Assistant Cataloger, On-call

Howard County Library System•Ellicott City, MD

6h•Onsite

About The Position

You create the vital Information that allows our customers to be successful when they search our catalog for the Information they seek. You have precise attention to detail that helps to make accessing the Information easy. You love solving puzzles and working out the nitty-gritty details that give a complete picture of our extensive collection. You embrace and maintain an environment of inclusion, diversity, and respect with your coworkers. Whether working directly with customers or behind the scenes, our remarkable team is committed to education that aids in the dismantling of unjust systems and creating a more equitable and just society for all people. As such, we work to ensure that this mission achieves our racial and social equity goals in all that we do. We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Cataloger to join our team! We are guided by these shared values: We are your place to learn, connect, and grow We contribute to achieving HCLS' racial and social equity goals. Please view the Brave Voices, Brave Choices initiative We advance HCLS' educational mission, effectively communicating our curriculum, which comprises Three Pillars (Self-Directed Education, Research Assistance & Instruction, Instructive & Enlightening Experiences)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year institution
Demonstrated people skills – ability to work effectively with staff and customers of various races and ethnicities, and enjoy it
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships
Ability to input and retrieve data accurately
Demonstrated passion for attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to understand and retain detailed instructions
Ability to work against tight deadlines and meet production goals
Ability to work independently
Computer proficiency- ability to use programs/processes such as the Internet, specialized online research tools, office applications, as well as other library-related programs

Nice To Haves

Work experience/familiarity with copy cataloging and MARC format preferred
Polaris knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Perform cataloging tasks, as assigned
Update holdings/item records for materials being added to the library database
Update MARC bibliographic records for added copies using the Polaris Integrated Library System
Perform simple copy cataloging using OCLC and Polaris
Assign local and Dewey Decimal classification (DDC) call numbers
Edit MARC bibliographic records as necessary, using RDA and local policies
Value professional training and development
Jump in where needed to perform other duties and special projects, as assigned
Can be depended upon to maintain regular and predictable attendance
Take pride in adhering to all policies and procedures