[Libs-Or] Job Posting: Temporary Cataloging Assistant, limited duration

[Stephanie M Doig]

*Temporary Cataloging Assistant, limited duration (6 months)*

Portland State University, Portland, OR

Posted: 8/31/16

Closes: 9/14/16



*PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY:* Come work at PSU, recognized for excellence in
sustainability and community engagement.  Our campus is in downtown
Portland, next to the south park blocks greenway. Buses, MAX, and the
streetcar all stop at our door.



The University Library is seeking a full-time Temporary Cataloging
Assistant to join our Resource Services team. Primary responsibility for
this position is cataloging and the creation of original, full-level
bibliographic records for locally significant resources dealing primarily
with transportation and urban planning. Library materials are cataloged
according to local, regional and national standards and practices, e.g.,
Resource Description and Access (RDA). Cataloging to include subject
analysis and subject heading verification. In addition, research is
performed to assist in establishing author name authority records, which
will be reviewed and contributed to the National Authority File.
Bibliographic records will be contributed to both WorldCat and the Orbis
Cascade Alliance Shared ILS. Employee may also participate in special
projects as assigned.



*Only applicants with previous significant cataloging experience will be
considered. *



Applicants must have a Bachelors degree plus two years of current (within 5
years) experience in a Library, OR 4 years of current library experience.
Applicants must also have experience with Library of Congress Subject
Headings, knowledge of NACO work, and experience in cataloging in OCLC
Connexion.



The pay range for this position is $15.62/hour to $17.79/hour depending on
experience and skills. This is a temporary position at 40 hours/week for 6
months.  This position in not eligible for benefits.



Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and
candidates who support diversity.



*To Apply: *Email cover letter and resume to Search Coordinator Stephanie
Doig at smdoig at pdx.edu



*Application Deadline:* 14 September 2016
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