Coutts Information Services, a division of Ingram Library Services, is a full-service supplier of books and electronic content, primarily focused on academic libraries. We partner with publishers, small presses, institutions, and associations to find everything you need. OASIS™ (Online Acquisition and Selection Information Services) is the user interface to Coutts' bibliographic database of five million records and the gateway to our suite of services for librarians, including customized approval orders, new title notification plans, and sourcing out-of-print books.

Coutts is seeking a team oriented, flexible, and service-oriented individual for the position of Cataloger within our Niagara Falls, Ontario location. The successful candidate will be a self starter with the ability to work in an open team environment. Applicants should be detail oriented while possessing strong oral, written and interpersonal skills.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Shelfready Services, the Cataloguer is responsible for cataloguing and classification of various materials including books and multimedia according to customer specifications. The Cataloguer is expected to perform his/her duties in compliance with the Technical Services department’s established workflow management procedures, as well as the company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties

Engages in both copy and original cataloging in MARC21 format and uses authorities accordingly
Uses AACR2 for descriptive cataloguing.
Uses classification schemes such as LC, NLC, Dewey, NLM, and Moys.
Edits MARC records according to respective customer requirements.
FTPs MARC records according to respective customer schedules
Maintains and documents backups of respective MARC records.
Prepares end products such as spine labels, shelflist cards, and title lists.
Records daily statistics in individual and departmental spreadsheets.
Keeps abreast of new developments in the field of cataloging.
Works closely with the Manager, Shelfready Services to provide the best possible Shelfready Services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with LC, NLC, Dewey, NLM, and Moys classification schemes and LC, CSH, MESH, and Sears subject analysis formats.
Experience with AACR2.
Experience with MARC21 format and coding, and authority work.
Current awareness and experience with bibliographic utilities and CD-ROM technologies
Detail oriented and able to work in an open team environment. Strong oral, written, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience

MLS degree or Library Technician’s diploma
One year of MARC cataloguing experience.

To apply for this exciting opportunity please submit a detailed cover letter and resume to: humanresourcesCA@couttsinfo.com.