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Library Technical Assistant - Cataloging

Hebrew Union College -
Cincinnati, OH

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Job Details

Part-time
2 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Outlook
Descriptive cataloging
Collections management systems
Archival standards

Full Job Description

Description:

Responsible for receiving, assessing, organizing, and processing books and ephemera transferred from HUC libraries. This position supports the accuracy and integrity of the library's collections by performing copy cataloging and item record maintenance for rare and potentially rare material and ensuring materials are properly prepared for preservation and shelving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Unpack books and ephemera received from other HUC libraries and review for evidence of prior cataloging
Identify damaged materials and route them to the binding assistant for repair or preservation.
Verify the accuracy of bibliographic metadata for previously cataloged materials using the online cataloging system.
4. Route materials requiring cataloging corrections to the appropriate cataloger.
5. Edit item-level records to assign the appropriate branch, location, and other required metadata.
6. Shelve books and materials in accordance with established library procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education

Associate's degree or college coursework in Library Informatics, Archival Studies, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience

One year of experience working in a library, archive, bookstore, museum, or similar collection-based environment. Demonstrated experience working with an integrated library system, or similar

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to identify, interpret, and accurately describe bibliographic information in books and ephemera.
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform work requiring a high degree of accuracy.
Ability to organize and manage materials while maintaining established cataloging and archival standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn library cataloging systems and other specialized software.
Familiarity with rare books, archival collections, or library technical services preferred.
Familiarity with Jewish texts, history, and culture preferred.

Technology

Microsoft Office 365 – Outlook
Integrated library software – OCLC WorldShare preferred

Core Values

Employees are expected to model Hebrew Union College’s Core Values:

Honesty and Integrity
Kindness and Decency
Openness and Transparency
Responsible Empowerment
Trust and Security
Diversity and Inclusion

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work is performed in an office environment:

Manual dexterity sufficient to handle rare, sometimes fragile, materials without causing damage
Ability to retrieve and distribute books, written documents, and boxes up to 25 pounds, and retrieve and replace objects from shelves of up to 8 feet high using a stepstool
In addition to required interaction with other staff on the local campus, all Library employees will work cooperatively with system-wide staff members on all campuses

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