Library Specialist

Overview

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.

• 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.
• Technical support and troubleshooting:
  • Troubleshoot technical services questions on cataloging and classification, computer programs and department-specific hardware.
  • Serve as technical services trouble‑shooter for computer software and equipment specific to the technical support department.
• Other library duties:
  • Answer 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.

• Skills in Resource Description and Access (RDA) standards, Bibliographic Formats and Standards (OCLC MARC formats), OCLC Connexion, MARCedit, SIRSIDynix, and preference for 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.

• MLS 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 one or two foreign languages helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.