel spreadsheet and WMS reserves module.
• Check in new magazines and supervise student workers in proper shelving; report missing or duplicate items to vendors.
• Track expenditures, place orders, and monitor magazine and database subscriptions with the Business Office.
• Maintain and update procedures manuals for assigned responsibilities.
• Organize incoming mail for other library staff.
• Assist with annual shelf‑reading for audit preparation.
• Track inventory levels of supplies; report required purchases to Library Director.
• Evening hours may be required.

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, internet navigation, and willingness to learn new computer systems.
• Customer service skills and knowledge of library services.
• Previous library experience (preferred).

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.