• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: 1199 Clerical
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 26
• Building: Butler Library
• Salary Range: $36.16 - $36.16 per hour entry rate ($37.28 - $37.28 per hour minimum rate)

Position Summary

Columbia University Libraries is currently seeking applicants for the position of Bibliographic Assistant VI in the department of Collections Acquisition & Metadata Services. Columbia University Libraries is a globally-recognized academic research library, serving one of the world's most important centers of research and learning. The Libraries' collection includes resources in more than 450 languages and primary source materials that span over 4,000 years of human thought. The collections include over 15 million volumes, with access to over 7 million online electronic resource titles, nearly 300,000 linear feet of manuscripts and archives, over 150,000 maps, and over 1.2 million graphic and audio-visual materials. Through an extensive global network of library partnerships, Columbia Libraries also facilitates access to collections at academic, research, and public libraries across the country and the world.

The Bibliographic Assistant in this position will work mainly with monograph material in the Japanese language and process the material for discovery in the Libraries catalog. The incumbent will perform all phases of bibliographic editing for monographic materials received from acquisitions departments.

Schedule: This position is part time, 26hrs/week.

Test: Language tests will be given on the day of the interview, including the Hepburn Romanization System.

Responsibilities

• Provides original and copy cataloging support for monograph material.
• Receives and processes the materials.
• Prepares materials for binding and preservation. Update related records in CLIO as needed.
• Assists in the acquisitions process for ordering and receiving of Japanese language materials in all formats as needed.
• Processes gift and exchange materials; sends gift acknowledgments as needed.
• Maintains and reports monthly statistics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma and/or its equivalent and one year of related experience required.
• Advanced working knowledge of the Japanese language and culture.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Japanese.
• Good computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and flexibility with job assignments.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of colleagues and library users.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Familiarity with the Hepburn Romanization System preferred.
• Previous library experience in acquisitions and/or cataloging preferred.
• Experience with OCLC Connexion preferred.

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