Collections Services Specialist, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Posted December 6, 2016
About Salve Regina University:
Salve Regina University, ranked among the best institutions of higher education in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, is a comprehensive Catholic University located in scenic Newport, Rhode Island. Salve Regina offers challenging academic programs in a highly supportive environment and an innovative core curriculum that provides students with a solid foundation and broader perspective. The historic, 75-acre campus enrolls approximately 2,500 men and women and offers Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s degrees, the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, and two doctoral programs.
Job Description:
BASIC FUNCTION
- Support the library functions of acquisitions and cataloging of library materials in all formats to make them accessible to the library community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Use OCLC for acquisitions, copy cataloging, and database maintenance of library materials.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Order and receive new materials
- Copy catalog new material and gift items
- Help supervise work study students in the data processing of library materials.
- Maintenance of library materials
- Other collection services tasks as needed
- Sort and distribute incoming mail
- Compile and analyze statistics as needed and create monthly reports
- Work as a member of other library teams to improve user service and facilitate communication
- The incumbent may be required to load and unload library materials on book carts, place library materials onto shelves, pack or unpack materials from boxes.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree and previous library experience with automated systems required.
- Some coursework in library science preferred.
- Cataloging function will require training in MARC21, AACR2, RDA, Metadata standards, and Library of Congress classification
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, strong commitment to public service, and ability to work with diverse users and staff required.
- Must be able to lift and carry at least thirty (30) pounds.
Additional Information:
This is a 25 hours a week, 9-month position
Salve Regina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University actively seeks diversity among its employees.
Application Instructions:
Candidates must apply on-line providing a cover letter and resume. Pre-employment background checks are required of successful candidates.
URL: https://salve.