Position Summary: Catalogs library materials, with emphasis on print monographs, including
materials from Special Collections, and creates descriptive metadata
for electronic resources in VTechWorks. Maintains controlled vocabulary
used in access points on bibliographic records and creates
MARC authority records in the National Authority File.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in cataloging, including bibliographic description,
MARC formats, and Library of Congress subject headings and classification
- Experience with online bibliographic utilities and integrated library systems
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply detailed and complex policies and procedures, and pay strict attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as plan and schedule work to produce required results
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of people
- Previous library experience, including demonstrated bibliographic skills
- Demonstrated experience with adding
NACO records to the National Authority File
- Bachelor’s degree
Preferred Qualifications:
- Work experience with using
OCLC for online bibliographic utilities
- Previous library work experience in Technical Services
- Academic library experience
Employment Conditions: - Must be able to work during school breaks and summer hours..
How to Apply for this Job: Applications must be submitted online at www.jobs.vt.edu
Employee Category: Hourly Wage Staff, limited to 1500 hrs/year
Appointment Type: Temp, non-salaried wage
Percent Employment: Part-time
Pay Range: $16.15 per hour
Department: Library
Work Location: Blacksburg
Work Schedule: average of 30 hrs/week, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Posting Date: 02/26/2018
Job Review Date: 03/12/2018
Quick Link: http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/84378
Cathy C Pillow
Human Resources Manager
University Libraries
540-231-4407