Columbia University
Bibliographic Assistant VI
Columbia University, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Type: Support Staff - Union
Bargaining Unit: 1199 Clerical
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $26.86 - 26.86 per hour entry rate ($27.70-$27.70 per hour minimum rate)
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Columbia University Libraries is currently seeking applicants for the position of Bibliographic Assistant VI in the Department of Cataloging and Metadata Services. Columbia University Libraries is a globally-recognized academic research library, serving one of the world's most important centers of research and learning. The Libraries' collection includes resources in more than 450 languages and primary source materials that span over 4,000 years of human thought. The collections include over 15 million volumes, with access to over 7 million online electronic resource titles, nearly 300,000 linear feet of manuscripts and archives, over 150,000 maps, and over 1.2 million graphic and audio-visual materials. Through an extensive global network of library partnerships, Columbia Libraries also facilitates access to collections at academic, research, and public libraries across the country and the world.
The Bibliographic Assistant in this position will work mainly with monograph material in the Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan languages and process the material for discovery in the Libraries catalog. As a member of the Cataloging and Metadata Services department, the incumbent will assist with managing approval acquisitions, as well as searching/copy cataloging tasks.
Tests:
Language tests will be given on the day of the interview.
Responsibilities
Providing original and copy cataloging support for monograph material.
Assigning library locations to newly acquired material.
Entering invoices in the Libraries local system for payment.
Corresponding with vendors on missing and defective items and invoice errors.
Checking-in materials, adding them to existing holdings, routing them to appropriate departments.
Identifying new and added volumes of serials and processes according to local practices.
Paying invoices for continuing resources material.
Corresponding and interacting with CUL's subject liaisons on matters related to books received in the department.
Opening a high volume of material from several different vendors.
Performing quality control on material received.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and/or its equivalent and one year of related experience required.
Strong knowledge of Spanish and one other non-English language, preferably Portuguese or Catalan.
Ability to quickly learn complex tasks and systems and deploy this knowledge in a dynamic and diverse academic library environment with minimal oversight.
Ability to prioritize and organize work in an effective manner.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40lbs.
Ability to determine the research value and subject discipline of library materials for purposes of cataloging and classification.
Strong computer skills to interact with numerous online vendor platforms and transfer this information to the Libraries internal system.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal Libraries' staff and external vendors, producers, and creators.
Ability to interact with a diverse group of colleagues and library users.
Preferred Qualifications
Some college preferred.
Library acquisitions and/or book trade experience are desirable.
Previous experience in academic libraries.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Bargaining Unit: 1199 Clerical
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $26.86 - 26.86 per hour entry rate ($27.70-$27.70 per hour minimum rate)
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Columbia University Libraries is currently seeking applicants for the position of Bibliographic Assistant VI in the Department of Cataloging and Metadata Services. Columbia University Libraries is a globally-recognized academic research library, serving one of the world's most important centers of research and learning. The Libraries' collection includes resources in more than 450 languages and primary source materials that span over 4,000 years of human thought. The collections include over 15 million volumes, with access to over 7 million online electronic resource titles, nearly 300,000 linear feet of manuscripts and archives, over 150,000 maps, and over 1.2 million graphic and audio-visual materials. Through an extensive global network of library partnerships, Columbia Libraries also facilitates access to collections at academic, research, and public libraries across the country and the world.
The Bibliographic Assistant in this position will work mainly with monograph material in the Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan languages and process the material for discovery in the Libraries catalog. As a member of the Cataloging and Metadata Services department, the incumbent will assist with managing approval acquisitions, as well as searching/copy cataloging tasks.
Tests:
Language tests will be given on the day of the interview.
Responsibilities
Providing original and copy cataloging support for monograph material.
Assigning library locations to newly acquired material.
Entering invoices in the Libraries local system for payment.
Corresponding with vendors on missing and defective items and invoice errors.
Checking-in materials, adding them to existing holdings, routing them to appropriate departments.
Identifying new and added volumes of serials and processes according to local practices.
Paying invoices for continuing resources material.
Corresponding and interacting with CUL's subject liaisons on matters related to books received in the department.
Opening a high volume of material from several different vendors.
Performing quality control on material received.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma and/or its equivalent and one year of related experience required.
Strong knowledge of Spanish and one other non-English language, preferably Portuguese or Catalan.
Ability to quickly learn complex tasks and systems and deploy this knowledge in a dynamic and diverse academic library environment with minimal oversight.
Ability to prioritize and organize work in an effective manner.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40lbs.
Ability to determine the research value and subject discipline of library materials for purposes of cataloging and classification.
Strong computer skills to interact with numerous online vendor platforms and transfer this information to the Libraries internal system.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal Libraries' staff and external vendors, producers, and creators.
Ability to interact with a diverse group of colleagues and library users.
Preferred Qualifications
Some college preferred.
Library acquisitions and/or book trade experience are desirable.
Previous experience in academic libraries.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.