>Cataloger/Serials Cataloger Job Opportunity at Harvard University Library
>Location: Cambridge, MA
>Hours: Full Time - some flexibility with scheduled hours
>
>Duties & Responsibilities:
>This is a split position working 17.5 hours as a Serials Cataloger for the
>head of the HUL/CONSER office at 625 Massachusetts Avenue and 17.5 hours
>as a Cataloger for database maintenance under the direction of the Library
>Systems Manager in the Office of Information Systems, a department of the
>Harvard University Library at 90 Mt. Auburn Street, Cambridge. As Serials
>Cataloger position will perform original serial cataloging to CONSER
>standards in a variety of foreign languages and in all bibliographic
>formats; Create/edit associated holdings information following the MARC21
>Holdings Format and Harvard practices; Resolve problems of incorrect,
>incomplete, or conflicting bibliographic/holdings and authority data;
>Contribute to CONSER and NACO for name and series headings, as
>appropriate. As Cataloger, incumbent will analyze reports related to
>automated authority control and batch loading processes; Resolve heading
>problems and duplicate records in the database following national
>standards and local practice; Import, create, and update MARC authority
>records and bibliographic records; Train, revise, and oversee work of
>Cataloging Assistant; communicate with library staff concerning database
>maintenance issues.
>
>Qualifications/Education:
>Basic Qualifications: Masters in Library or Information Science w/ 2-3
>years of exp. cataloging in an academic or research library using
>automated systems required. Solid understanding of cataloging principles,
>rules and tools including AACR2/CONSER standards, LOC Rule
>Interpretations, Library of Congress Subject Headings and Classifications,
>knowledge of MARC21 formats required. Ability to work effectively in
>collaborative team environment; excellent organizational and interpersonal
>skills; flexibility and versatility required. Additional Qualifications:
>Working knowledge of multiple foreign languages and significant experience
>with integrated library systems and bibliographic utilities preferred.
>Strong oral and written communication skills.
>
>Additional Information:
>Institutional Background: The Harvard University Library, one of the great
>academic research libraries in the world, is committed to maintaining its
>excellence in the digital era. The Office for Information Systems (OIS) is
>devoted to developing, implementing and maintaining innovative and stable
>systems that support the academic and research mission of the University
>by providing integrated and coherent access to research materials and
>resources The cataloger serves as a resource for catalogers and
>contributes to the training and updating of cataloging skills across the
>University library. The CONSER Office oversees the University's commitment
>to the national CONSER Program and reviews bibliographic, authority and
>holdings information for the libraries contributing to the Program through
>the CONSER Office. The serials cataloger is responsible for the cataloging
>activities for the centralized libraries participating in the Program.
>
>How to Apply:
>Please apply via the Harvard Employment website and include a cover letter
>and resume. http://jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/summ_req?in_post_id=34979