Cataloging and Acquisitions Specialist

About the role

The Cataloging and Acquisitions Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring both digital and physical access to Copley Library's collections. They report to the Acquisitions and Cataloging Librarian in coordination with the Head of Collections, Access, and Discovery.

Responsibilities

• Performs advanced copy cataloging of book and nonbook formats, ex. streaming video, scores and special collections, using bibliographic tools (OCLC Connexion) and the integrated library system (ILS) - Ex Libris Alma and Primo interfaces.
• Ensures high quality bibliographic accuracy for greater discovery by applying cataloging standards, such as Resource Description and Access (RDA) and MARC, along with local practices.
• Completes bibliographic records as necessary by assigning subject headings and call numbers using the Library of Congress controlled vocabularies and classification schedules.
• Remains current with national cataloging and metadata standards as well as new ILS features and upgrades.
• Assists with metadata for the institutional repository (DigitalUSD) as needed.
• Provides additional cataloging support in the absence of the Copy Cataloging Assistant.
• Performs regular and project-based maintenance on library catalog records to maintain accuracy and user access, under the direction of the Head of Collections, Access, and Discovery and the Acquisitions and Cataloging Librarian.
• Manages ILS batch loads of metadata for streaming videos.
• Enhances bibliographic records with descriptive fields on a case-by-case basis, including non-English language materials, and vendor-provided records.
• Provides updates to legacy and migrated records (e.g. non-RDA compliant) and assists with catalog maintenance projects, including withdrawals and transfers.
• Completes bibliographic searching and ordering of materials on behalf of the acquisitions unit.
• Verifies bibliographic accuracy and physical condition of acquired library resources with catalog records or sellers’ descriptions.
• Reconciles Concur and Amazon firm orders in the ILS and works with the Acquisitions and Electronic Collections Assistant to reconcile in WorkDay.
• Monitors streaming video records license expiration dates and helps troubleshoot other access issues.
• Conducts regular data gathering of monographs and other non-serial resources.
• Maintains print vendor records, POL (order) records, and reporting codes to track firm-order budgets.
• Provides open order reconciliation of non-serial materials with oversight by the Acquisitions and Cataloging Librarian.
• Provides additional acquisitions support in the absence of the Copy Cataloging Assistant.
• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates up to two work study student assistants in book repair, book and media processing, and other cataloging and acquisitions-related projects.
• Participates in library activities and committees.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending professional development workshops, etc.
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