Middle East Project Specialist
2 months ago
**Job Summary**
**This is a two-year term position.**
The Middle East Project Specialist will participate in a project to process a backlog of books, serials, and other formats in Turkish, Turkic languages, Armenian, and Georgian through copy cataloging (simple and complex), enhancement of existing provisional records to abbreviated cataloging, or the addition of brief bibliographic records. The position requires strong language skills to perform the variety of complex duties under mínimal supervision, exercising a high degree of initiative. The project aims to make these materials easily accessible to faculty, students, and researchers through Harvard’s online catalog HOLLIS.
**Position Description**
- Perform copy cataloging for items in Middle Eastern languages, primarily Turkish and Turkic languages, and preferably Armenian and Georgian according to local policies and procedures. Includes entering necessary metadata and adding transliteration as needed according to ALA/LC standards.
- Identify duplicate items, duplicate records, added volumes, and other situations which require further attention.
- Correct complex errors in various types of records that enhance the discoverability of library resources in our online catalog (e.g., bibliographic records, holdings records, and item records).
- Other duties may be assigned.
**Basic Qualifications**
- Previous experience working in an academic library,
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, transliteration of Turkic languages, Armenian, and Georgian according to ALA/Library of Congress (LC) romanization rules.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, catalog records and MARC21 formats, and to effectively search bibliographic utilities.
**Additional Qualifications and Skills**
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, OCLC Connexion for copy cataloging of non-Latin materials; proficiency preferred.
- Ability to perform abbreviated-level cataloging conforming to current local and national standards.
- Experience using or ability to learn Harvard’s library automated system ALMA.
- Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging, and antiracism.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, production-oriented environment and the ability to adapt quickly and work under pressure to meet deadlines and production goals.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a consistent accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining a high level or productivity.
- Good keyboarding skills and physical tolerance for at least six hours of keyboarding per day.
**Physical Requirements**
- Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently twist/bend/stop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 15 pounds.
- Occasionally stand/walk/climb a library stool, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand.
- Must be able to push and maneuver a fully-loaded cart weighing up to 650 pounds that requires an initial push force up to 70 pounds.
**Working Conditions**
- Interacting with collections that may contain dust, mold, or other contaminants.
- The position will be based on-site in Cambridge, MA.
**Benefits**
We invite you to visit Harvard’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
- ** Paid Time Off**: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- ** Health and Welfare**: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- ** Work/Life and Wellness**: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- ** Retirement**: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- ** Tuition Assistance Program**: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- ** Tuition Reimbursement**: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- ** Professional Development**: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- ** Commuting and Transp
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