UC Davis Job Opportunity Asst. Supervisor - Copy Cataloging / Post Cataloging $2,425.00 - $4,041.67/Mo. Final Filing Date 07-12-05 This position is located in: Shields Library, Catalog Department and is not represented by a union. This External position is for UCD/UCDHS employees and the general public. Applications from the general public and UCD/UCDHS employees will be considered simultaneously. This position will serve as Monographs Cataloging Assistant Supervisor at the Library Assistant III-spv. ($2425.00 - $3641.67/month) or Library Assistant IV-spv. ($2691.67 - $4041.67/month) level based upon qualifications. The General Library consists of the Peter J. Shields Library, the Carlson Health Sciences Library and the Physical Sciences & Engineering Library in Davis, and the Medical Center Library in Sacramento. For more information about the General Library see http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu Responsibilities: Under general direction of the Section Head, this position is responsible for daily operational management of the Copy Cataloging/Post Cataloging Unit; supervising, training and evaluating staff; overseeing distribution and copy cataloging of newly received materials; database management, processing and labeling of cataloged materials. Designs and coordinates special projects. Evaluates departmental automation needs. Catalogs monographs in English and Roman alphabet foreign languages. Resolves discrepancies and problems. Requirements: Knowledge of academic cataloging functions and procedures. Demonstrated skill in using a variety of online databases, e.g. MELVYL catalog, or other online catalog, to do bibliographic searching, to use as a classification and subject verification tool, and to interpret data in order to resolve problems. Knowledge of an integrated library system and its catalog module to provide analytical and operational support. Experience using Internet, email, word processing and spreadsheet software. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide clear and concise information and instructions, correspondence and performance appraisals. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AT THE LIBRARY ASSISTANT III-SUP. LEVEL: Knowledge of the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, LC Rule Interpretations, and LC Classification Schedules. Knowledge of LC subject headings and LCAF authority structure to search, identify, verify name and subject headings, to resolve discrepancies as appropriate and to determine the basic subject content in order evaluate headings. Working knowledge of MARC21 Format for Holdings Data, Holdings Statements for Bibliographic Items (ANSI/NISO Z39.71) and local holdings procedures preferred. Knowledge of a modern European language to provide copy cataloging of the material and to do bibliographic searching and editing. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AT THE LIBRARY ASSISTANT IV-SUP. LEVEL: Strong leadership and operational management experience. Ability to exercise independent judgment to solve problems and make appropriate decisions. Ability to evaluate plans, needs and procedures for multiple workflows. Skill in appraising, organizing, and prioritizing the workload of the unit to meet the needs of the department while maintaining high standards for quality and quantity of production. Skill in analyzing existing policies and work flows to make recommendations for changes or improvement, or to correct any problems that may exist. Working knowledge of the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, LC Rule Interpretations, and LC Classification Schedules. Working knowledge of LC subject headings and LCAF authority structure to search, identify, verify name and subject headings, to resolve discrepancies as appropriate and to determine the basic subject content in order to assign or evaluate headings. Working knowledge of a modern European language to provide original descriptive cataloging of the material and to do bibliographic searching and editing. Working knowledge of a major bibliographic utility's computer applications (e.g. OCLC CatME), and its interrelationship with the local integrated library system and other bibliographic computer applications (e.g. Melvyl), to implement efficient cataloging workflows and procedures and resolve problems. Supplemental Requirements: Supplemental requirements that must be provided by the final filing date: Clerical Supplemental Form Required. Special Conditions of Employment: No smoking in building; no eating or drinking in work area. Physical Requirements: Frequent lifting of books and materials weighing up to 10 lbs. Operate keyboard and computer equipment, interpreting small print (on computer screens and paper documents) for extended periods of time. Application Process: Apply online at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers/Application_Process or apply at UC Davis Human Resources Administration Bldg., Orchard Park, Davis, CA, 95616. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the Final Filing Date for consideration (postmarks are not acceptable). Required application materials are available at the UCD Human Resources Administration Building, on the Internet http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp or UCDMC Personnel Office, TICON III, 2nd Floor, 2730 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, CA. For additional information call (530) 752-7520 UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer TDD Line (530) 752-7140
