University of San Diego Hiring for Copy Cataloger / Library Assistant at San Diego Full Time

Copy Cataloger / Library Assistant 3

Posting #:
4423

Department Description:
The Helen K. and James S. Copley Library, located on the west end of the campus, currently houses over 500,000 volumes. Collections include books, journals, reference works, databases, government documents, newspapers and electronic journals in many languages, as well as maps, videos, sound recordings, microforms and rare books.

University Description:
The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged gllobal citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:
The Copy Cataloger / Library Assistant 3 performs copy cataloging for books, purchased ebooks, streaming video, and standing order material for Copley Library. Completes basic database maintenance activities in the library system, including some authority control and acquisition support work. Creates basic bibliographic records in OCLC for Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs). Assists Head of Collections, Access, and Discovery with special projects. Reports to the Acquisitions and Cataloging Librarian.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Cataloging

• Copy cataloging of print monographs, purchased ebooks (including sending automated notifications to requestors), streaming video, and standing orders using bibliographic utility (OCLC) and the integrated library system (ILS), Innovative Interfaces (Sierra), and cataloging standards, such as Resource Description and Access (RDA), MARC, and other support tools that include Library of Congress Subject Headings and Classification Web, and Cataloger’s Desktop.
• Copy catalogs rush books as priority.
• Enhances new records with descriptive metadata (book summaries/contents notes)
• Authority Control work, from MARCIVE and ILS reports, such as duplicate headings and invalid headings.
• Using template, creates partial original cataloging records of University of San Diego Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs).

Database maintenance

• Process reinstatements, replacements, and withdrawals as needed in OCLC and the ILS.
• Adds or upgrades contents and summary notes in bibliographic records as appropriate.
• Performs series, geographic location, streaming video, and other database maintenance cleanup as assigned by the Acquisitions and Cataloging Librarian.

General and Miscellaneous Duties

• Assists Head of Collections, Access, and Discovery with special projects.
• Processes books in long-term absence of student help.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending professional development workshops/webinars, etc.
• Other duties as assigned, including acquisitions support: duplicate checking of orders in GOBI Library Solutions, vendor packages, and library donations.

Special Conditions of Employment:

The University of San Diego is requiring all employees to follow our Covid-19 vaccine requirement process. https://www.sandiego.edu/onward/

Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One or more years of cataloging-related work, preferably in an academic library.

Performance Expectations: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of copy cataloging methods, including basic cataloging rules and practices and basic classification (MARC, RDA, Library of Congress Subject Headings/Classification).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize duties.
• Detail-oriented and accurate in all work.
• Familiarity with Google Shared Drive and Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrate initiative and willingness to seek help to resolve cataloging and database maintenance problems.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, librarians, and student assistants in various departments.
• Knowledge of integrated library systems, preferably Innovative Interfaces (Sierra) or Ex Libris Cloud-based Solutions (Alma).
• Knowledge of OCLC, the online bibliographic database.

Posting Salary:
$22.07 – $22.08 per hour; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Special Application Instructions:
Resume and Cover Letter Required

Click Apply Now to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at 619-260-6806, or email us at [email protected]

Additional Details:
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Open until filled

Note: External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.

Advertised: May 01, 2023
Applications close: Open until filled

To apply, visit https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/496197/copy-cataloger-library-assistant-3

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