Cataloging and Serials Librarian (CSL)
Atla - Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215Work at Atla
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Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.Duties/Responsibilities:
Receive and catalog library collection resources (mostly print books and periodicals).
Catalog library resources according to national standards, such as RDA, LC Classification, LCSH, MARC21 formats, and other metadata standards, including local policies, procedures, and practices. Verify or assign appropriate classification numbers, subject headings and other access points as required. Enhance minimum level bibliographic records and create original cataloging records for new editions, as needed. Create new name authority records when needed.Receive books in the mail and process in WMS and create Local Holding Records (LHRs) and create labels for physical items with correct location info for end processing. Correct and maintain LHRs, including location, call number, volume or copy designations, etc. as needed.Process weeded items.
Manage serials/periodicals
Order/renew/claim/cancel periodical subscriptions.Receive and inspect new periodical issues, and process the received items in WMS.Maintain accurate holding records of library serials subscriptions.
Prepare books and periodicals for binding. Manage shipments to bindery as well as shipments to Houston and DC extension items.Receive and process theses, dissertations, and copyright releases, so pdfs are submitted to ProQuest and TREN and DTS depository.Maintain cataloging, serials, and thesis/dissertation operation manuals. Maintain statistics for cataloging and periodical subscriptions.Perform other library duties as assigned.Qualifications:
Knowledge and Experience:Required: Graduate library degree (MLS, MLIS, etc.); knowledge of metadata standards and processesPreferred: 1+ year of experience in metadata servicesPreferred: experience using OCLC cataloging products; experience using OCLC WMSDesired Abilities and Traits:Accurate, detail-oriented, organizedAble to adapt to changing environment, able to plan and executeSees value in creating good discovery systems and wants a career in metadata servicesPhysical Requirements:Must be able to lift 20-pound boxesMust be able to work prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
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