Manager, Corporate Cataloging
Ingram Data Services
Manages a division of the TIMS Department (which creates and manages
Ingram’s corporate metadata repositories). This position is charged with
the creation and management of the MARC based repository.
Responsibilities include managing professional and paraprofessional
associates. Hires, trains, and supervises more than 12 on-site associates
and 10 or more telecommuters. Plans and adjusts workflow ensuring that
all critical deadlines are met and key deliverables are on target.
Records created by the department serve the library clients of Ingram
Library Services, Ingram Digital Group, and Coutts Information Services.
Utilizing excellent communications and presentation skills, associate will
serve as the “public face” of Ingram’s Cataloging Services and be a
resource to customer service personnel of multiple departments.
Recommends and implements policies for bibliographic description and title
classification based on knowledge of national standards and practices.
Reports to the Vice-President, Product Database Development.
Basic Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science
• 4 years of cataloging experience using MARC 21, AACR2, ISBD, Dewey
and LC Classification schemes, LC Subject Headings and OCLC WorldCat
services.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• MLS or Information Science degree from an ALA accredited
institution.
• 1 year experience supervising a group of seven or more and/or
supervising personnel in remote locations.
• 1 year experience using a Z39.50 client.
• 1 year experience using the tools of process management, including
resolving workflow and logistics issues.
• 1 year experience cataloging materials in a foreign language.
• 1 year experience in cataloging electronic objects.
Ingram Book Group, the leading wholesale distributor in the trade book
industry, is committed to attracting and retaining creative, dedicated
associates and promoting a company culture that accepts nothing less than
the best.
Ingram offers a compensation package that includes competitive base
salary, incentive opportunities, and excellent, comprehensive benefits
offerings.
For more information about Ingram Book Company, or to apply online, please
visit www.ingrambook.com.
EOE M/F/D/V
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