Job Description
Performs original cataloging of monographic titles, original and copy cataloging of musical scores, print and electronic journal titles, archival materials, government documents, and audiovisual materials. Performs substantive database maintenance, including but not limited to: authority control, headings reports and global updates.
Duties and Responsibilities are understood in reference to the terms and conditions set forth in the Library Faculty Handbook.
Essential:
1. Performs original cataloging of unique monographic and serial titles.
2. Performs original and copy cataloging of musical scores.
3. Supervises physical processing of musical scores.
4. Performs original and copy cataloging of print and electronic journal titles.
5. Performs original and copy cataloging of audiovisual materials.
6. Performs original and copy cataloging of archival materials.
7. Exports records from OCLC and loads into III Sierra.
8. Edits records from OCLC and other sources in MarcEdit.
9. Assists with batch loading records of electronic resources including but not limited to: DDA, Springer, Oxford Scholarship Online, and Serials Solutions.
10. Performs authority work on cataloging loads provided by outside vendors (to include MARCIVE, Books24X7, GALE, LTI authority files) and local authors.
11. Performs other database management duties as required, including URL maintenance and global updates.
12. Collaborates with other member libraries to troubleshoot batch loading of consortial cataloging records.
13. Upgrades cataloging applications such as Connexion, including the creation of constant data files.
14. Responsible for awareness of current cataloging standards and rule changes and dissemination to relevant staff.
15. Participates in university governance bodies.
16. Keeps abreast of professional practice through such activities as professional reading, discussion lists, visiting other libraries, attending professional conferences and other continuing education opportunities.
17. Contributes to the profession through such activities as reading papers at professional and learned societies; consulting; publishing; participating in the committee structure of professional and learned societies.
DECISION MAKING: (level of difficulty or intensity of the mental process and is it routine or non-routine?)
• Decisions based on subject knowledge and knowledge of electronic access.
• Generally routine decisions based on extensive cataloging experience.
• Collaborates with Collection and Resource Management Librarian to make decisions on larger initiatives.
SCOPE OF AUTHORITY: (financial, program, specific activity. Amount of freedom to establish methods to complete assignments.)
• Authority is appropriate to the performance of major duties.
COMMUNICATION: (Interpersonal level of communication: e.g. factual, interpretative, motivational)
• Interacts daily with staff on a factual and directional basis.
• Interacts with professional librarians as appropriate.
RESULTS OF ACTIONS: (impact of results on the department/Regis)
The Collections and Resource Management Department is set up with a series of checks and balances. Great care is taken to proof each others work. This is done to ensure materials are labeled correctly, to ensure correct metadata and ease of access to materials and to ensure other standards are met that reflect the high quality of the department and the superior image of the University.
Additional Info & Requirements
Experience: (Specific, observable and linked to essential duties.)1.Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science2.Minimum 1year experience in a cataloging department in a public or academic librarypreferred.3.Experience cataloging print and electronic monographs, serials, music scores, audiovisual materials, dissertations, government documents, and archival materialspreferred.4.Background in music and/or music cataloging preferred.Skills: 1.Strong data entry and searching skills.2.Demonstrated computer skills.3.Strong spelling skills and attention to detail.4.Ability to prioritizeworkflowand work independently.5.Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.Knowledge: (Body of and level of information necessary to perform a duty.)1.Familiarity with a computerized catalog and the subsystems within that catalog (e.g. Sierra).2.Strong knowledge of OCLC Connexion software.3.Strong knowledge of MarcEdit software.4.Strong familiarity with national library standards and practices (e.g. AACR2and RDA).5.Working knowledge of LCSH, SuDoc,and the Library of Congress classification system, USMARC.6.Experience cataloging a wide variety of formats, including electronic materials, serials, scores.7.Spanish or other Romance language proficiency preferred.Abilities:1.Ability to recognize standard differences among the many types of materials handled and to process materials accordingly. Ability to notice peculiarities within these standard differences of types of materials being handled and to make appropriate adjustments.Physical and Mental: (Frequency, duration, very easy to very hard, essential to helpful.)Lifting and carrying:daily lifting and carrying of books five lbs. or less.Pushing and pulling:daily pushing and pulling of loaded book carts.Body movements:occasional bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, squatting.Hand Use:frequent typing, handling print materials.Sense of touch:typing.Hearing:Ability to hear verbal instructions.Vision:frequent reading of computer screens and printed materials.Mental:Mathematics: Ability to count for statistical purposes.Remembering: Recalling and following instructions.Language ability: Must be able to read English as most materials are in English. Must have strong spelling skills.Reasoning: Ability to prioritize workflow, determine when an item needs special attention, when to ask questions or follow past practices.Working Conditions: (Physical environment)1.Will be working indoors with adequate heating and air conditioning.2.Extensive use of computer terminal may lead to headaches, eyestrain and wrist problems.3.Regular lifting of heavy boxes of books or pushing or pulling of loaded book carts may cause back or muscle pain.
The Community
Regis University, inspired by its Jesuit Catholic heritage, has been committed to academic excellence, personal development and community engagement since its founding in 1877. Regis provides values-based education at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The motto “Men and Women in Service of Others” on the University seal describes the purpose of Jesuit education: to form men and women who use their knowledge in the unselfish service of others. Regis is comprised of five colleges: the College for Professional Studies, Regis College, Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions, College of Computer & Information Sciences & College of Business & Economics.
Regis University’s main campus is based in Denver, Colorado, but has campuses throughout Colorado’s Front Range and through its distance learning initiatives. Regis currently serves about 10,000 students in online and campus environments and for the 19th consecutive year has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top school in the western region.
HR Info
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