Harvard digital library cataloguer needed
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 21:56:20 -0500
From: hulhr@rockhop.harvard.edu
Subject: Project Cataloger; Cambridge, Massachusetts
Project Librarian/Cataloger (Term-limited)
Harvard University Library, Open Collections Program
Full-Time, Salary Grade 56
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Preservation Cataloger/Projects Manager, the Project Librarian/Cataloger assists in managing the cataloging and preliminary processing of library materials selected for digitization by the HUL Open Collections Program (OCP). Serves a key role in monitoring and achieving group production levels, coordinating workflows, and documenting policies and procedures. Prepares bibliographic and local authority records for digitized versions of monographs, serials, and archival materials selected for reformatting. Serves as a key source of information on established project policies and procedures. Coordinates problem-solving with OCP staff and project libraries on bibliographic issues. Assists in planning and implementing new project policies and procedures. All work is performed in the context of a project with weekly production goals.
Coordinates and monitors workflow and group production levels for the cataloging and preliminary processing of library materials. Coordinates the documentation of project policies and procedures. Coordinates communication with OCP staff and technical services staff at project libraries about bibliographic problems needing resolution. Keeps Preservation Cataloger /Projects Manager informed of new developments and issues. Prepares bibliographic and holdings records in HOLLIS for complex materials as required, adhering to national and local standards and practice. Assists in interpreting policies for staff and answering questions. Performs maintenance of descriptive metadata in Harvard's Page Delivery Service. Creates and maintains authority records in local authority file and resolves authority problems as appropriate. This full-time position is part of the HUL Open Collections Program, aimed at creating digital, topic-based selections from Harvard's historical collections. The incumbent will join a group of two catalogers currently working on the project. Note: This is a one-year term appointment.
Required Education, Experience and Skills
Master's degree in library science or equivalent; min of 2 yrs of experience cataloging monographs and serials using AACR2, LCRI, CONSER documentation, USMARC 21, LCSH, and OCLC; solid working knowledge of monograph and serials cataloging; basic understanding of authority records (local and NACO); ability to analyze and solve cataloging problems and analyze procedures and workflow; excellent skills in oral and written English; ability to prioritize and adapt to production schedules, meet deadlines, and achieve goals required. Must be flexible and able to work collaboratively in a strong team environment. Working knowledge of HOLLIS, experience both with cataloging serials at a CONSER member institution and with RECON projects, familiarity with pre-AACR2 cataloging codes and local bibliographic standards, experience cataloging archival materials, reading knowledge of at least one European language, and intermediate Microsoft Access skills desirable.
To read description and apply online, visit http://www.employment.harvard.edu/, requisition #27828.
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