Library Specialist I

Abilene Christian University•Abilene, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian and to be willing to support the Christian mission of ACU. Responsible for cataloging and classifying library materials, and adding ACU’s holdings to the ALC database. Assist with reference work, library instruction, and collection development as needed. Manage inventory and create/utilize Workflows reports.

Requirements

Resource Description and Access (RDA) standards
Bibliographic Formats and Standards [the OCLC MARC formats]
OCLC Connexion
MARCedit
SIRSIDynix System for cataloging preferred
Dewey Decimal and SuDocs Classification
ACU Technical Services Manual.
Searching in OCLC Connexion.
MARCedit OCLC Collection Manager
Using SIRSIDynix cataloging programs
Abilene Library Consortium cataloging policies and procedures
M.L.S. or equivalent degree from an ALA-accredited library school
Knowledge of standard cataloging and classification rules and procedures
Ability to work with computers and online library catalogs
Good judgement, tact, accuracy
Knowledge of general office procedures

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of one or two foreign languages helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Cataloging of library materials in all formats: Search ALCON, and OCLC, select and download correct bibliographic records for items to be cataloged.
Edit MARC records, following OCLC guidelines and local cataloging policy.
Classify and create call numbers for resources added.
Create new MARC records for titles not in OCLC.
Create original cataloging records for ACU theses and dissertations.
Correct OCLC holdings when necessary.
Keep up with changes in international and local guidelines for quality cataloging.
Assist cataloging staff as needed.
Establish, maintain and process batch records using OCLC World Share Collection Manager and MARCedit.
Troubleshoot technical services questions on cataloging and classification questions computer programs and department-specific hardware.
Be proficient in using computer programs.
Serve as technical services trouble-shooter for computer software and equipment specific to the technical support department.
Perform other library duties as needed.
Assist with answering general reference questions.
Participate in ACU Library Instruction Program, including some one-shot and bibliographic instruction for university classes.
Serve on library committees.
Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.