Monday, March 12, 2012
Library Assistant (Cataloger) - Wesleyan University
Library Assistant (Cataloger) - Wesleyan University.
This is a part-time, .8 FTE, position. Reporting to the Head of
Cataloging, the Library Assistant (Cataloger) participates in the
creation and maintenance of an online catalog of library materials in a
variety of languages and formats including electronic books. Main
responsibilities: Search for cataloging records in the OCLC
bibliographic database, import them into the online catalog, and revise
them as needed in the catalog and OCLC. Review cataloging records and
shelf-ready volumes received through our main book vendor. Create
original, from-scratch cataloging records in OCLC and import them into
the online catalog. Add e-book cataloging records to the online catalog
individually or via batch loads of vendor-supplied records; for the
latter, acquire updated files from multiple sources on a regular basis,
edit them to our standards, and load them into the catalog. Manage
e-book records and URL links in a future e-book management system.
Update the online catalog to add, transfer, and withdraw items and make
corrections. Work closely with other Technical Services and library
staff to facilitate technical services workflow, particularly in regard
to e-books. Provide training and guidance to library staff using the
online catalog. Expedite cataloging and resolve problems for library
staff, faculty members, and students. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's
Degree or equivalent training and experience in library work.
Cataloging experience. Experience with an Integrated Library System.
Excellent computer keyboarding skills and working knowledge of Windows,
Word, Excel, and Internet browsers. Proven command of English language
and some proficiency in one or more foreign languages, especially
Romance languages. Demonstrated interest in e-books and/or other
web-based media. Starting salary: $27,664. This position is in the
secretarial/clerical bargaining unit. The position works 1,456 hour per
year (typical schedule is 5.6 hours a day, 5 days a week, 52 weeks per
year). For the full job description and to apply go to https://careers.wesleyan.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=51525. Applications received by March 23, 2012, will be given first consideration.
Location:
Middletown, CT, USA