Continuing Resources Metadata Lead (4445C), Library Administration - #71897

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Departmental Overview

Metadata Services supports resource discovery and access by cataloging and physically processing library resources in all formats and languages (except Chinese, Japanese, and Korean) for the University (Main) Library and subject specialty libraries. The department also performs database maintenance to ensure accurate metadata.

Position Summary

As the continuing resources metadata work leader, this position performs copy and original cataloging, as well as record maintenance, for continuing resources in all formats.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 09/09/2024. For full consideration, please apply by Friday, September 20, 2024.

Responsibilities

Catalogs continuing resources in all formats

• Utilizes specialized technical or language expertise to create or enhance metadata for continuing resources in all formats.
• Performs complex database maintenance by resolving conflicts, or improving or correcting bibliographic, item, holdings, or authority records in the UCB online catalog, WorldCat, or other library databases.

Facilitates continuing resources workflows

• Collaborates with other departments to ensure continuing resources are efficiently and effectively cataloged, processed (if applicable), and made available to users.
• Collaborates with other Library staff performing continuing resources work.

Provides continuing resources cataloging training

• Creates and maintains continuing resources cataloging procedures, and ensures documentation is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Provides training in aspects of continuing resources work as needed.
• Reviews work, provides feedback, and answers questions regarding continuing resources.

Additional responsibilities

• Provides feedback and updates to the department head and managers.
• Analyzes, evaluates, interprets, and revises or proposes revisions to established operational guidelines within scope of assigned responsibilities.
• Engages in continuing education related to position, unit, or department needs.
• Contributes to and participates in departmental and unit meetings and activities.
• May lead a team of staff library professionals and/or assistants; may serve on and/or provide expertise to Library committees, teams, and task groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced experience cataloging continuing resources.
• Experience recognizing and resolving cataloging errors.
• Experience using OCLC Connexion and integrated library systems.
• Functional knowledge of national cataloging standards (e.g., RDA, AACR2, MARC 21 formats, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), PCC CONSER Standard Record (CSR)) and tools (e.g., OCLC Connexion Client, RDA Toolkit).
• Bibliographic knowledge of one or more Western European, Eastern European, Arabic, South Asian, or South East Asian languages.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills together with attention to detail for complex, possibly repetitive work.
• Ability to be self-motivated and able to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively both independently and as a team leader or member.
• Ability to participate in multiple concurrent projects in a given timeframe, monitor project workflows, provide regular reports or updates as necessary, and meet project deadlines.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and strong service orientation.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using the Alma library services platform.

Salary & Benefits

This is a 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt career position, which is paid monthly and eligible for UC 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 salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $73,302.81 (Step 1) - $87,594.70 (Step 10).

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

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

• This is not a visa opportunity.

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