Library Assistant position, Los Angeles

[Naomi Zahavi <nzahavi@xxxxxxxxxx>]

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY 

00-147 LIBRARY ASSISTANT FOR CATALOGING

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Division: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Department: VON DER AHE LIBRARY

Job Description Summary:
Make books, journals, and other library materials accessible through
cataloging and classification, and maximize catalog access through
authority control and database maintenance. Catalog books, journals and
other library materials on a national bibliographic database, adapting copy
from other institutions as required, and transferring records into the
local online library system. Create and maintain item records for
multi-volume sets and serial records in the local online library system.
Organize the cataloging backlog. Maintain database integrity. Support the
work of other library departments by responding to location change
requests, providing technical assistance in the transfer of electronic
records, etc.

Qualifications/Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent technical training.
Experience: A minimum of three years of library related experience,
including online work with machine readable cataloging.
Knowledge/Ability: Familiarity with OCLC or other national bibliographic
databases, machine-readable cataloging, Anglo-American Cataloging Rules,
Library of Congress call numbers, and Library of Congress Subject Headings.
Effective communication skills. Ability to make judgments in selection and
editing of bibliographic records based on cataloging rules and system
requirements; communicate effectively with students and staff; key
cataloging records and system codes accurately; file alphabetically and
numerically without error.

Human Resources Department
7900 Loyola Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045-8155
Employment Office: (310) 338-2723
Jobline: (310) 338-4488

Loyola Marymount University, established in 1911, is the only private
Catholic University in metropolitan Los Angeles. Over 6,000 students are
enrolled in the colleges of Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Science
and Engineering, Communication and Fine Arts, the Law School, and the
Graduate Division. The University invites candidates who desire to
participate in a mission based on Jesuit and Marymount traditions of higher
education.