Cataloger
This role page contains essential, basic, intermediate knowledge-based materials. If available, it may contain expert knowledge as well. Here is more about the levels. The beginning level for someone who has just been hired or someone who is moving into a different role within their current workplace. Next is the early/intermediate level. Next would be a truly intermediate stage and ultimately being an advanced user within a library.
The roles are meant to be general since library staff have more responsibilities than their job title states in the description and many library staff wear many hats. In order to get all the information needed for your library position, you may need to look at multiple roles. Please feel free to create your own more specific onboarding for your position from the documentation listed from each role.
Cataloger is responsible for managing the catalog of materials at a library. Inputs data about materials into electronic catalog to ensure users can locate books, serials, films, or other documents. Or, Assist the director of library resources to ensure the physical and electronic library collection is balanced, equitable, relevant, and cataloged appropriately for the community needs.
Essential Knowledge
Training or Self-Paced Course | Topics Covered | Time Required | Related Documentation |
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Contacting Marmot 101
| Participants will learn:
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Marmot Orientation 101 | Orienting New Employees
| TBD |
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Beginner/Basic Knowledge
Training or Self-Paced Course | Topics Covered | Time Required | Related Documentation |
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Marmot ILS 106: Search & Holds | Search & Holds
| TBD |
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Early/Intermediate Knowledge
Training or Self-Paced Course | Topics Covered | Time Required | Related Documentation |
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Marmot ILS 201: Sierra Access
| General Sierra Issues
| TBD |
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Marmot ILS 202: Intermediate Circulation I | Marmot ILS - Circulation
| TBD |
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Marmot ILS 206: Introduction to Delete Records | Delete Records
| TBD |
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Marmot ILS 207: Introduction to Cataloging | Catalog
| TBD |
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Marmot ILS 209: Browse Query | Browse Query
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Marmot ILS 211: Inventory | Inventory
| TBD |
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Marmot ILS 213: Introduction to Serials II | Serials
| TBD |
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Marmot ILS 214: Print Templates | Print Templates
| TBD |
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Reports & Statistics 230 | Reports & Statistics
| TBD |
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Shared eCollections 240 | Shared eCollections
| TBD |
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Intermediate Knowledge
Training or Self-Paced Course | Topics Covered | Time Required | Related Documentation |
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Marmot ILS 303: Cataloging | Catalog
| TBD |
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Marmot ILS 305: Intermediate Delete Records | Delete Records
| TBD |
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Marmot ILS 307: Intermediate Create Lists | Create Lists
| TBD |
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Marmot ILS 308: Global Update | Global Update
| TBD |
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Marmot ILS 309: Rapid Update | Rapid Update
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Marmot ILS 310: Data Exchange | Data Exchange
| TBD |
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Marmot ILS 314: Course Reserves | Course Reserves
| TBD |
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Marmot OPAC/Pika 321: Pika Basic Admin User Features | Pika Basic Admin User Features
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Marmot OPAC/Pika 322: Pika Handling | Pika Handling
| TBD |
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Marmot OPAC/Pika 323: Sideloading | Sideloading
| TBD |
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Reports & Statistics 330 | Reports & Statistics
| TBD |
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Marmot Digital Archives 350 | Marmot Digital Archive Entities
| TBD |
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Expert Knowledge
Training or Self-Paced Course | Topics Covered | Time Required | Related Documentation |
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Marmot Digital Archives 450
| Marmot Digital Metadata Best Practices
| TBD |
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