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
Coursework for specialization in Cataloging/Technical Services:
- S503 (L505) - Representation and Organization
- S506 (L509) - Introduction to Research
- S504 (L520) - Cataloging
- S501 (L524) - Reference
- S554 (L526) - Library Systems
- S551 (L527) - Library Management
- S502 (L528) - Collection Development and Management
- S652 (L566) - Digital Libraries
- S532 (L571) - Information Architecture for the Web
- S531 (L582) - Subject Access Systems
- S633 (L583) - Indexing
- S634 (L681) - Metadata
Qualities employers seek:
- Knowledge of AACR2R, MARC, Library Classification systems, LC Subject headings
- Knowledge of foreign languages
- Familiarity with the Internet, PC software packages, mark-up languages
- Planning, analytical, interpersonal skills
- Communication 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)
- Cataloging 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
Opportunities to gain experience in this field:
Internships are available with:
- Catalog Management Department at IU Libraries
- Digital Library Program at IU Libraries
Professional Associations:
- Association for Library Collections and Technical Services - a Division of the American Library Association
Technical Services: Useful Web Resources
- Library of Congress. Cataloging Directorate Home Page
http://lcweb.loc.gov/catdir/ - Online Computer Library Center, Inc. (OCLC)
http://www.oclc.org/ - Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, American
Library Association
http://www.ala.org/alcts/ - D-Lib Magazine
http://www.dlib.org/dlib/
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
Employers Include:
- OCLC, the Online Computer Library Center


