The Librarian (Cataloging)position is located in the Technical Services Section, Prints And Photographs Division, Special Collections Directorate, Researcher And Collections Services. The position description number for this position is 463637. The incumbent of this position will work a Flexitime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. This position is limited to the Service Unit - Library Collections and Services Group
Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to organize, analyze, and interpret metadata related to cataloging visual materials in libraries.** Ability to apply knowledge of cataloging rules, procedures and practices** Ability to use integrated library systems, applications, or other information technologies. Ability to develop and maintain relationships and provide consultation and liaison services.** Ability to Communicate Effectively Other Than in Writing.
Catalogs a variety of materials in an automated cataloging environment where the bibliographic characteristics of the material are relatively easy to determine, and cataloging decisions are made within established standards. Searches entries in automated and manual catalogs. Assigns headings to catalog entries. Recommends call numbers. Establishes personal and corporate names and uniform titles for inclusion in the name authority file. Establishes and recommends subject headings for inclusion in the subject authority file. Creates and revises bibliographic records and authority records. Performs content designation of bibliographic and authority records. Uses standard methods, techniques, concepts, and principles to perform assignments related to catalog quality assurance support. Performs catalog searches for problems and inconsistencies in the cataloging process. Under the supervision of senior staff and/or Team Leader revises existing catalog and authority records. Recommends resolutions to problems and inconsistencies in the cataloging process. Resolves some simple technical cataloging problems. Participates in studies of proposed changes in cataloging policies or the introduction of new technology. Participates in revisions process to instructional documents as needed. Consults with higher-graded staff to recommend changes and additions in descriptive and subject cataloging rules. Offers suggestions and advice on operational and technical problems. Collaborates with staff in planning and implementing team activities including workflow procedures, team priorities, cataloging projects of an experimental nature, goal setting, and strategies for meeting team production goals. Assists others inside and outside the Library with language, subject, and cataloging problems. Participates and monitors all cataloging and production systems enhancements and upgrades. Follows directions and recommendations of the senior staff during all upgrades and enhancements processes. Participates in training sessions on automated Library systems. Participate in testing of automated Library systems from both the library and user perspectives. Obtains, analyzes, and organizes information using standard reference tools and established techniques and practices. Analyzes and organizes standard subject data to determine its relationship to the existing collections, for the proper main entry, and the need for added entries. Analyzes material to determine subject content. Participates in formulating plans for changes and improvements to processing and catalog-related issues. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.