An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of Cataloguer at ProQuest, part of Claraivate.
The post holder of the Cataloguer role will prepare catalogue records and classify print books, e-books and AV materials to support the Company’s shelf ready services.
About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments
• Preferably 1 year experience in cataloguing and classifying in an academic, special, public library or similar organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with a diverse range of personalities.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the Internet.
It would be great if you also had . . .
• Postgraduate or graduate level qualification, preferably in Library and Information Science or its equivalent.
• Proficient in creating Marc 21 records and classifying in Dewey, LC and NLM.
• Competent in use of the Internet and Microsoft Office applications.
What will you be doing in this role?
• Create full or CIP level MARC21 catalogue records (or UKMARC where applicable) to AACR2 or RDA standard.
• Source electronic records from internal and external databases, upgrading to full level if necessary
• Create classification numbers for items using Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress or NLM Classification schemes.
• Provide subject headings for items using Library of Congress subject headings or other schemes as appropriate
• Customise Marc records, shelfmarks or classifications as required by the customer.
• Keep abreast of current developments in cataloguing, classification and metadata.
• Maintain statistics as required
• Develop effective working relationships with other Clarivate teams.
• Ensure that all relevant company and departmental Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required.
About the Team
This role will report into the Senior Cataloguing Coordinator working as part of a team 8 Cataloguers
Hours of Work
Permanent role, working hours are Monday to Friday 8am-4pm based in our Ringwood office.
Application instructions
To apply, please visit https://clarivate.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Clarivate_Careers/job/GBR--Ringwood-PQ/Cataloguer_JREQ118218-1
Please direct any queries to Felix Hoekstra-Khursheed ([log in to unmask])
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