Library AST 4

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.

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.

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:

• Working knowledge of Alma cataloging module.
• Working knowledge of University of California policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of OCLC searching and editing procedures. Desired problems.

Special Conditions:

• This position requires frequent pushing/pulling of large heavy book trucks
• Working at a computer terminal for extended periods of time
• Frequent shelving of books, or removal of books from shelves that are above shoulder height and below knee height.

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:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

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.