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Job Description
- Original cataloging of books, serials, and AV
materials using RDA standards and LC Subject
Headings - Edits and imports new or original MARC
bibliographic records from OCLC, using the MARC
import utility in Symphony - Oversees and implements enhancements of OCLC
bibliographic records imported into Symphony
Monitors updates in RDA’s continued
development and gives direction to department
copy catalogers for changes import practices - Updates, transfers and modifies existing
bibliographic records in Symphony - Use LC authority files to verify unauthorized
name and subject headings in Symphony - Classifies all new materials, both adult and
juvenile - Supervises the Technical Services Department in
the absence of the manager - Maintains current awareness of professional
trends, methods and ethics - Attends and participates in professional activities,
conferences, committees and meetings, as
appropriate - Performs other work as needed
Additional Info & Requirements
- Prior library work experience desired, including
doing OCLC cataloging (at least one year) - Experience with computer software and
technology, use of Symphony helpful, but not
required - Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft
Office - Ability to solve problems
- Ability to work independently
- Familiarity with RDA Toolkit, Bilindex, Web
Dewey and LC Cataloguers Desktop - Familiarity with LC Subject Headings (LCSH) and
LC/Genre Form Terms (LCGFT) - Awareness of emerging library standards, such as
BIBFRAME/Library Reference Model (LRM) - Good communications skills, oral and written
- Good organizational skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to supervise
- Experience in accomplishing objectives within a
team setting
HR Info
Lana Beathard lana.beathard@countylibrary.org 936.788.8377 ext. 6238
Submit applications to: Lana Beathard Montgomery County Library 104 I-45 North Conroe, Texas lana.beathard@countylibrary.org 936.788-8377 ext. 6238
Posted Jun 6, 2018
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