UC Santa Barbara—Library Assistant V: Original Cataloger/Copy-Cataloging Team Leader

Apply by (suggested): November 3, 2014 at 10 p.m. Pacific Time

Salary Range     $3,728.58 - $5,218.50/mo.

Link To Job: Note: The link is only active while the job is open.      

jobs.ucsb.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=188515 

More information about this position can be found on the UC Santa Barbara
Library website: (http://www.library.ucsb.edu/library-human-resources/staff-openings).

Job #: 20140494 

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES
Under the general direction of the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services,
and working closely with the other original catalogers, the Original
Cataloger/Copy-Cataloging Team Leader is responsible for supervising and
directing the work of the Library's copy-cataloging staff. This individual
ensures quality of records brought into Pegasus for monograph titles based
on local and national productivity and efficiency and monitors the accuracy
and quality of cataloging and metadata records imported. In close
collaboration with other catalogers and the Metadata Management/Catalog
Librarian, this individual provides original cataloging records and NACO
authority records for Library materials, performs related database
management duties as needed, and serves as a facilitator of
copy-cataloging-related trainings within the department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
·      3 years experience of original and complex adaptive cataloging in all
formats in an academic library
·      Demonstrated proficiency using automated library systems, AACR2, RDA,
LCRI, LCSH, LCC, MARC21 formats, and OCLC
·      Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritizing work
to ensure that departmental and library goals are realized
·      Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership abilities to
effectively motivate and influence others
·      Supervisory experience of establishing employee goals and the ability
to measure effectiveness of contributions
·      Experienced in training catalogers and writing cataloging
documentation

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
·      Reading knowledge of at least one Western European language
·      Experience with NACO program
 

Number of Hires             Single Hire 

Job Open Date 10-20-2014 

Job Close Date Open Until Filled

Primary Consideration Date for Open Until Filled           11-03-2014 

Department Profile (Specific Information about department/program):            

Cataloging and Metadata Services supports user access to library resources in multiple ways:

Provides cataloging and metadata for general, special, and digital collections, including art, government publications, music, media, and UCSB dissertations in all subject areas, in many languages, and in various formats

Provides consistent forms of names, titles, and subjects to bring related works and concepts together in the catalog (authority control)

Maintains the catalog, correcting catalog errors, adding copies and volumes, and synchronizing the UCSB catalog with Melvyl (the all-UC catalog)

Maintains the collection, adding and withdrawing copies and volumes, transferring materials to the Southern Regional Library Facility (SRLF)

Coordinates cataloging and metadata standards, policies, and procedures with local, UC systemwide, and national requirements 

Percentage of full-time                100 

Days      M-F 

Hours   8-5 

Appointment Type

Is this a NEW CAREER position?              Yes 

Required Applicant Documents               Resume Cover Letter 

Stand    OCCAS. 

Walk     FREQ. 

Sit          FREQ. 

Bend     OCCAS. 

Crouch/Squat   OCCAS. 

Kneel/Crawl      OCCAS. 

Climb    OCCAS. 

Reach above shoulder level       OCCAS. 

Use keyboard/mouse   FREQ. 

Hand Activities: Fine dexterity FREQ. 

Hand Activities: Hand twisting FREQ. 

Hand Activities: Simple grasping             FREQ. 

Hand Activities: Power grasping             N/A 

Other (please specify activity)  

Frequency of Other Activity       N/A 

Lifting Activities: Light lifting (<20 lbs)               OCCAS. 

Lifting Activities: Moderate lifting (20-50 lbs)   N/A 

Lifting Activities: Heavy lifting (>50 lbs)             N/A 

Push/Pull Activities: Light pushing/pulling (<20 lbs of force)   OCCAS. 

Push/Pull Activities: Moderate pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs of force)     N/A 

Push/Pull Activities: Heavy pushing/pulling (>50 lbs of force)                N/A 

Mental Requirements    

Read/Comprehend        FREQ. 

Write    FREQ. 

Perform Calculations     OCCAS. 

Communicate Orally      FREQ. 

Reason and Analyze      FREQ. 

Other (please specify activity)  

Frequency of Other Activity       N/A 

Environmental Requirements    

Is exposed to excessive noise   N/A 

Is around moving machinery     N/A 

Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity              N/A 

Is exposed to dust          FREQ. 

Is exposed to fumes       N/A 

Is exposed to gases        N/A 

Is exposed to radiation                N/A 

Is exposed to microwave            OCCAS. 

Drives motorized equipment     N/A 

Works in confined quarters       OCCAS. 

Other (please specify activity)  

Frequency of Other Activity       N/A 

Job Duties

Total Percentage of Duties:100

4 Records

Order of

Imp       Essen

Duty      %           Freq.     Function             Duties

1            Yes        45          Daily    Original Cataloging & Metadata Creation     

Performs original cataloging in all formats and in all Western European languages. Creates NACO records as necessary.

As a NACO participant, creates or updates NACO name authority records.

Works with the Metadata Management/Catalog Librarian to formulate local authority control policies compatible with national standards.

Assists Metadata Librarian in assigning descriptive metadata for digital collections and digital content.

2            Yes        40          Daily    Administrative Management              

Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates, and recommends appropriate personnel actions for staff assigned to the team; delegates tasks to assigned personnel. Sets goals and priorities for the work of the team.

Analyzes, develops and/or adjusts workflow patterns in order to maximize productivity and quality of records to meet established standards. Updates and creates documentation where needed; on an ongoing basis, evaluates and revises existing procedures to achieve the most efficient processing routines and throughput.

Establishes priorities for the work of the section in consultation with the Head of Cataloging & Metadata Services. In consultation with Metadata Management / Catalog Librarian, develops policies and procedures for monographic copy-cataloging operation.

Provides quality control for all monographic copy cataloging in Western European languages.

Serves as an expert resource in copy-cataloging; responds to questions regarding authority control problems posed by catalogers and other library personnel. Resolves complex cataloging problems

Submits an annual report on the work of the unit to the Head of Cataloging and Metadata Services.

Keeps monthly statistics of unit activities.

3            Yes        10          Weekly              Bibliographic Maintenance & Problem Resolution               

Directs the processing and addition to collection of monographic added volumes, replacements and reinstatements for all collections and divisional libraries except the East Asian Collection. Includes analytic cataloging and the establishment of bibliographic headings new to PEGASUS.

Interprets, resolves and directs the work of database maintenance staff on complex monographic record discrepancies reported by other library staff members, patrons and other institutions. Includes online correction of bibliographic, holdings and item records in PEGASUS, and routing of materials for re-labeling.

Uses system-generated reports to identify conflicts between bibliographic and authority records as necessary, including use of Global Update Function in PEGASUS to correct large number of headings.

4            Yes        5            Monthly             Career Development

Participates as a member of the Cataloging and Technical Services Administrative Group to review policies and procedures, establish goals for the department, plan for change, and recommend on matters of departmental direction.

Keeps abreast of current trends and new developments in the area of responsibility by attending seminars, workshops, and classes, monitoring appropriate e-mail lists, reading journals, and sharing information with other cataloging and authority control colleagues.

Participates in other library committees as requested.