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Job Description

Duties include searching all new items in the catalog, pre-cataloging using the OCLC (Online Center for Library Cataloging) database, physical processing of all library materials (i.e., books, monographic series, CDs, DVDs, etc., collating, creating & affixing labels and property information), processing and distribution of NOAA technical reports, maintenance of the online and shelf list card catalogs, and preparing weekly announcements of new library materials. Catalogs and processes technical reports into Boulder Labs Library online catalog. Performs routine book repairs and maintenance. Assists with weeding, cataloging, and other technical services projects.

Additional Info & Requirements

This is a readvertizing of the job that was available earlier this spring. We are looking for someone who has experience in Technical Services, specifically cataloging. Please look at the specialized experience reqirements and questions carefully. Please apply again if you meet the specialized requirements.-Experience in working in the technical services division of a library, preferably in the area of cataloging. -Experience in identifying bibliographic data elements and using standard cataloging resources to perform limited descriptive, or preliminary cataloging of library materials. -Experience searching bibliographic databases and modifying available cataloging records to meet specific local library classification requirements.

The Community

NOAA is a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere. NOAA supplies information to its customers that pertains to the state of the oceans and the atmosphere. NOAA also is the steward of national coastal and marine environments. This position is located in the Information Resources Division (IRD), Information Systems Management Office, Office of the Chief Information Officer, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC). The Division provides a fully integrated program of library and information support services to Department agency components located in Boulder. Serviced Department organizations include portions of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (including the Earth Systems Research Laboratory, the National Geophysical Data Center, Corporate Finance and Administrative Offices, and the National Weather Service Space Environment Center); the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

HR Info

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management(OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. To qualify for this position you must have: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level