Copy Cataloger

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Part-time

Job Summary: Professional position in the Support Services Department of Fort Bend County Libraries. Responsible for copy cataloging of library materials and assisting with the accuracy of the library catalog.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs copy cataloging of library materials in all formats using OCL and the

• Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS).

• Search OCLC for MARC records, locate and match records to items needing cataloging and edit records to conform to local standards.

• May assist in local database management including deleting files and holdings, in both the library catalog and the OCLC database.

• Process materials as necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Knowledge: Bachelor’s Degree required, master’s degree in library science from an American Library Associated accredited school is preferred.

• Experience: One year cataloging experience using OCLC bibliographic database. One year experience working with the Dewey Decimal Classification System.

• Knowledge of MARC records and experience using an integrated library system.

• Computer skills; good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills; interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees and elected officials; ability to complete assigned project in a timely manner.

Special Requirements: Valid Texas Driver’s License

Equipment Used: Integrated Library System (ILS), Telephone, Keyboard, Printer, Personal Computer (PC), Photocopier/Scanner, Calculator

SALARY: $22.00 Hourly

CLOSING DATE: Upon Filling Position

 
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

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