Newberry Library

Assistant

• Report to the Director of Collection Services as a member of the Collection Services Department
• Edit existing catalog records and create original records, primarily for books and atlases, in a variety of languages
• Search library databases and the Newberry catalog for bibliographic and authority records
• Verify and edit catalog records using current cataloging and description resources
• Apply local practices, consortium requirements, and national standards
• Participate in collection management activities, including inventories, accessioning, physical inspection of new materials, and deaccessioning
• Participate in department meetings as appropriate
• Maintain departmental production and cataloging quality goals
• Perform other tasks as needed to achieve departmental goals

Cataloging Assistant