Cataloging Librarian

Who We Are At Baker & Taylor

At Baker & Taylor, we are passionate about changing the world through literacy. We believe that education, access to content, and the freedom to explore are essential. We are dedicated to supporting our library partners across the world who tirelessly provide resources to foster the imagination of future generations and improve outcomes in their communities. Librarians are our heroes and championing and supporting their work is our purpose.

Baker & Taylor is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to create an environment that both celebrates and evolves through the unique experiences and contributions of all team members.

Who You Are

• You are an analytical thinker, are computer-savvy, enjoy intellectual challenges, and are willing to learn and ask questions.
• You take initiative, have a positive attitude, and work cooperatively, effectively, flexibly, and independently.
• You have excellent organizational skills and show meticulous attention to detail.
• You possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
  

What You’ll Do / A Day in the Life Typically Includes

As an employee of the world’s largest book and entertainment distributor, you could be at the forefront of turning a book into bestseller, supplying the world’s leading libraries and educational institutions, making a movie release an instant classic, a new music artist an overnight sensation or everyone’s “must have.”

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

(The following statements describe the general nature of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by management):

• Create original and adaptive LC cataloging records online for books, e-book, video, and audio products, using Unabridged Dewey and Library of Congress classification and Library of Congress subject headings according to AACR2 rules and in MARC format.
• Create Enhanced MARC cataloging records online using Abridged Dewey classification, Sears subject headings, and MARC format.
• Format and utilize publisher and/or LC supplied information to generate pre-publication cataloging records according to national standards and B&T conventions to support review source and special list cataloging activities, as needed.
• Examine item-in-hand or pre-publication material and write brief objective summaries (annotations)
• Update pre-publication records with item-in-hand as needed; correct errors.
  
  

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to regularly sit, use hands and fingers, and lift/move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Note Þ The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, and physical demands required to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Benefits

• Participation in company health (medical, dental) insurance plans on the 1st of the month following your hire date
• Company short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Flexible PTO - In recognition of the professional environment in which we work, you will immediately be eligible to participate in the Company's pilot Flex PTO program.
• Under the Flex PTO program, you may use Flex PTO each year for PTO, illness or other personal time provided good standing and subject to business needs. Importantly, there is no predefined number of Flex PTO days, nor do you earn or accrue paid time off under the Program.
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Climate controlled facility
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited school
• 1-2 years practical cataloging experience in a library or business environment, or recent MLS graduate with cataloging coursework
• Basic PC skills; knowledge on online and automated library systems
• Ability to read analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form