[Libs-Or] Job Posting: Electronic Resources and Cataloging Assistant (Portland, OR)

[Stephanie Doig]

POSITION: Electronic Resources and Cataloging Assistant (Library Technician
3)

END DATE: Ongoing

LOCATION: Portland State University Library, Portland, OR

POSTED: 7/12/2022, open until finalists identified



Position Summary

The Electronic Resources and Cataloging Assistant is responsible for
cataloging and maintaining library information resources, including serials
and monographic series. The employee also maintains print serials holdings,
including verifying and updating detailed holdings statements and creating
serial holdings records in Alma and OCLC Connexion following MARC 21 Format
for Holdings Data (MFHD) standards. The employee will organize and conduct
highly complex database maintenance processes for electronic resources and
perform complex copy cataloging of electronic and print serial and
monographic resources for all library collections. Position catalogs
library materials according to national, regional, and local standards,
rules, and practices. Tasks are mainly done independently with professional
help as needed. The employee has frequent email communication with
university students, faculty, staff, vendors, and community guests. The
employee participates in monitoring, resolving, and answering user-reported
access and discovery problems. This employee participates in special
projects as assigned.



Cataloging

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   Performs complex copy cataloging of electronic and print serial and
   monographic resources for all library collections. Create and/or maintain
   CONSER Publication Patterns data. Maintains, adds, and revises MARC
   bibliographic records in OCLC. Manipulates, updates, and imports record
   sets. Creates and/or edits records to accurately reflect materials being
   cataloged in accordance with national, regional, and local cataloging
   standards and practices.
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   Shares in the Dark Horse cataloging project creating original
   bibliographic records for Dark Horse titles. Follows local, regional, and
   national cataloging practices and procedures in providing description and
   access to this collection.



Electronic Resource Management

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   Participates in maintaining access to electronic resources and verifying
   and updating holdings coverage data for electronic journals. Activates new
   electronic resources and updates journal packages as new titles are
   purchased.



User Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution

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   Monitors the user problem reporting email list. Troubleshoots and
   resolves user discovery and access issues. Consults with other staff and
   shares information as needed.





Key Cultural Competencies

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   Creates an environment that acknowledges, encourages and celebrates
   differences.
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   Functions and communicates effectively and respectfully within the
   context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities and
   cultural backgrounds.
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   Seeks opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in
   diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change
   for continual improvement
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   Adheres to all PSU’s policies including the policies on Prohibited
   Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.



Required Qualifications

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   Bachelors degree plus 2 years of current (within 5 years) experience in
   a Library; OR , 4 years of current library experience
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   Proficiency in multiple library-specific computer applications, e.g.,
   integrated library systems and database applications.
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   Knowledge of complex copy cataloging (RDA) and serials management.



Compensation

The starting hourly rate for this position will be between $18.12 and
$20.62. The starting salary may be negotiable above this range, however it
will be dependent upon the knowledge, experience, skills and abilities of
the chosen candidate, the budget of the hiring department, and approval
from HR. PSU’s excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid
healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition
rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon Public
Universities.



For more information on PSU’s benefit overview and our total compensation
calculator please visit:

https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/psu-total-compensation-calculator

https://www.pdx.edu/human-resources/benefits-overview



To Apply:

To apply, please create an account and apply through the Portland State
University career portal: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/38967



Posting will remain open until finalists are identified.



For those requiring a reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a
disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for
a position with Portland State University, please call 503-725-4926 or
email askhrc at pdx.edu.



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