Primary Purpose: To perform copy cataloguing of monographic material in a variety of formats and languages and modify existing bibliographic and item records to ensure accurate access to the Library’s holdings.
Nature of Work: Reporting to the Cataloguing Supervisor in Collection Services, the incumbent works closely with others in a team environment. The work performed is above average complexity involving a range of knowledge and understanding of the resources and functions related to the library. The work requires a high level of concentration and attention to detail. The position involves working independently and exercising judgment within established guidelines, with guidance from the supervisor or collaboratively with other library assistants and librarians when necessary for more complex tasks and problems.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:
- Assist in coordinating and monitoring, and contribute to database maintenance and the creation, importing, and editing of bibliographic records for physical and electronic monographs, individually and in batch.
- Apply cataloguing standards, such as MARC, AACR2, RDA, LCSH, LCC, DDC, and recognized authority files, in accordance with established international guidelines and local procedures.
- Use cataloguing support tools such as MarcEdit and OCLC for record creation and editing.
- Participate in the coordination and ingest of outsourced cataloguing records, authority control, and WorldShare records management with third party vendors.
- Independently solve problems, within established guidelines.
- Maintain current knowledge of metadata standards related to monograph cataloguing.
- Coordinate and/or participate in projects, as required.
Education: Library Technician Diploma, or University undergraduate degree with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working in a library.
Experience:
- Relevant library experience, including working with MARC, RDA, AACR2, WorldShare, MarcEdit, Library of Congress Subject Headings, LC and Dewey Decimal classifications, and authority work
- Demonstrated technological proficiency
- Demonstrated proficiency with the catalogue module of an ILS
- Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Excel
- Knowledge of an additional language is considered an asset
Skills:
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, balance competing demands, meet deadlines, work independently, use initiative, and effectively handle disruptions
- Excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and the University Library’s integrated library system, Sierra
- Ability to use judgment and apply effective investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with technology
- Ability to collaborate effectively with others in a team environment
- Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and customer service skills (consistently tactful, responsive, pleasant, exercises diplomacy and discretion)
- Ability to listen to, encourage, and express creative and innovative ideas. Open to new ways of approaching processes, tasks, or problems
- Ability to lead change and engage and support others in the change process
- Ability to recognize, respect, and work effectively with individuals and groups with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Takes initiative in learning about language and issues relating to equity and diversity
- Reliable, dependable, and self-motivated
- Proficient and accurate keyboarding skills
Department: Library
Status: Term 2 years with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: CUPE 1975
Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $22.23 - 30.01 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Operational Services
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 4
Posted Date: 12/15/2021
Closing Date:
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php
Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable
The University of Saskatchewan has instated a number of health and safety requirements for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of January 4, 2022, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment and proof of vaccination will be required. The University will consider accommodations requests for individuals in accordance with the requirements of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.
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The University believes equity, diversity, and inclusion strengthen the community and enhance excellence, innovation and creativity. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.
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