| Title & Job Code: Library Assistant 3 (4997)
Division: Content & Collections
Department/Unit: Cataloging and Metadata Services
PRIMARY FUNCTION
This position consists primarily of creating and editing metadata for resources acquired and managed by the Libraries, as well as providing assistance to the department in the role of resource person for cataloging and catalog maintenance. While this position may catalog resources across Libraries collections and formats, the primary focus of this position is cataloging cartographic resources and metadata.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Description: 80% Metadata Editing and Creation - Create and transform metadata for resources managed by the Libraries, reflecting current metadata standards and departmental policies and procedures, with particular emphasis on maps and other cartographic resources
- Includes a combination of copy, complex copy, and descriptive cataloging as well as classification, authority work, and subject assignment for cartographic resources
- Often resolve rather than refer complex cataloging problems
- Create descriptive metadata for digital resources held in other repositories, including the BTAA Geoportal
- Participate in special cataloging projects, and assist with data cleanup or record maintenance tasks
2. Description: 15% Workflow Coordination
- Serve as a cataloging resource person in the unit for authority work, classification, subject headings, and cataloging questions
- Assist, as necessary, the department by providing training, organizing, reviewing, and monitoring of work, and by assisting with writing or review of documentation
- Organize and monitor cataloging projects
- Participate in committees or working groups and interact with other department members to problem-solve, create work procedures, and improve workflow
3. Description: 5% Learning and Teaching
- With guidance from supervisor, engage in continuing education in emerging technologies and standards in data description and discovery, through attending workshops, webinars, independent reading, or other activities.
- Share learning with others in the unit or department via presentations, projects, reports, or informal discussions.
Salary Range: $20.34 - $21.52 plus, depends on qualifications.
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