Receipt & Copy Cataloging Specialist
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Receipt And Copy Cataloging Specialist

Works as a member of the Catalog Management Unit in the Resource Acquisitions and Discovery (RAD) department. Performs an integrated set of tasks to order, receive, and catalog materials from vendors, including but not limited to monographic materials in all formats and print serials, primarily in Spanish and Portuguese languages. Prepares shipments of materials sent off-site to a vendor for outsourced cataloging and readies items for processing upon their return. Catalogs materials in English or other languages besides Spanish and Portuguese as needed. Participates in special cataloging projects. Coordinates workflows and projects with other unit members, other RAD units, and area studies and liaison librarians, and provides status updates or troubleshooting assistance to public and access services personnel as needed. Although the Receipt and Copy Cataloging Specialist position might be eligible for a Flexible Work Arrangement, there are tasks and responsibilities that must be performed on-site and in person. Therefore, this position is not eligible for fully remote work. Incumbent is expected to recognize, respect, and work effectively with individuals and groups with different perspectives and from varied backgrounds in all aspects of their work.

Job Summary

Facilitates the digital library collection, approves collection expansion requests, and verifies the accuracy of all library records. Oversees student workers and performs certain human resource actions. Resolves digital library collection issues.

Essential Functions

• Searching electronic databases; creating and editing online records.

Physical Effort

• Viewing a computer monitor; using a computer keyboard and mouse to input data for extended periods of time daily; affixing barcodes and using a barcode scanner; lifting, carrying, and handling books individually or packed in boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.; loading library materials onto book trucks and transporting the trucks between rooms or by elevator between floors.

Assignment Category:

Full-time regular

Job Classification:

Staff.Library Collections Assistant II

Job Family:

Library

Job Sub Family:

Collections & Exhibits

Campus:

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required:

1

Will This Position Accept Substitution In Lieu Of Education Or Experience:

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hiring Range:

$17.74 to $22.17 per hour

Relocation Offered:

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided:

No

Background Check:

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances:

Not Applicable

Required Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

Not Applicable