Bibliographic Assistant IV
Job Code Title
Job Requisition Number 066428
Department 781-AVERY-FINE ARTS LIB
Location Morningside
Job Type Support Staff Full-Time Regular
Bargaining Unit 1199 Clerical
Job Family Libraries
Salary Grade 154
Salary Range $17.26 per hour
Advertised Summary Job Description
The Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library seeks a Bibliographic Assistant IV to:
1. Assist n pre-indexing (preliminary cataloging) periodical issues to be indexed by Avery Indexers. Creates preliminary Avery Index records by transcribing and entering into Avery Index Voyager production System: author, title, descriptive information, and journal citation information from architectural articles in European and English languages, for journals/articles selected by Avery indexers. The work is done by creating and using a variety of templates within the Voyager cataloging system or successor systems. Makes corrections to Avery Index records as directed by indexers and General Avery index Editor. Maintains Avery Index Periodical sorting shelving and routing. (60%)
2.Assist, train and review student assistants who assist with pre-indexing periodical issues to be indexed by Avery indexers(15%)
3. Using Voyager acquisitions, cataloging, and circulations clients has secondary responsibility for checking in over 1,700 periodical titles in many scripts such as Latin, Cyrillic, Greek, East Asian and Middle Eastern. Distributes periodical issues to Avery Indexers and Bibliographers. Maintains monthly statistics for these activities.(5%)
4.Working with Marked item report search CIO, OCLC etc. to identify and claim missing issues (10%)
5. Perform pre-order book searching tasks(3%).
6.Perform other duties as assigned(7%)
This position is Mon.-Fri. 9am to 5pm
Minimum Qualifications for Grade
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant High School Diploma or GED
Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant Excellent communication skills and computer skills needed.
Knowledge of one European foreign language is required
Preferred Qualifications Library experience, and knowledge of serials and periodicals highly preferred. Knowledge of an Integrated Library System, such as Voyager, highly preferred.
Special Instructions
Special Indications
This position works with:
HIPAA Compliance training required No Response
Participation in Medical Surveillance required No Response
What type of posting? Is this a waiver request? Standard Posting
Requisition Open Date 06-21-2012
Requisition Close Date
To Apply
Quick Link jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=130958
EEO Statement Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Local Hiring Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Job Requisition Number 066428
Department 781-AVERY-FINE ARTS LIB
Location Morningside
Job Type Support Staff Full-Time Regular
Bargaining Unit 1199 Clerical
Job Family Libraries
Salary Grade 154
Salary Range $17.26 per hour
Advertised Summary Job Description
The Avery Architectural and Fine Arts Library seeks a Bibliographic Assistant IV to:
1. Assist n pre-indexing (preliminary cataloging) periodical issues to be indexed by Avery Indexers. Creates preliminary Avery Index records by transcribing and entering into Avery Index Voyager production System: author, title, descriptive information, and journal citation information from architectural articles in European and English languages, for journals/articles selected by Avery indexers. The work is done by creating and using a variety of templates within the Voyager cataloging system or successor systems. Makes corrections to Avery Index records as directed by indexers and General Avery index Editor. Maintains Avery Index Periodical sorting shelving and routing. (60%)
2.Assist, train and review student assistants who assist with pre-indexing periodical issues to be indexed by Avery indexers(15%)
3. Using Voyager acquisitions, cataloging, and circulations clients has secondary responsibility for checking in over 1,700 periodical titles in many scripts such as Latin, Cyrillic, Greek, East Asian and Middle Eastern. Distributes periodical issues to Avery Indexers and Bibliographers. Maintains monthly statistics for these activities.(5%)
4.Working with Marked item report search CIO, OCLC etc. to identify and claim missing issues (10%)
5. Perform pre-order book searching tasks(3%).
6.Perform other duties as assigned(7%)
This position is Mon.-Fri. 9am to 5pm
Minimum Qualifications for Grade
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant High School Diploma or GED
Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant Excellent communication skills and computer skills needed.
Knowledge of one European foreign language is required
Preferred Qualifications Library experience, and knowledge of serials and periodicals highly preferred. Knowledge of an Integrated Library System, such as Voyager, highly preferred.
Special Instructions
Special Indications
This position works with:
HIPAA Compliance training required No Response
Participation in Medical Surveillance required No Response
What type of posting? Is this a waiver request? Standard Posting
Requisition Open Date 06-21-2012
Requisition Close Date
To Apply
Quick Link jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=130958
EEO Statement Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Local Hiring Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
