Library Tech II

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Position Information

Announcement Number

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 27056

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This position provides metadata expertise including establishing controlled vocabularies and assigning semantic topics for library collections, using appropriate schema, to ensure materials in all physical and digital forms are optimally accessible; refines and improves metadata for library collections based on search engine optimization best practices; and creates metadata records in a variety of databases, digital asset management systems, and other applications, using specialized software tools.

Position Number

Position Number 4M0103

Department

Department Library

Division

Division Library

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Classified

Contract Term

Contract Term Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary $21.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

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Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

This position is part of the Collection Access and Technical Services ( CATS ) department, Cataloging, Metadata and Processing unit. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who is willing to learn, provide consistent and seamless service, and work collaboratively in a team spirited environment with colleagues and student employees. This position performs data input of library materials including creation and management of records, ensuring all materials meet accessibility standards, and uses of specialized software tools.

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Duties assigned to this position:

• Perform copy cataloging and metadata creation for all library materials, all physical and digital forms, according to national standards to ensure all materials are optimally accessible, using a variety of databases, digital asset management systems, and other applications, using specialized software tools.
• Determine and assign appropriate subject headings and call numbers using appropriate resources.
• Utilize OCLC to import bibliographic records into Alma, MSU Library’s Unified Resource Management ( URM ) system, and maintain the bibliographic database within the MSU Library’s URM by updating and deleting records as required.
• Manipulate large files of data using specialized software, to add unique local information, and to provide quality control.
• Partner and work in cross-departmental teams with other MSU Library staff on projects related to record creation and access.

Secondary duties assigned to this position:

• Provide monthly statistics and activity reports to the Head of Collection Access and Technical Services.
• Keep abreast of current issues and trends in metadata practices, linked data, and the Semantic Web.
• Special projects, including, but not limited to reclassification, retrospective conversion, or large-scale database corrections, as needed.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• 1. Two years post-secondary education.
• 2. Demonstrated competence using personal computers and various software such as word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, email, internet, and relational databases (Microsoft Office 365 suite preferred).
• 3. Ability to follow established procedures and perform work requiring accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• 1. Experience working in an academic library.
• 2. Knowledge of library systems such as electronic databases, online catalogs, and discovery services.
• 3. Experience using metadata schema, cataloging tools and services available from bibliographic utilities. (Such as AACR2, RDA , MARC , MODS , OCLC Connexion, Ex Libris’ Alma, LCSH , and Marc Edit).
• 4. Experience with specialty cataloging. (Such as music, serials, maps, etc.)
• 5. Knowledge of various controlled vocabularies (such as LCSH , TGM , AAT , MESH , BISAC , etc.)

The Successful Candidate Will

• Must be very detail-oriented, and…