Cataloging Specialist: Shape Library Access

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arlington Libraries is seeking a skilled cataloger to create, edit, and maintain bibliographic records within the Library’s electronic database. You will ensure accurate indexing and access by applying cataloging standards, MARC formats, and authority control across multilingual materials.

The position requires an Associate degree in Liberal Arts, Computer Science, Library Science, or a related field and one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of library cataloging principles and bibliographic records.
• Knowledge of MARC formats and bibliographic description standards.
• Experience with WorldCat and BookWhere databases.
• Proficiency in Boolean logic and advanced search techniques.
• Ability to enter, edit, and organize data accurately.
• Ability to work with non-English bibliographic formats.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain bibliographic records from initial ordering to catalog.
• Maintain the integrated library database, including authority records.
• Conduct advanced searches to identify and import records.
• Apply cataloging standards and indexing practices to organize materials.
• Review bibliographic information for accuracy, including foreign-language items.
• Participate in special projects to improve cataloging processes.

Skills

Cataloging principles

MARC formats

Search techniques (Boolean)

Non-English materials handling

Data entry & proofreading

Bibliographic records management

Education

Associate degree in Liberal Arts, Computer Science, Library Science, or related field

Job description

City of Arlington Libraries is seeking a skilled cataloger to create, edit, and maintain bibliographic records within the Library’s electronic database. You will ensure accurate indexing and access by applying cataloging standards, MARC formats, and authority control across multilingual materials.

The position requires an Associate degree in Liberal Arts, Computer Science, Library Science, or a related field and one year of related experience.