Library Technician
Found in: beBee S US - 1 week ago
The position serves as Cataloging Technician in the Literature Section, located in the U.S. Programs, Law, and Literature Division, Acquisitions and Bibliographic Access Directorate at the Library of Congress (LC). The position reports to the Section Head of the Literature Section and performs technician duties for cataloging and distribution of the collections.
Duties
Position description number 173746.
The Salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.
This position will work a flexitime work schedule.
This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Performs copy cataloging for a variety of materials and formats in an automated cataloging environment. Descriptively catalogs original materials where the bibliographic characteristics of the material are relatively easy to determine, and cataloging decisions are made within established standards. Performs CIP verification independently. Completes cataloging data for publications initially cataloged as Cataloging in Publication (CIP) materials. Searches entries in automated and manual catalogs.
Assigns headings to catalog entries. Completes routine authority work; consults with librarians for more complex headings; and refers problems to librarians. Selects and assigns classification numbers. Performs content designation on newly created and updated bibliographic records. Performs database maintenance including modifications, updates, and corrections. Creates and revises bibliographic records, including initial bibliographic control records (IBCRs). Resolves routine problems and inconsistencies in the cataloging process promptly and independently, involving librarians or the section head on only the more difficult problems.
Updates entries to resolve a wide variety of editorial problems such as duplicate entries, additions or changes to treatment and selection decisions, updates to reference or routing assignments, consolidation of holdings, etc.
Shelf lists materials independently, adjusting procedures as needed and verifying that the class number assigned is consistent with the subject heading(s). Recognizes possible errors made in the cataloging process and then consults with senior personnel to correct problems.
Conducts basic training sessions for new employees. Trains and reviews the work of less experienced library technicians, temporary staff, and interns in cataloging support related work. Assists in development of formal and informal training documentation related to cataloging support. Serves as a leader for special projects related to cataloging support. Participates in technical committees concerned with the duties of this position.
Communicate by telephone, letter, or electronic means regarding routine and non-routine questions on services to publishers and other specialized library services. Provides complex technical information in clear, straightforward language. Provides referrals to library and non-library services such as Copyright, CIP, PCN program etc., based on an extensive knowledge of these services and the differences among them. Determines the best way of formulating requests and selecting and presenting information.
Efficiently searches online databases, such as OCLC, or an integrated library system, to locate records to use for copy cataloging, or to identify duplicate records or previously processed records. Searches names, uniform titles, series, and subject access points on bibliographic records to verify their existence in the appropriate Library authority files. Performs special searches of various online catalogs to locate and/or verify bibliographic data for cataloging functions. Completes complex manual and computerized searches in multiple systems to identify the relationship of the piece in hand to the collection as a whole.
Independently uses automated tools such as Classification Web Plus, macro software, and preprocessing software to process titles. Enters data related to production into statistical or management databases and runs reports as necessary.
Receives and accessions one or more special category materials. Logs materials into and out of the workflow. Distributes materials to the correct section, shelf, or individual staff member. Performs end-stage processing for materials; creates labels for materials. Routes processed materials to the correct locations in the Library. Works closely with Collections Improvement Section or custodial divisions to resolve bibliographic problems raised during shelf list conversions, pinning-and-linking activities, and physical Inventories of the collection. Follows a substantial number of pertinent instructions concerning the recognition and comparison of dates, authors, titles, etc.
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