Library Assistant II

Position: Library Assistant II - Adaptive Cataloger
Technical Services Dept., Oviatt Library, Calif. State Univ., Northridge
http://www-admn.csun.edu/hrs/employment/clerical2/S348.html

Duties:
Under general supervision, performs bibliographic searching and adaptive
cataloging and recataloging of book and non-book materials using
automated cataloging support systems.  Edits bibliographic records on
either Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) or Millennium using various
tools such as Name and Subject Authority files, Library of Congress
Desktop, Classweb, and OCLC formats; updates holdings on OCLC and
exports records to the Library's online integrated library system;
performs specialized adaptive cataloging of Special Collections,
Juvenile Literature, and Electronic Resources; performs other duties and
special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
Equivalent to three years of full-time, Library Assistant experience
including public contact OR two (2) years of full-time, Library
Assistant experience and two years/60 semester units; OR one (1) year of
full-time, Library Assistant experience and fours years/120 semester
units of college.  Advanced knowledge of Library of Congress cataloging
practices and Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2 Revised, with thorough
knowledge of OCLC searching techniques and cataloging procedures
required.  Knowledge of all types of cataloging formats, and working
knowledge of Innovative Millennium library computer applications is
preferred.  One year of experience in a higher education library
setting, preferably in public service, is desired.

Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities:
Working knowledge of Library of Congress cataloging practices;
Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2 Revised; OCLC searching techniques and
cataloging procedures; activities, policies, and procedures of the area
to which the position is assigned and how that area interacts with other
parts of the library; computer applications in the library; academic
library setting; the library's collection; the system under which
library materials are classified; and the catalog.  Ability and
specialized skills to: work independently using relevant knowledge to
determine the best course of action; interpret, modify, and verify
library records within established rules and procedures; understand and
operate library computer systems and use the resulting output;
understand and interpret library rules and bibliographic standards and
apply them with accuracy; and perform multiple duties and administrative
tasks; work accurately with attention to detail; use discretion in
applying rules, regulations, and procedures; communicate effectively
using standard English; work cooperatively with others; read and write
English at a level appropriate to the position; use networked PC and
Windows XP and software applications such as Library of Congress
Desktop/Classweb and Innovative Millennium and OCLC.

SUBMIT CSUN APPLICATION BY: Open Until Filled - Review begins March 21,
2007
Application Forms & Information: http://www-hrs.csun.edu/employment/





Location: Northridge, California

Type of Library: Academic

Library Assistant II