Library Assistant, Chinese Cataloging (6759C), Library Administration - 80586 Jo

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Library Assistant, Chinese Cataloging (6759C), Library Administration - 80586 at Inside Higher Ed

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Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to catalog materials newly acquired by the East Asian Library, thereby making them accessible to faculty and students within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex copy cataloging of Chinese language monographs by editing existing records in local bibliographic databases and shared cooperative cataloging systems such as OCLC to align with RDA MARC21, LC Subject Headings and other controlled vocabulary, LC Romanization Tables for Chinese Materials, and local practice, correcting errors and adding missing information, validating call numbers and subject headings.
• Performs maintenance on bibliographic records in the library databases, including maintaining consistency and quality of cataloging records, cleaning up records, troubleshooting problems, and updating holdings and items.
• Performs full original cataloging of Chinese language monographs that have no existing record in local bibliographic databases and shared cooperative cataloging systems such as OCLC. Creates records following RDA MARC21, LC Subject Headings and other controlled vocabulary, LC Romanization Tables for Chinese Materials, and local practice. Assigns call numbers and subject headings. Catalogs complex multi-part sets and analytics.
• Copy catalogs Chinese language monographs. Edits records following RDA MARC21, LC Subject Headings and other controlled vocabulary, LC Romanization Tables for Chinese Materials, and local practice. Verifies authority records, subject headings, and / or editing in local databases.
• Reviews and performs quality control of shelf-ready services records. Leads and guides individual student assistants.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $30.55 (Step 1) - $31.97 (Step 3).

How to Apply

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) between the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010. The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at : http : / / ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu / labor / bargaining-units / cx / index.html

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 status under state or federal law.

To apply, visit the UC Berkeley job posting : https : / / careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu / psc / ucb / EMPLOYEE / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&JobOpeningId=80586&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=21&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant

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