Working knowledge of Library of Congress cataloging practices; Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2 Revised; OCLC searching techniques and cataloging procedures; activities, policies, and procedures of the area to which the position is assigned and how that area interacts with other parts of the library; computer applications in the library; academic library setting; the library’s collection; the system under which library materials are classified; and the catalog.  Ability and specialized skills to: work independently using relevant knowledge to determine the best course of action; interpret, modify, and verify library records within established rules and procedures; understand and operate library computer systems and use the resulting output; understand and interpret library rules and bibliographic standards and apply them with accuracy; and perform multiple duties and administrative tasks; work accurately with attention to detail; use discretion in applying rules, regulations, and procedures; communicate effectively using standard English; work cooperatively with others; read and write English at a level appropriate to the position; use networked PC and Windows XP and software applications such as Library of Congress Desktop/Classweb and Innovative Millennium and OCLC.