Technical Services Specialist, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI
Posted November 3, 2016
About Roger Williams University:
Roger Williams University, located on the coast of Bristol, RI, is a forward-thinking private university with 45 undergraduate majors and more than a dozen graduate programs spanning the liberal arts and the professions, where students become community-minded citizens through project-based, experiential learning. With small classes, direct access to faculty and boundless opportunities for real-world projects, RWU students develop the ability to think critically while simultaneously building the practical skills that today’s employers demand. In the three years since launching its signature Affordable Excellence initiative, the University has established itself as a leader in American higher education by confronting the most pressing issues facing students and families – increasing costs that limit access to college, rising debt and the job readiness of graduates. In addition to its 4,000 undergraduates, RWU is home to a thriving School of Continuing Studies based in Providence as well as Rhode Island’s only law school.
Roger Williams University is committed to creating and supporting an intellectual community devoted to teaching and learning and providing the opportunity for personal and intellectual growth for students, faculty and staff. The University credits much of its growth and success to the hard work and dedication of its employees.
Job Description:
Reporting to the Dean of University Library Services and under the direction of the Digital Scholarship and Metadata Librarian, the Technical Services Specialist facilitates the Cataloging Department workflow to enable the efficient and accurate cataloging and processing of new acquisitions. The incumbent is also responsible for assisting with library digital services in areas of metadata creation, digitization and digital asset management.
Cataloging Responsibilities:
- Copy-catalogs library materials in all formats;
- Searches each item to be cataloged in the OCLC WorldShare Management System (WMS);
- Makes decisions regarding the quality and appropriateness of each record searched based on library standards including AACR II, RDA, OCLC Bibliographic Formats, Library of Congress Class Schedules and Subject Headings;
- Edits selected records, if necessary, to conform to the above listed standards, creates item records, checks call numbers, and adds pre-stamps and labels before the material is placed for final processing;
- Assists with ongoing library weeding projects;
Responsibilities in Library Digital Services
- Assists with library digital services including but not limited to:
- Uploading digital content to the digital repository DOCS@RWU; maintaining and updating the RWU Faculty Digital Scholarship Register; and converting print materials to digital format when needed;
- Performs database maintenance WMS to insure the accuracy of the library’s holdings;
- Serves as initial contact in absence of the Digital Scholarship and Metadata Librarian;
- Serves as back-up to the Acquisitions Department;
- Serves as back-up to the University and Architecture libraries’ circulation services;
Cataloging Workflow Responsibilities:
- Keeps monthly and yearly statistical reports;
- Oversees work-study students in pre-and post-cataloging processing. Assigns and oversees projects of work-study students and maintains their time cards.
This is a full-time (35 hours) PSSA Level 4 Clerical Union position.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or at the University’s discretion an equivalent combination of education and work related experience may be substituted.
- 1-3 years’ experience in libraries required, preferably in technical services.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with the following library systems preferred: OCLC WMS, AACR2, RDA and LC classification.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing technologies.
Additional Information:
Roger Williams University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive excellence and encourages applications from underrepresented populations.
For information on our Non-discrimination and Title IX policy, visit: rwu.edu/NDT9
Application Instructions:
Please attach a resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references.
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