Cataloging Assistant Newberry Library - 4.3 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time $20.85 an hour 15 hours ago Qualifications Database searching for reference services Windows High school diploma or GED Computer skills Full Job Description

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should attach a cover letter and resume, both as PDF documents, to their application in the Newberry Career Center. Applications sent without both a resume and cover letter will not be considered. To be considered for this role, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable to apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodation by contacting us through the Jobs email link listed on the Newberry Career Center page.

ABOUT THE NEWBERRY

The Newberry collection—some 1.6 million books, 600,000 maps, and 5 million manuscript pages—is a portal to more than six centuries of human history, from the Middle Ages to the present. We connect researchers and visitors with our collection in the Newberry's reading rooms, exhibition galleries, program spaces, classrooms, and online digital resources. Since its founding in 1887, the Newberry has remained dedicated to deepening our collective understanding of ourselves and the world around us. As individuals engage with Newberry collections and staff, they discover stories that bridge the past and present and illuminate the human condition. The Newberry's community of discovery is driven by a shared commitment to promoting research, inspiring learning, and using inquiry across the humanities as a tool to engage critically in a vibrant democratic society.

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Collection Services, the Cataloging Assistant is a member of the Collection Services Department. Working collaboratively with the Director of Collection Services, the Cataloging Assistant edits copy and creates original catalog records for a variety of materials meeting local and national library standards . The Cataloging Assistant will possess a strong interest in learning about library Technical Services workflows and library cataloging resources and procedures. This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Edits existing catalog records and creates some original records, primarily for books and atlases, in a variety of languages; Search library databases and the Newberry catalog for bibliographic and authority records; Verify and edit catalog records by applying current cataloging and description resources to meet local practices, consortium requirements, and national standards; Participates in collection management activities including creating inventories, accessioning and physical inspection of new materials, and deaccessioning tasks ; Participate in department meetings as appropriate; Maintains department goals for production and quality of cataloging output, and; Perform other tasks or activities as needed for the achievement of departmental goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED; Experience navigating library catalogs/databases; Computer proficiency in Internet searching and in the Microsoft Windows environment; Ability to work independently with close attention to detail, accuracy, and production expectations, while understanding when to seek guidance; Ability to follow instruction and a facility for learning new concepts and skills; Effectively organize time and work on multiple projects; Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships; Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree and/or course work in a Library Science program, or course work towards a degree in the humanities. Library technical services department experience using OCLC Connexion and a cataloging module of an integrated library system (Ex-Libris Alma preferred) and applying national standards (RDA, AACR2, LC Classification LC Subject Headings, MARC21). Knowledge of at least one Western European language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, mobility, manual dexterity, and endurance required to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, nonexempt position, working 35 hours per week, with normal hours generally from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. While remote work is possible, the incumbent will work primarily onsite.

BENEFITS

For more information, please see the "What We Offer" section on the Newberry Careers page.

THE NEWBERRY LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

For more information, please see the Newberry Careers page (https://www.newberry.org/careers).