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Monographs Cataloging Coordinator (Library Services Specialist IV)

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San Diego State University
Location
San Diego

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Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job no: 527402
Work type: Staff
Location: San Diego
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Library

Position Summary

Working independently under the general direction of the Head of Content Organization and Management and in coordination with the Cataloging Librarians, the Monographs Cataloging Coordinator coordinates monographs cataloging operations, assignments, and workflows to ensure library materials are cataloged in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Cataloging Library Service Specialists (LSS) perform copy cataloging of library materials using the OCLC international database. They provide multiple access points to detailed RDA and MARC formatted bibliographic records and their related holdings, locations, and authority records. Each Cataloging Library Service Specialist performs both general cataloging and a number of specialized cataloging activities which may vary depending on the Position Description.

Complex or time-consuming problems are referred to the appropriate Catalog Librarian.

The Monographs Cataloging Coordinator leads staffing ensuring the integrity of the online catalog database accuracy, analytics and cleanup projects. The Monographs Cataloging Coordinator leads staff in identifying and resolving cataloging problems. Additionally, they are in charge of assessment and analytics for the cataloging operations.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

Department Summary

Content Organization and Management (COM) comprises the acquisitions, electronic resource management, and cataloging functions of the library. The unit consists of 6.0 FTE faculty librarians, and 6.75 FTE Library Service Specialists, with occasional temporary LSS Staff and a number of student assistants. This unit is responsible for acquiring, describing, and managing new books and continuing resources in all formats, and maintains data in library systems. The unit, which handles work for both the SDSU and IVC libraries, collaborates with librarians and other teams within the library to find, acquire, describe, organize and maintain the materials that support the learning, teaching, and scholarship activities of the university's students, faculty, and staff.

For more information regarding the SDSU Library, click here.

Education and Experience

Incumbents at this level perform the most complex paraprofessional and/or specialized library functions to support library operations and programs. Work often requires advanced subject knowledge and/or broader or more in-depth expertise in library operations, practices and principles as well as the regular application of paraprofessional expertise and judgment. Because of their advanced functional expertise, incumbents often are responsible for overseeing daily operations of (a) large or significant library unit(s), including directly or indirectly providing lead work direction to other library and clerical staff, as well as student workers assigned to the unit(s). Additionally, they may be involved in supporting the unit’s budgetary and/or other administrative functions.

These qualifications for entry to Position Skill Level IV normally would be obtained through the completion of a high school education or equivalent certification plus two to three years of related library and/or clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Key Qualifications

  • A minimum of one year of professional experience leading staff is preferred.
  • A minimum of two years of professional experience using a library management system to catalog library materials is preferred.
  • A minimum of one year of experience using Excel and analytic tools is preferred.
  • Experience using Ex Libris’ Alma Library Management System (developing normalization rules and processes, import profiles).
  • Cataloging materials in one or more foreign languages.
  • Working in a consortial environment.
  • Cataloging eBooks or streaming video.
  • Knowledge of RDA Toolkit.
  • Knowledge of regular expression language and the ability to apply regular expressions within MarcEdit.
  • Familiarity or interest in linked data.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,078 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $3,998 - $7,376 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on June 2, 2023. To receive full consideration, apply by June 1, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Tina Deesen at tdeesen@sdsu.edu

Advertised: May 19, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

Organization

Since it was founded in 1897, San Diego State University has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 89 areas, master's degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 21 areas. SDSU's approximately 32,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future.

SDSU's annual economic impact to the state of California is $6.5 billion, according to an impact report done by the California State University in 2010.

Of SDSU's 280,000-plus alumni, approximately 60 percent live in San Diego. They comprise more than half the region's engineers, teachers, entrepreneurs and the local workforce for a host of other industries.

Learn More About:

Research: Since 2000, SDSU faculty and staff have attracted more than $1.7 billion in grants and contracts for research and programs ranging from cardiovascular disease to marine biology.

Diversity: SDSU ranks No. 19 in the nation for racial diversity and among the top universities for economic diversity. SDSU was ranked No. 11 in the nation and No. 4 in California for bachelor's degrees awarded to Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook for Higher Education

International Study: SDSU offers 350 international education programs in 50 countries. Nearly 12,000 students have studied abroad in the past 12 years.

Community Service: SDSU is a recognized leader in innovative efforts to improve urban K-12 education. The City Heights Educational Collaborative and Compact for Success both positively impact the academic achievement of elementary, middle and high school students in the local area.

Sustainability: Sustainability is an every-day part of the university culture at San Diego State University. Students, faculty and staff all participate in a myriad of ways, from festivals, to research to academic programs. In spring 2014, SDSU opens its first LEED Platinum Certified building — the 206,000 square-foot Aztec Student Union.

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Telephone
619-594-5200
Location
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego
CA
92182
US

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