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Job Description

Role: Catalogs fiction & non-fiction materials in print, electronic, and A/V formats and maintains catalog database accuracy. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 50% - COPY CATALOGING - Searches OCLC for exact copy, edits the MARC record using national and local standards, and imports into local Horizon database. 20% - ORIGINAL CATALOGING - Creates original MARC records for contribution to OCLC, using Anglo-American Cataloging Rules Second Edition (AACR2) for description, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) for subject analysis, and Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) for classification. 10% - CATALOG MAINTENANCE – Maintain and update name, subject heading, and series authority records in Horizon database to ensure accurate information in the database. 10% - CATALOGING QUALITY CONTROL- Checks description and accuracy of cataloging and processing of items cataloged by outside vendors to ensure adherence to national and local standards. 10% - OTHER DUTIES – Supports processing function by attaching spine labels and other processing tasks, assists Supervisor with special projects, and acts as cataloging resource to other staff for cataloging questions to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Additional Info & Requirements

Critical Success Factors: Initiative Creativity Emotionally intelligent Focuses on the customer Contributes to a positive work environment Strategic thinking Pursues personal development Continuous improvement Takes pride in the workplace Knowledge of public library reference service Knowledge of print and online reference resources Knowledge of MARC records format, AACR2 rules, Dewey Decimal Classification System, and Library of Congress subject headings and authority record maintenance Skill in using the library district catalog Skill in customer relations Skill in Windows, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook, and Publisher Ability to create original cataloging records Ability to copy catalog Able to operate various office equipment including copiers Able to read Spanish language materials This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

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HR Info

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