Bibliographic Specialist

About the role

Since 1940, Mathematical Reviews® (MR) has served researchers and scholars in the mathematical sciences by providing timely information on peer-reviewed articles and books. MathSciNet®, the electronic version of MR, presents a fully searchable database with many tools designed to help navigate the mathematical sciences literature, including: reviews written by a community of experts, bibliographic listings dating back to the early 1800s, links to articles, journals, and publishers, and linked reference lists.

Responsibilities

• Determine and confirm correct author name presentation for bibliographic entries including break author names, mark casing, and correct titles as needed based on determination of publisher intent.
• Verification process of Second Check Cataloging and metadata created by author.
• Search in-house dictionary of institutional addresses and assign an institution code to each author; mark paper for additional work if institutional affiliation requires addition to the dictionary.
• Verify catalog paging, language(s), and standard terminologies, add additional information such as editors, contributors, editions, translations, bibliographies, and obituaries.
• Research and provide information for editorial evaluation related to reprints, editions, and previous parts of papers.
• Make decisions regarding author names, including sending and processing author correspondence, as necessary.
• Participate in discussions, problem solving, and continuous improvement of department procedures.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive work environment; attend and contribute to departmental meetings.
• Perform similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Somewhat familiar with foreign languages is highly desirable.
• Ability to identify and edit basic bibliographic and author information with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use a variety of computer applications daily.
• Strong database and web searching skills.
• Well-developed communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently to ensure timely completion of daily production tasks and work with colleagues to ensure daily production schedules are met.

Benefits

• 9.5% employer contribution to 403(a) Retirement Plan.
• 100% employer-paid Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Medical and dental coverage with employer cost share.
• Voluntary vision, Life/AD&D, and Long-term Care Insurance available through payroll deduction.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.
• Technology equipment reimbursement for applicable roles.
• Tuition reimbursement.