Hiring Great (and Not-so-Great) Staff (1149 words)

By Susan J. McIntyre

Catalogers have a uniquely tough time when hiring employees, because good cataloging requires several skills that many people don't have — skills like math.

"I can't figure out this math problem," said the designer, a recent college graduate with a good GPA.

"Well, I hope I can help," I said doubtfully. Math classes were far in my past.