Cataloging Specialist

Cataloging Specialist

Metadata Services

UC Santa Cruz

 

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It’s known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus’s DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Metadata Services department encompasses a host of collection-related work, including electronic resources management, acquisitions, cataloging and metadata, and physical processing. This position will join a highly collaborative team of librarians and staff working to support the core mission of the library by enabling access to materials that support scholarly research and pedagogy and maintaining the integrity of our Alma bibliographic database.

More information can be found at: https://library.ucsc.edu/

JOB SUMMARY

The University Library Cataloging Specialist will join the Metadata Services department in the pivotal role of providing accurate descriptions for our unique resources.

The cataloger is responsible for providing original and complex copy cataloging in all formats, with a focus on streaming and physical media, as well as database maintenance projects, authority work for general library materials, and serving as a departmental resource for adherence to national and international cataloging standards and local policy. In addition, the Cataloging Specialist is responsible for understanding and applying digital object metadata best practices, specifications, and descriptive standards as needed and where indicated.

This position has student assistant supervisory responsibilities, overseeing the work of both the physical processing student workers and digital object metadata processing student workers. The Cataloging Specialist will also serve on relevant UCSC and systemwide committees.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Budgeted Salary: $74,039.23 – $85,046.83/Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day
• Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: CX

Job Code Classification:  LIBRARY PROFL 4 CX (004445)

Travel: Never or Rarely

 

JOB DUTIES

65% – Cataloging

• Provide original and complex copy cataloging for all materials in all languages for the general library collection according to current national/international cataloging standards, accepted best practices, and local policy. Formats cataloged include, but are not limited to, textual monographs, video, video games, sound recordings and scores.
• Responsible for creating, editing, and reviewing catalog records, ensuring the quality of records contributed to WorldCat and brought in to the library’s database. Responsible for reviewing original and complex cataloging work of departmental staff.
• Serves as a resource person for cataloging, monitoring trends and changes in national and international standards and best practices for bibliographic control of library materials.
• Responsible for documenting procedures and workflows.
• Serves on appropriate working groups.

20% – Special Projects

• Supervises and participates in special projects related to cataloging, database maintenance/integrity, and authority control.

15% – Student Supervision

• Handles all aspects of hiring, training, timekeeping, and supervision of departmental student assistants.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience and / or training.
• Significant experience cataloging a variety of formats.
• Familiarity with MARC and/or BIBFRAME metadata standards and controlled vocabularies.
• Familiarity with descriptive standards/guidelines such as the Original RDA Toolkit.
• Demonstrated commitment to the value of equitable and inclusive metadata.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to address highly complex or specialized solutions.
• Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a variety of people and situations, including providing guidance to other library professionals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with tools used for bibliographic description, such as OCLC Connexion or Record Manager.
• Familiarity with integrated library systems/platforms such as Ex Libris Alma.
• Supervisory experience/experience working with student workers.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements necessary to move light to moderate objects up to 60 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• The selected candidate will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• The University of California has implemented a Vaccination Policy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

 

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

Application Details:

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