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The OCLC Inclusion Initiative announces new internship opportunities designed to provide unique opportunities for aspiring college students from historically under-represented groups. The internships will offer an opportunity to be part of the world's leading library cooperative. The program will offer the selected interns skill development opportunities, engaging work experiences, and an opportunity to contribute to innovative processes that deliver services to 69,000 libraries in 112 Countries and territories.
The selected individuals must represent historically under-represented groups (defined in a manner consistent with the 2007 EEO-1 reporting classifications).
Cataloging-in-Publication Upgrading is a project that OCLC began in 1995. OCLC partners with a major academic bookseller, Blackwell Book Services, to obtain access to newly published books prior to their distribution to libraries. OCLC staff are located in the Blackwell warehouse in Blackwood, NJ (in the Philadelphia metropolitan area) to be in proximity to the books. CIP (Cataloging in Publication) is provided by the Library of Congress and other national libraries prior to publication and is printed in the books. CIP MARC records are added to WorldCat. When the book is published, the CIP record needs to be upgraded permanently in WorldCat to match the book in hand. Physical description details are added to the record, along with any changes in the title, author names, or other publication details. The records are permanently upgraded in WorldCat to benefit the entire OCLC membership, in order that this work does not need to be done redundantly at multiple libraries.
The Intern will learn:
Qualifications
In order to be considered for this position, you must go to the OCLC Career Center (www.oclc.jobs) and apply towards Job ID 1772, Cataloging in Publication Intern.
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Subject: [archives] JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Project Archivist / Cataloger for
Project in New Orleans, LA
Library Associates Companies (LAC) LAC seeks candidates for the position of
Project Archivist / Cataloger to work on site at an ongoing project in New
Orleans, LA. Working with both restored and undamaged materials, the
Project Archivist / Cataloger oversees the remaining Katrina recovery
process for archives and will create MARC records in Voyager and OCLC for
all processed collections. In addition, the incumbent in this position will
design an EAD implementation plan and will ensure that all existing and new
MARC records conform to necessary standards for EAD cross-walking and
implementation.
Primary Responsibilities
This is a list of primary responsibilities and is not intended to be
all-inclusive:
. Analyze the level and quality of existing MARC records for archival
materials.
. Review and assess finding aids and other access tools for all processed
collections.
. Work in conjunction with the client to develop a workable cataloging
timetable and priorities.
. Create original MARC records in OCLC and Voyager to full level for the
description of archival materials ensuring the compliance of data with EAD
data fields and crosswalks.
. Provide the client with EAD crosswalks and an implementation proposal.
. Potentially create more detailed finding aids for processed archival in
collections with minimal finding aids.
. Oversee the archival processing tasks associated both with the Katrina
Recovery Project and with the cataloging of collections.
. Keep the Project Manager informed of all issues relating to the
archives piece of the project.
. Participate in the management and oversight of elements of the Katrina
Recovery Project.
. Supervise Archival Cataloging Technician and other archival project
staff.
Minimum Qualifications
. Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited
program.
. Demonstrated knowledge of current trends, standards, and practices of
archival services in academic libraries.
. Original and copy cataloging of archival materials mandatory.
. Experience working with MARC bibliographic and holdings records
mandatory
. Strong knowledge of Encoded Archival Descriptions (EAD) mandatory.
. Experience with physical processing of archives or access provision
mandatory.
. Experience working in Integrated Library Systems, with a strong
preference for Voyager.
. Understanding of Document Type Definitions (DTD).
. Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven production environment
with changing priorities.
. Supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
. Experience creating EAD cross-walks strongly preferred.
. Supervisory experience preferred.
. Knowledge of ISO/NISO, metadata, and W3C standards.
. Two years professional experience in archives at an institution of
higher education.
To Apply:
. For immediate consideration please email resume, cover letter, and
three professional references to Recruiter at [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> .
. Please use "Project Archivist / Cataloger #1263" as the subject line of
your email.
Library Associates Companies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer that values diversity in the workforce.
Patty De Anda
Communications & Projects Associate
Library Associates Companies / LAC
6500 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2240
Los Angeles, CA 90048
800.987.6794 toll free
323.302.9439 local
323.852.1093 fax
www.libraryassociates.com <http://www.libraryassociates.com/>
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