Part Time East Asian Languages Project Cataloger

The Claremont Colleges Services•Claremont, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of The Claremont Colleges Library Head of Asian Library, the East Asian Languages Project Cataloger has two essential roles: cataloging Asian Library materials in print and digital format, with a priority on the Japanese backlog, and contributing to the Asian Library’s outreach and programs. This is a part-time, temporary position and expected to last approximately 10 months from date of hire working up to 15-hours per week.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent
Project-based, internship, or one year of experience in cataloging and/or digital projects
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Proficiency in one of the East Asian languages, preferably Japanese.
Knowledge of cataloging standards, including RDA and AACR2.
Familiarity with library systems, including OCLC WMS and OCLC Connexion.
Knowledge of metadata standards and schemes.
Understanding of preservation and dissemination practices for rare books and archival collections.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to do detail-oriented work.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Demonstrated technical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience with rare book and archival collection digitization projects.
Experience in organization and dissemination of information resources.
Bibliographical proficiency in Chinese and Korean.

Responsibilities

Perform copy and complex copy cataloging for materials in Asian Library, Special Collections, the general collection, Claremont Colleges Digital Library, and Scholarship @ Claremont by adhering to guidelines established by RDA, AACR2, BIBCO Standard Records, DCRM, MARC 21 format, CONSER Cataloging Manual, OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards and the department and Library policies.
Perform routine catalog maintenance by adding, withdrawing, or transferring items and by enhancing content to improve discoverability, including the use of controlled vocabularies, provenance tracings, and other special collections notes.
Perform authority work by creating and updating NACO authority records and updating bibliographic headings in catalog records to maintain a controlled vocabulary, increase discoverability of library materials, and contribute to the Library of Congress Name Authorities database.
Assign subject headings and Cutter and classification numbers as needed for classified library materials.
Participate as an active and engaged team member by attending Asian Library meetings to discuss priorities and assist with solutions.
Contribute to Asian Library planning and goal setting in support of the Library’s strategic initiatives and priorities.
Assist in Asian Library’s program and events such as exhibitions, outreach and donor relations by creating topic/subject specific title lists based on cataloging records, and cataloging specific titles as appropriate when needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.