Cataloger Job at Follett Content Solutions LLC
Performs functions to catalog titles in accordance with standard library cataloging practices.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Performs original and copy cataloging for print and digital book, audiovisual materials and other products sold by Follett Corporation divisions.
- Catalogs in accordance with national library cataloging practices for selected titles.
- Performs original cataloging work on a computer using common industry tools, custom Follett proprietary tools, and available research resources.
- Uses the Follett MegaMARC system to verify and/or update reference and collection coding information.
- Enters all appropriate cataloging information (e.g. Dewey Decimal, author, title, annotation, subjects, etc.) to create MARC records.
- Checks MegaMARC, Library of Congress and SEARS authority files for authorized form of name, title, and subject headings.
- Performs copy cataloging work on a computer using common industry tools, custom Follett proprietary tools, and available research resources.
- Verifies and corrects cataloging and annotations, adds SEARS subject headings, and adds other data as necessary.
- Saves final copy cataloging records into the MegaMARC catalog.
- Uses OCLC as needed to obtain base cataloging records from which to copy catalog.
- Upgrades bibliographic records in OCLC and/or MegaMARC to meet with national library cataloging practices.
- Creates Name Authority Records (NAR) and series authority records (SAR) for the Name Authority Cooperative (NACO) in OCLC and submits them to the appropriate Cataloging Supervisor for review.
- Updates existing catalog records in company database and edits MARC tagging, subject headings, call numbers, name authorities, annotations, etc. as necessary or directed.
* Composes brief objective annotations to reflect the main plot or subject of the work. Reviews dust jacket, cover, contents page, introduction, and subject headings to describe special aspects of the work and justify the subject headings whenever possible. Makes corrections to existing annotations as needed. * Utilizes on-line or electronic review sources as needed to create annotations.
- Takes ownership of internal and customer cataloging escalations as assigned, researching and consulting on the details of the issue before formulating an authoritative and professional response or resolution.
- Produces work product on assigned tasks exceeding the defined minimum production volume within the defined quality tolerances.
- Bachelor's degree in Library Science or related field.
- 3-5 years related cataloging experience.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, OCLC, and MARC Edit.
- Ability to plan and present training data to other associates.
- Ability to navigate the Internet to obtain accurate data for name authorities and foreign language titles.
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