Library AST 4

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

At the heart of the University of California, Irvine's academic community, the UC Irvine Libraries plays a vital role in enabling our outstanding students, faculty and researchers to create new knowledge, develop lifelong learning skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. We value innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to fostering an environment that supports Inclusive Excellence. The UC Irvine Libraries physical spaces consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library.

The Technical Services Department provides essential infrastructure that supports UC Irvine Libraries resources in all formats, including print and electronic resources. Our services include licensing, acquisitions, cataloging and metadata, processing, and repairs. We maintain the UC Irvine catalog and work to ensure resource access and discoverability. Technical Services includes the following five units : Accounting and Print Monograph Acquisitions; Electronic Resources Acquisitions; Catalog Maintenance, Physical Processing & Electronic Resources Cataloging; Physical Resources Cataloging & Metadata; and Serial Acquisitions & Binding / Book Repairs.

Your Role on the Team

Under the general supervision of the unit's Library Professional 4, the incumbent updates and corrects online catalog records following established guidelines and procedures, concentrating on the following assignments : SRLF deposit, withdrawals, transfers, monographic and serial holdings maintenance, and error correction. Processes gift materials, added copies, added volumes, and replacements.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required :

• Knowledge enabling the performance of a full range of specialized duties in a functional are or specialized subject matter field to perform bibliographic and holdings maintenance.
• Advanced problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Academic preparation that provides a broad knowledge base sufficient to perform bibliographic and holdings maintenance
• Ability to work with a variety of languages other than English well enough to interpret details of bibliographic descriptions.
• Working knowledge of an Integrated Library System.
• General knowledge of library practices and procedures.
• Working knowledge of cataloging rules and resources (Resource Description and Access, Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2nd Ed. Rev., Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, MARC21 and local policies), sufficient to resolve bibliographic holdings problems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent keyboarding and proofreading skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of alphabetical and subject filing systems
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and to interact diplomatically with staff and the public.
• Ability to manage work to prevent backlogs and meet established standards and timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a good attendance record.
• Ability to perform successfully in a production oriented environment.
• Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to support inclusiveness within UC Irvine Libraries and the campus.

Preferred :

Special Conditions :

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https : / / hr.uci.edu / new-hire / conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement :

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization