What Do Library Catalogers Do?

A cataloger is an individual responsible for the processes of description, subject analysis, classification, and authority control of library materials. Catalogers serve as the "foundation of all library service, as they are the ones who organize information in such a way as to make it easily accessible".

What are the function of a catalogue?

Library catalogues have traditionally been the access point between the library user and the collection. Broadly speaking, the general function of the library catalogue is to allow the user to successfully find, identify, select and obtain resources (Tillett 2004).

What is a cataloger job?

The Cataloger performs original and copy cataloging based on current standards, database maintenance, authority control, and provides training and inventory support for libraries. This position also resolves cataloging problems and aids in the maintenance of the online catalog.