Santa Clara University Library - Library Catalog Maintenance Project Specialist - Part Time

Santa Clara University Library would like to invite applicants for a Library Catalog Maintenance Project Specialist position.

This is a 10-month temporary half-time appointment available starting September 1, 2015.  Hours are flexible and work can be performed remotely.  Hourly rate: $30-$34.

Deadline: Until position is filled.  Review of applications begins on August 31, 2015.

Responsibilities

• Complete record splitting and cleanup of approximately 2,000 serial titles. This includes the following tasks.
• Investigate the adequacy of bibliographic records,and update or replace the records via copy cataloging when needed
• Investigate the accuracy of local holdings information and update check-in records and item records when needed
• Use the separate-record approach for cataloging to ensure there is a bibliographic record for each format of a title in the catalog and accurate holdings records are attached correctly
• Update Local Holdings Records in OCLC WorldCat
• Work on other catalog cleanup projects for Special Collections and/or database maintenance as time allows

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree by date of application
• Two or more years’ experience working in an academic library or for an integrated library system vendor
• Knowledge of cataloging standards, e.g., AACR2, RDA, MARC, LCSH, LC Classification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of cataloging, especially serial cataloging
• Familiarity with Innovative Interfaces Inc. library integrated system (Millennium or Sierra)
• Experience in using OCLC Connexion for cataloging
• Excellent problem-solving skills

How to apply / contact

Please email the following to Wen-ying Lu, Head of Cataloging, at wlu@scu.edu: 

• cover letter, 
• resume, 
• names and contact information of three references.