Copy Cataloger (half-time)

Cherry Creek School District

Application Deadline

Apply By Apr 17th, 2012

Wages

$16.34 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Englewood, CO

Hours

20.00

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

School (K-12)

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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. 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.

Additional Info & Requirements

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 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

HR Info

Apply through CCSD Website: This is a CLASSIFIED / MEDIA SUPPORT position

Posted Apr 9, 2012