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The Manager of Copy Cataloging serves, along with the other Collections Management workgroup leaders, as part of a collaborative work team responsible for facilitating access to the collections of Library and Information Services. He contributes his individual skills and expertise to help the team achieve its objectives. He is responsible for communicating openly with work group members as well as with other staff affected by the work of Collections Management; facilitates communication among staff under his supervision; raises key questions confronting Collections Management; and engages the team in answering these questions. Additionally, he encourages and participates in a dialogue with the user community in order to understand their expectations, needs, and experiences.
The Manager of Copy Cataloging coordinates and oversees Copy Cataloging (i.e. the use, manipulation, and management of primarily previously-created metadata) within the Library's catalog to provide authority controlled bibliographic access to the Library's collections in all formats, including computer resources accessed remotely via the Internet. Additionally, he has primary responsibility for serials cataloging.
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Responsibilities |
Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.
Works as a member of the Collections Management area to facilitate access to the library's collections in all forms, with special attention to newly developing formats
Provides support, direction, and feedback to the staff responsible for copy cataloging
Coordinates and oversees copy cataloging processes and workflows
Conducts final review of cataloging as necessary, especially of difficult copy cataloging
Performs copy (and some original) cataloging and item record maintenance of library's serials, including updating holdings records on OCLC
Performs database maintenance and maintain authority control system as needed to provide coherence and retrievability of materials
Assists library staff and users with questions or problems related to records in the integrated library catalog
Assists in hiring, training, and supervising Copy Cataloging work group members and student assistants
Develops training programs and materials
- Coordinates and participates in special projects both within Copy Cataloging and across LIS
Key Relationships:
With the LIS Area Director for Collections Management
With all Collections Managements work group leaders, especially the work group leader for Original Cataloging (Principle Cataloger)
With work group leaders from other LIS areas, as necessary.
With the Copy Cataloging work group and others responsible for creation and maintenance of metadata and the library catalog
With Serials staff
- With other members of the Collection Management area
Key Principles:
Library and Information Services is part of an educational community and shares in the responsibility for supporting teaching and learning as part of the College mission. We are committed to the following.
Proactive, responsive, respectful service to our constituents
Opportunities and expectations for ongoing employee education and development
Collaboration within the organization, across the college, and beyond
Effective and open communication
- Understanding the work of our constituents
Expected Outcomes:
An easily accessible collection accompanied by outstanding metadata (cataloging).
Satisfied users who are able to smoothly and efficiently conduct research and scholarship utilizing the available resources of Middlebury College
A well supported staff in the area of metadata creation.
Ongoing mastery of MARC bibliographic, authority and holdings formats
Utilization of national and local documentation, workshops, conferences, and collaboration to learn, understand and keep up-to-date with technology, cataloging procedures, and changes
- A Collections Management area that effectively oversees all aspect of collections management.
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Education & Training |
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with broad liberal arts knowledge required
Reading knowledge of one or more languages taught at Middlebury College required
Cataloging and supervisory experience preferred
- Cataloging coursework desired
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Experience |
2-4 years of experience in libraries with experience in copy cataloging preferred, including manipulation and manipulation of metadata, knowledge of AACR2, MARC formats, LC subject headings and LC classification
Computer skills and facility required
- Familiarity with and understanding of integrated computerized catalog systems
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Knowledge |
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Computer facility and skills required. Reading knowledge of one or more language taught at Middlebury. Familiarity with and understanding of computerized catalog systems. Knowledge of AACR2, MARC formats, LC Subject headings and classification preferred.
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Other |
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Excellent analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail, logical thinking and self-motivation required.
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