Library Assistant II - Library Services/Cataloging

Schedule Information: 8:00 - 4:30, Monday through Friday

Hours per Week: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: Health, Dental, Life & Disability; Sick, Vacation & Holiday Pay; Personal Business; Harper Tuition Waivers; and Professional Expense

Work Conditions: Work is primarily indoor and sedentary in nature.

Duties of Position: Responsible for updating and exporting records for library materials in all formats.

Uses standard bibliographic data, internationally established rules, and local or current cataloging practices to edit and update bibliographic records for Library materials in all formats. Verifies the accuracy and maintains the integrity of the bibliographic and authority records in the OCLC and Harper Library databases. Works with all Library departments to maintain Harper Library database consistency.

Exports edited bibliographic records (copy cataloging) from OCLC to Harper Library database using a computer interface. Inputs bibliographic data devised as original cataloging by librarians.

Performs bibliographic searches for materials in all formats using OCLC and the Harper Library database.

Oversees and verifies the physical processing of all materials.

Does extensive authority work to maintain uniformity in the database, searching and loading authority records for all new headings.

Stays knowledgeable of cataloging practices. Provides new information to appropriate staff as needed.

Provides assistance to students, librarians and faculty as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements: Library Technical Assistant certificate or equivalent required.

Experience Requirements: Two years’ library cataloging experience required. Working knowledge of RDA, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), MARC formats and cataloging standards preferred.

Application Review Date: Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before: April 30, 2022

Requir ed Documents: ***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process***

* Official transcripts required upon hire
* Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
* Employment sponsorship is not available.

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Advertised: March 30, 2022 Central Daylight Time
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