Part-Time Library Cataloging Specialist

Fort Bend County; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Fort Bend County Libraries is seeking a part-time cataloging professional to support the library’s catalog integrity. The role focuses on copy cataloging across formats, ensuring MARC records meet local standards, and assisting in database maintenance using OCLC and the Polaris ILS.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree (MLS preferred) and at least one year of cataloging experience, including familiarity with Dewey Decimal and MARC records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree in library science preferred.
• One year cataloging experience using OCLC bibliographic database.
• One year experience using Dewey Decimal Classification.
• Knowledge of MARC records and experience using an integrated library system.

Responsibilities

• Performs copy cataloging of library materials in all formats using OCL and the Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS).
• Search OCLC for MARC records, locate and match records to items needing cataloging and edit records to conform to local standards.
• May assist in local database management including deleting files and holdings, in both the library catalog and the OCLC database.
• Process materials as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's in Library Science

Tools

OCLC

MARC records

Polaris ILS

Job description

Fort Bend County Libraries is seeking a part-time cataloging professional to support the library’s catalog integrity. The role focuses on copy cataloging across formats, ensuring MARC records meet local standards, and assisting in database maintenance using OCLC and the Polaris ILS.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree (MLS preferred) and at least one year of cataloging experience, including familiarity with Dewey Decimal and MARC records.