Dear colleagues,
I am writing to let you know about two job opportunities at Harvard Library, Harvard University.
Harvard Library is seeking candidates for two positions of Continuing Resources Cataloger within Information and Technical Services. This role will provide timely access to Harvard Library collections by performing a variety of duties involving the creation and maintenance of bibliographic, holdings, and authority records for serials, series, and integrating resources in all formats, as well as for materials received through depository programs. For more information and to apply, visit the Harvard Careers page<https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/Home/Home?partnerid=25240&siteid=5341#home>.
Here is a link to the job posting: Continuing Resources Cataloger<https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25240&siteid=5341&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=1964201>. I've also copied most of the information from the posting below.
Job Summary
Information and Technical Services actively supports the teaching and research mission of the Harvard Library by managing monograph, serial and e-resource acquisitions, metadata creation, and metadata management for the Harvard Library.
Under the supervision of the Manager for the Serials Cataloging unit in Metadata Creation, the incumbent provides timely access to Harvard Library collections by performing a variety of duties involving the creation and maintenance of bibliographic, holdings, and authority records for serials, series, and integrating resources in all formats, as well as for materials received through depository programs.
Priorities will be set to maximize contributions to the overall goals of the Information and Technical Services Department of the Harvard Library. Staff may be called upon to apply their skills and/or receive additional training in order to contribute to work in other ITS units or teams as occasional, short-term needs occur.
To learn more about this position, please reach out to Steven Riel (riel_at_fas.harvard.edu<mailto:riel_at_fas.harvard.edu>).
Position Description
* Catalogs continuing resources in all formats and performs standard bibliographic maintenance according to CONSER guidelines, including preparation and maintenance of associated authority, holdings, and item records according to appropriate national and local standards.
* Performs subject analysis and classification following national standards and local practice.
* Resolves problems of incorrect, incomplete, or conflicting bibliographic, holdings, and item data.
* May create national-level series authority records for monograph series received on standing orders or through approval plans, and for other series as appropriate.
* May perform original cataloging for all formats, languages and material types processed by the ITS department.
* Serves as a resource for questions and problem solving, especially for copy cataloging issues, as well as for linguistic questions in areas of personal expertise.
* Provides input used in unit-wide planning, including the analysis, documentation, coordination, and implementation of workflows; collaborates with manager and staff in planning of new projects and work initiatives.
* Suggests innovations and generates ideas for improving workflows and creating efficiencies.
* May assist in hiring, scheduling, and distributing work to staff and student workers, including supervision of student workers as needed.
* Trains staff in copy cataloging and basic metadata creation methods and procedures, and reviews work of trainees as appropriate.
* Stays informed of technical services trends, changing practices, new cataloging software applications, and local technology changes. Participates in local meetings and discussion groups. Participation in professional organizations and attendance at regional and/or national conferences is valued.
* Contributes to national programs such as CONSER and NACO, as appropriate.
* May manage/support access and discovery in systems such as Harvard's Digital Repository Service for born-digital serial materials as needed.
* Works according to changing daily priorities, demonstrates flexibility and ability to shift between multiple tasks effectively.
* Communicates with vendors, publishers, and bibliographers; conducts professional correspondence when needed to solve problems.
* Creates and updates training and procedural documentation.
* May act as liaison with other related library units within or outside the University.
* Ensures materials tracking through item record and work order creation/editing and routing newly cataloged materials according to established procedures.
* May contribute to and oversee special projects, including documentation and statistics.
* Initiates changes to systems and procedures and implements and executes approved changes.
* May create and update data in electronic resources management systems.
* Performs duties with professionalism, which includes relating to others in group settings and individually in a courteous, cooperative, sensitive, and collegial manner.
* Maintains the confidentiality of all department and University information.
* Contributes to the overall goals of the department as appropriate.
Basic Qualifications
* MLS or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Two or more years of cataloging experience required.
* Solid working knowledge of RDA, LC/PCC Policy Statements, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress Classification, and MARC 21 bibliographic formats.
* Working knowledge of authority control, including the creation and use of authority records.
* Working knowledge of at least one Germanic or Romance language.
* Demonstrated facility with technology required, including experience with integrated library systems and bibliographic utilities, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Ability to use technology in creative ways to solve problems or facilitate workflow. Competency in keyboarding required.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
* Knowledge of Slavic and/or Germanic languages and additional languages of materials processed by the unit highly desirable.
* CONSER cataloging and NACO experience preferred, preferably in a large research library.
* Working knowledge of pre-RDA cataloging rules highly desirable.
* Working knowledge of non-MARC metadata schemas highly desirable.
* Experience with the Alma integrated library system preferred.
* Work experience in a production-oriented and technology-enhanced environment preferred.
* Experience training and providing oversight of routine activities of library assistants and student employees, preferred.
* Must be able to perform work accurately with acute attention to detail.
* Ability to work productively and cooperatively in a team environment, with flexibility and versatility in an evolving work situation required.
* Must be able to remain calm under pressure and maintain a professional demeanor when assisting colleagues with problems.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision in performing complicated tasks required.
* Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
* Must exhibit strong initiative.
* Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills preferred.
* Ability to work productively and cooperatively in a team environment, with flexibility and versatility in an evolving work situation preferred.
* Ability to work independently to perform complex tasks.
* Ability to meet project deadlines.
* Commitment to be part of a continuous learning environment, updating skills as required to perform job duties.
* Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and anti-racism.
Amy Dumouchel Dittman, she/her/hers
Head of Electronic Resources and Serials Acquisitions
Harvard Library ITS
amy_dittman_at_harvard.edu<mailto:amy_dittman_at_harvard.edu>
617-998-1656
625 Massachusetts Ave, Room 301
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Received on Wed Jul 27 2022 - 11:19:09 EDT