Cataloger
The Blue Ridge Regional Library is seeking candidates for the position of Cataloger for the library system who are highly motivated and support BRRL’s mission to provide free, friendly service and access to timely materials that educate, enrich, and entertain the entire community.
This full-time position performs processing and preparing materials for circulation and entering data into an integrated library system database for the Blue Ridge Regional Library for maximum accessibility. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Collection Development Manager. Responsibilities and Duties:
- Catalog library materials, including books, CD audiobooks, DVDs, etc.
- Edit, claim, and download from OCLC bibliographic and authority records.
- Maintain the Authority Files database.
- Responsible for the continuity and maintenance of the local database.
- Plans for routine upgrades of OCLC hardware and software.
- Meets with vendors when reasonable.
- Maintains liaison with ILS and OCLC personnel.
- Keep abreast of ILS upgrades affecting cataloging.
- Keep abreast of current cataloging trends at the Library of Congress and OCLC.
- Perform original cataloging of library materials as needed.
- Load e-resource records as needed.
- Attends conferences and workshops as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of professional cataloging principles including: MARC formats, AACR2 and RDA cataloging rules, Dewey Decimal system, Library of Congress subject headings, and Library of Congress and OCLC Authority Control.
- Knowledge of OCLC policies and procedures.
- Ability to adapt standard usage to the needs of the library.
- Ability to plan, implement, and maintain the bibliographic and authority parameters for the library’s integrated library system.
- Ability to modernize bibliographic information for the online database.
- Self-starter who can work without supervision.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with other staff.
- Good judgement.
- Bachelor’s degree and computer experience.
- Cataloging experience in a library setting.
- Master’s Degree in Library Science/Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited school
- Eligibility for certification by the Library of Virginia
- Knowledge of current cataloging trends and topics
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