- Categorize and classify library materials, including books, CDs, films, newspapers, or other documents.
- Follow library standards and guidelines when classifying documents.
- Consider rules of Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, Library of Congress subject heading policies, Dewey decimal classification, Arabic subject headings, MARC21 and catalog materials in categories of advanced specialized backgrounds.
- Ensure all material can be retrieved conveniently using standardized methods.
- Perform original and copy cataloging and adapt online records according to guidelines in all subject areas and languages.
- Input details about new material into library catalog.
- Adjust rules when new type of material surfaces.
- Consult with colleagues on improving cataloging process.
- Determine appropriate treatments for series or multipart items
- Organize large backlogs of materials.
- Organize materials according to highest priority.
- Attend conferences and continuing education classes.
- Develop and maintain parts of the catalog that pertain to collections under specific jurisdiction.
- Serve on library committee.
- Work alongside subject specialists.
- Conduct complex research
- Working on cataloging all forms of information sources with high accuracy.
- Appropriate treatment of subject headings and put the corresponding classification numbers.
- Using all the rules and regulations codified internationally.
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