Library Specialist I

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.

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Responsible for cataloging and classifying library materials, and adding ACU’s holdings to the ALC database.  Assist with reference work, library instruction, and collection development as needed. Manage inventory and create/utilize Workflows reports.

Responsibilities:

A. 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

B. Troubleshoot technical services questions on cataloging and classification questions computer programs and department-specific hardware.

• Be proficient in using computer programs

• Serve as technical services trouble-shooter for computer software and equipment specific to the technical support department.

C. Perform other library duties as needed

• Assist with answering 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

Professional Development Requirements:

A. Skills

• Resource Description and Access (RDA) standards 

• Bibliographic Formats and Standards [the OCLC MARC formats]

• OCLC Connexion 

• MARCedit

• SIRSIDynix System for cataloging preferred

• Dewey Decimal and SuDocs Classification

Training Modules Required:

• ACU Technical Services Manual.

• Searching in OCLC Connexion.

• MARCedit

• OCLC Collection Manager

• Using SIRSIDynix cataloging programs 

• Abilene Library Consortium cataloging policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• M.L.S. 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.

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