Catey Farley

Garnet Books is an online used bookshop serving an international client base of collectors, academic libraries, art galleries, scholars, and general readers. Special interests include 20th century children's illustrated books; Latin American history and politics; US history; and art monographs and exhibition catalogs.

• Providing customer service to a diverse customer base
• Resolving any issues arising between shop, delivery services and customers
• Collection development and sourcing new inventory;
• Accurately cataloging and photographing all items;
• Inventory and database management;
• Cleaning and minor repairs

• Maintained SirsiDynix database of 500,000+ bibliographic records for a consortium of 18 public and 1 academic libraries
• Created minimum standards for bibliographic records to improve quality and consistency
• Developed policies and procedures and conducted training sessions for technical services staff
• Reduced staff workload with vendor-supplied records, batch processing, and remote cataloging
• Batch edited records using MarcEdit software
• Created original and copy cataloging records as needed
• Liaised with Technical Services and Reference Committees
• Participated in de-duplication of catalog records
• Assisted with merging of new member catalog data into database
• Provided troubleshooting via email and phone for patrons using OverDrive ebook service

• Provided traditional and electronic reference service to students and faculty
• Supervised 2 circulation staff and 3 student workers
• Conducted bibliographic instruction
• Assisted with weeding and development of Art and Architecture collection
• Supported circulation desk and ILL

• Cataloged renderings; technical and code books; exam and study guides; and product catalogs
• Arranged, cataloged and maintained periodicals library of over 150 titles
• Selected, cleaned and digitized prints and slides and assigned metadata in Extensis Portfolio
• Supervised 2 full-time staff and 3 interns in Director's absence
• Provided reference service to staff of more than 220 architects

• Selected, ordered, weeded and maintained young adult book collection
• Planned and executed programs, outreach and exhibits
• Provided reference service to all patrons

• Developed a searchable database for books; serials; standards and codes; and sample materials
• Digitized project reports and hyperlinked them to spreadsheets

• Wrote bibliographic descriptions of modern first editions and rare books
• Loaded records to bookseller websites
• Assisted customers in-house and online

• Assisted with production of catalogs, responsibilities included: bibliographic research; writing descriptions of modern first editions; and digitizing and modifying photographs
• Gained experience handling museum-quality books