What Else Do You Need to Know? Practical Skills for Catalogers and Managers

Hill, Janet Swan

doi:10.1300/j104v34n01_15

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“…Hill identifies specific essential non-library skills, including (but not limited to) basic computer competencies, familiarity with software for library and technical services to meet local library needs, and well-developed written and oral communication proficiencies. 19 The important role of the community of catalogers is evident in Hopkins' AutoCAT survey in December 2001. Her study findings indicated that among respondents (n = 134) a majority (51%) worked as the only cataloger in their library and another group (7%) reported that their organization did not employ a professional cataloger.…”

Section: Educating Catalogers and Classifiersmentioning

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Descriptive Impressions of Entry-Level Cataloger Positions as Reflected inAmerican Libraries, AutoCAT, and theColorado State Library Jobline, 2000–2003

Hall‐Ellis¹

2005

Cataloging & Classification Quarterly

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Library school students and employers articulate expectations for entry-level cataloger positions including understandings and familiarities with a theoretical basis for organization (cataloging, classification, authority control), technical skills (bibliographic utilities, tools), and non-library specific competencies. Therefore, entry-level catalog librarian position announcements provide insight into shifting requirements regarding graduate education, expertise, and preferred preparations for these positions. This empirical research study explores 150 entry-level cataloger position announcements published during a three-year period in order to determine the common aspects of employers' expectations. A rigorous content analysis methodology enabled the researcher to identify employers' expectations and requirements among types of libraries.

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Descriptive Impressions of Entry-Level Cataloger Positions as Reflected inAmerican Libraries, AutoCAT, and theColorado State Library Jobline, 2000–2003

Hall‐Ellis¹

2005

Cataloging & Classification Quarterly

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“…Saye 2 also gives a history of cataloging education in order to demonstrate that the declining interest in cataloging may stem from a decline in the push for required cataloging courses as well as a general decline in the promotion of cataloging as a career in graduate schools. A number of other articles, while still promoting theory, focus more heavily on promoting 44 CATALOGING & CLASSIFICATION QUARTERLY practice, including Ryans, 3 Evans, 4 Romero, 5 Connaway, 6 Swan Hill, 7,8,9 Intner, 10,11,12 and Holley. 13 MacLeod and Callahan's 14 study explicitly shows that recent cataloging graduates regret that they did not get more hands-on practice in graduate school.…”

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A Survey of Cataloger Perspectives on Practicum Experiences

Damasco¹,

McGurr²

2008

Cataloging & Classification Quarterly

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The issue of integrating both theory and practice into the graduate cataloging curriculum has been widely recognized as a longstanding obstacle for educators and practitioners alike. One way students can gain practical cataloging experience is through a practicum. In order to gauge cataloger attitudes about practica, an online survey was distributed to entry-level catalogers with less than ten years of experience and who were currently employed at an Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member institution. Although the experiences ranged widely, the majority of respondents felt the practicum was a valuable experience that should be formally required within the library science curriculum.

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“…119-158) similarly stress the need for flexibility, an understanding or appreciation of user needs, and an ability to work in an team environment as important skills for catalogers to have. In addition to a need for strong communication skills (Hill 2002, pp. 245-261, Khurshid 2003, pp.…”

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The Changing Face of Cataloging Positions at Academic Institutions

Glasser

2007

The Serials Librarian

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Looking at the changes and trends in technical services departments during the last 15-20 years, this paper discusses how cataloging positions have changed since the late 1980s, what skills are required for today's cataloging positions, and what library science students can do to prepare for a successful and fulfilling career in technical services. Although traditional cataloging skills are still needed, today's hires must possess additional skills such as computer skills, communication skills, and management skills as well as traits such as flexibility, a

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What Else Do You Need to Know? Practical Skills for Catalogers and Managers

Cited by 11 publications

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Descriptive Impressions of Entry-Level Cataloger Positions as Reflected inAmerican Libraries, AutoCAT, and theColorado State Library Jobline, 2000–2003

Descriptive Impressions of Entry-Level Cataloger Positions as Reflected inAmerican Libraries, AutoCAT, and theColorado State Library Jobline, 2000–2003

A Survey of Cataloger Perspectives on Practicum Experiences

The Changing Face of Cataloging Positions at Academic Institutions

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