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This position is part of the Interdisciplinary Collections Cataloging unit and the Acquisitions team. The individual will be responsible for processing various library materials, including books and media, for Richter Library's general collections and other specialized libraries. Responsibilities include copy cataloging new and older materials, assisting with the withdrawal of library materials that are no longer in use, and distributing cataloged materials among staff and libraries. The individual will also participate in special departmental projects as needed. Additionally, this individual will support the Acquisitions team in managing librarians' orders for books and other resources, including purchase requests from Special Collections, the Cuban Heritage Collection, library branches, Interlibrary Loans, and Course Reserves. They will also assist in loading electronic records from vendors and helping process invoices for payments.
This is a full-time position that requires working during regular business hours.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Interdisciplinary Collections Unit (60%); Acquisitions Unit (40%)
Materials Processing
- Coordinates the daily workflow of materials from multiple departments and processes them with minimal supervision.
- Produces call number labels and applies them to the correct library materials.
- Identifies and corrects discrepancies in metadata, including description, classification, and subject assignment.
- Creates specialized labels for specific book collections.
- Checks the status, call number, and location of books as a final check for errors.
- Applies property stamp and inserts security strips for books.
- Routes books to appropriate destinations within the library.
Copy Cataloging
Administrative and other responsibilities
Acquisitions Processing
Communications, Relationships, and Service (ongoing)
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision Received :
This position reports directly to the Interdisciplinary Collections Cataloging Unit Manager
Level of Contacts :
The individual works with library faculty and staff at all levels, as well as student employees. The incumbent is expected to be professional and courteous in all contacts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience. Skills. Training, etc.)
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Job Status : Full time
Employee Type : Staff
Pay Grade :
