FACILITY: SARC
POSITION: Copy Cataloger (half-time)
GROUP / GRADE: Staff Support Grade 4
SALARY: $16.34 minimum per hour
JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs customized copy cataloging for district library materials. Assists Bibliographic
Services Manager in maintaining integrity and serviceability of the districts automated library
catalog. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and
school clientele.
JOB
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor's Degree
2. Familiarity with current AACR2 cataloging rules
3. Familiarity with Library of Congress subject headings
4. Familiarity with automated library catalogs and
5. MARC records
6. Ability to assign Dewey Decimal Classification numbers
7. Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
8. Ability to produce accurate work within the established framework
9. Ability to use microcomputers and the Internet
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Analyzes, improves and expands pre-existing bibliographic records in the OCLC database to
assure that these records will fully and accurately represent the district’s library materials in
the automated catalog; determines and edits access points to conform with local cataloging
policies; classifies or reclassifies items as necessary; assures that the records will be
accessible through a variety of automated search techniques. Electronically transfers edited
bibliographic records into the district’s automated catalog.
2. Keep abreast of continuing developments within the field of cataloging. Utilizes Internet
cataloging resources as reference materials and also for professional development purposes.
3. Works on catalog maintenance projects as assigned, such as reclassifying materials,
changing call numbers, or correcting and enhancing pre-existing records in the district’s
automated catalog. Helps with the entering item data within the system.
4. Provides bibliographic clarification and problem solving to staff members and media
specialists; helps formulate district cataloging policy.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE:
1 year copy cataloging, using the OCLC bibliographic database
1 year working with the Dewey Decimal Classification system
1 year working with Library of Congress subject headings
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WORKING
CONDITIONS:
Occasional bending, reaching, climbing
Moderate physical effort (lifting up to 25 pounds)
Confined sitting (limited freedom to move about)
Eye/hand coordination (e.g. keyboarding)
Visual concentration on equipment (e.g., viewing monitor)
Pushing and pulling
Working with others
Repetitive motion
WORK HOURS: FROM - TBD TO - TBD
DAYS: 230
START DATE: ASAP
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