Job Details
The Barry University Library provides a high-quality collection of books, media, and subscriptions as well as engaging programs and friendly customer service to serve the educational, cultural, professional, and recreational needs and interests of students, faculty, and staff. The Cataloger role is critical to achieving these goals and is responsible for keeping up to date on relevant technology, programs and services that enhance access and availability of library materials for all patrons in an effective and efficient manner.
1. Accurately input item information into our cataloging system, based on current standards, database maintenance, authority control.
2. Perform original (including complex) and copy cataloging of all formats of library materials to facilitate their identification, access, and use.
3. Interpret and apply tools used in cataloging practice such as AACR2, RDA, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress Classification, MARC, OCLC, Open Source ILS like EBSCO FOLIO in cataloging and classifying library materials. Maintain authority records and perform needed authority work in the database.
4. Consult with libraries to resolve cataloging and database problems, report trends in bibliographic services, answer questions, transmit information, and discuss options for handling library materials. Provide inventory support for staff members.
5. Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with internal staff, staff from member libraries, and other relevant community leaders.
6. Keep records of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken for members. Provide accurate and timely information in a language and format that is easily understood by staff.
7. Perform database maintenance for bibliographic and authority records. Loads MARC record files and communicates necessary changes. Maintain the integrity of the integrated library system through authority file control. Applies expertise and skills in processes used by catalogers in creating bibliographic records.
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
This is an in-person position.
Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.
Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.