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Cataloging Bibliographer Job
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| Employer Name: YBP Library Services |
SpiderID: 2435806 |
| Location: Contoocook, New Hampshire |
Date Posted: 8/15/2008 |
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Category: Librarian/Museum |
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| Number Of Openings: 1 |
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Job Description:
Essential Duties:
Perform subject analysis of a broad range of academic library material. Assigns Library of Congress Subject Headings; including Medical Headings. Assigns Library of Congress Dewey Classification Numbers, and NLM classification when appropriate, including cutters that, in some cases, are customized for a library’s collection. Creates YBP Provisional Plus cataloging records in MARC21 format applying AACR2r. Reviews cataloging of peers and provides feedback and training. Assists the supervisor in formulating YBP cataloging policy based on national cataloging and classification policy and practice. Links MARC records to appropriate bibliographic records in the YBP database. Upgrades Library of Congress CIP records to Full or Core Level as needed. Searches the ITS database for records matching items in hand. Creates YBP Provisional and YBP Corrected cataloging records as needed. Keeps accurate production statistics.
Job Requirements:
Experience Required:
Working knowledge of MARC21 format and AACR2r. Experience in subject analysis, preferably in an academic library. Practical and theoretical knowledge of Dewey and/or LC Classification scheme, with NLM a plus. PC and database searching skills (such as OCLC). Experience using automated library systems for cataloging, acquisitions, and circulation is preferred. Master’s Degree in Library Science and a minimum of 3 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Reading knowledge of a foreign language is desirable.
Job Criteria:
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required:
Education Required: Masters
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: 2 weeks / year
Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Flex Time, Tuition Reimbursement, Casual Dress, Regular Employee Outings, Other Benefits
Company Profile:
YBP Library Services, a Baker and Taylor Company, is a global supplier of scholarly materials and services to academic and research libraries. We are a fast-paced, team-oriented premier supplier of scholarly materials and services to academic and research libraries worldwide.
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Amy Popielarz |
Company Type: Employer |
| Company: YBP Library Services |
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| City: Contoocook |
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| State: New Hampshire |
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| Zip: 03229 |
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Web Site: http://www.ybp.com
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