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This paper reports on the employment need for cacalogers as perceived by library science students and practicing library administrators. Library literature provided several contradictory views on whether there is or is not a significant need for catalogers today; and, if there is, whether entry level catalogers or those with experience are in demand. The study consisted of two populations, one of library science students enrolled in five northeastern library schools and the other library administrators in different types of libraries in New York City. The data were gathered using questionnaires. Cataloging was indicated as a first choice by only 5.47. of the surveyed library science students. A large percentage (37%) indicated that they thought there were no cataloging jobs available. Only 67. said thew would immediately accept a cataloging position if it were offered. The administrator