Copy Cataloger

• Locates, imports, and adapts pre-existing catalog records from OCLC (WorldCat) into the library's ILS (Sierra), applying standards such as MARC21, Library of Congress Classification (LCC), and Dewey Decimal Classification.
• Reviews and edits catalog records to ensure consistency, accuracy, and adherence to institutional and national standards, including verification of subject headings, classification numbers, and name authorities.
• Identifies and corrects errors in bibliographic, holdings, and item records; update metadata to reflect changes in physical or electronic holdings.
• Ensures accurate and completes metadata is applied to all resources to support discoverability and patron access.
• Participates in inventory control projects and assist with processing new materials, including labeling, barcoding, and updating item-level data.
• Works collaboratively with the Cataloging & Metadata Librarian and other departments to support shared workflows and cataloging initiatives.
• Supervises student workers involved in physical processing or data entry tasks, as needed.
• Provides support for routine operations and serve as backup for cataloging functions during staff absences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required; A Bachelor's degree or library-related coursework is preferred.
• Data entry and experience working with technology needed; Previous experience in cataloging or working in a library setting is preferred.
• Experience with cataloging software (OCLC, Sierra, MarcEdit)
• Knowledge with MARC records and bibliographic cataloging rules
• Must have valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance and personal injury insurance; or have a self-reliant source of transportation to conduct business on a daily basis
• Must clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance
• Must have the ability to demonstrate basic skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and other productivity software.
• Must have ability to adapt quickly to new cataloging standards or systems.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; Strong public relations and customer service skills with an ability to implement diplomacy and discretion at all times; an ability to work effectively with communities across the university.
• Must have ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Library staff.
• Must have a high ethical standards and a strong sense of confidentiality; ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines; thrive in a complex work environment; displays solid problem solving and interpersonal skills; works well independently and as part of a team.
• Must have a high attention to detail and be able to organize workflow, coordinate activities, balance simultaneous projects without loss of efficiency in a multi-tasked environment, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.

• Working conditions are in an office environment and university campus setting. Must be able to move across the university campus to conduct day to day business.
• May sit for extended periods of time while entering data.
• While performing this role, the employee will be regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

St. Mary's University