Cataloging / Technical Services
Cataloging/Technical Services may be for YOU, if you are interested in:
- Classifying and organizing materials
- Describing and indexing resources
- Developing controlled access to information from a user-centered point
of view
- Working behind the scenes with materials and/or systems
Employers seek:
- Knowledge of AACR2R, MARC, Library of Congress Classification, LC Subject Headings, Dewey Decimal Classification
- Intrapersonal Communication skills
- Knowledge of bibliographic utiliites such as OCLC, Connexion
- Managerial Skills
- Familiarity with Integrated Library Systems (ILS),Sirsi, Horizon, Innovative Interface, INNOPAC, etc
- Knowledge of foreign languages
- Familiarity with the Internet, PC software packages, mark-up languages
- Planning, analytical, interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a continuously changing environment
- Willingness to learn new software applications
- Flexibility, problem-solving skills
- Commitment to professional growth and development
- Advanced degrees
Job Titles (listed in American Libraries)
- Cataloger / Cataloging Librarian
- Special formats / materials cataloger
- Serials / e-resources cataloger / Serials Librarian
- Metadata Specialist
- Electronic Resources Access Specialist
- Bibliographic Record Librarian
- Librarian/Bibliographic Services and Systems
- Acquisitions Librarian
- Collection Services Librarian
- Coordinator Collection Management
- Electronic Products and Serials Librarian
- Serials Cataloger/Serials Librarian
- Acquisition/Technical Services Librarian
- Technical Services/Automation Coordinator
- Librarian/Technical services (cataloging, collection development, library
automation, maintaining website, etc.)
- Reference/Catalog librarian
Professional Associations:
Technical Services: Useful Web Resources
Interested in knowing more? Contact:
On campus:
- Taemin Park, Associate Librarian, serials and cataloging
Indiana University Libraries
812-335-5672 or e-mail: park@indiana.edu
