Universit
Albany, NY
Job Description:
(Instructional Support Associate, SL-2) The University at Albany Libraries (State University of New York, Albany, NY) seek a dynamic, creative, and detail-oriented professional to join the staff of the Catalog Management Services department in providing professional assistance in bibliographic record maintenance and related areas. The successful candidate will: add, delete and edit bibliographic and holdings records for all formats of materials in the Libraries’ online public access catalog; resolve problems related to materials being withdrawn from the collection, transferred to different locations and materials shelved in storage; process replacement copies of missing and damaged materials; resolve problems resulting from authority control, and collect and record statistics. He/She may also: supervise staff and/or students and create copy cataloging records; assist the Department Head with day to day management of the department and special projects; work closely with other staff (professional, clerical and student) in Catalog Management Services and other departments in the Technical Services and Library Systems Division.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization
Ability to apply computer skills in a highly automated workplace
Experience with Internet and office applications
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to manage multiple priorities and activities
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Eagerness to learn
Flexibility, creativity, and commitment to the educational environment
Applicants must address in their applications their ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
Preferred:
Library (preferably academic library) work experience
Project management experience
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
How to Apply:
For qualification requirements and application instructions, please go to http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=48943
Application deadline: June 18, 2014
(Job posting P14-34494)