Receiving And Rapid Cataloging Acquisitions Specialist

Library C & A - Tech Serv - Acquisitions - Receiving & Rapid Cataloging As a center of intense intellectual inquiry, the University of Chicago Library aspires to be the most dynamic research and learning environment in the world, supporting the University’s commitment to research and teaching and to using its intellectual resources to help solve the world’s problems. Even as we continue to focus on building and preserving our renowned collections, the Library is assuming new roles that are vital to research, innovation, and learning at the University. In the process, we are leveraging the deep expertise of Library staff, developing services that support new avenues of research, and expanding access to and preservation of scholarly resources in ways that advance the goals of the University community and the needs of the next generation of scholars.

• Orders and/or receives library materials including high-priority items and complex materials to include rush items, special collections, specialized or archival materials, eBooks, digital files and streaming video in addition to print monographs.
• Is knowledgeable about how automated data loading intersects with ordering and receiving workflows to support workflow quality control.
• Works with materials supplied worldwide from a variety of sources including book vendors, second-hand and antiquarian dealers and booksellers and through a variety of means including supplier websites and platforms, email, phone, or fax.
• Applies working knowledge of general cataloging rules to assess, export and create bibliographic data in support of acquisitions, routing and cataloging functions, working in a cooperative catalog (OCLC) in tandem with the ILS.
• Updates a variety of ILS records both manually and via spreadsheets to reflect choice of vendor, accurate pricing information, and donor plating. Updates the ILS purchase order, and receiving, holdings and item records through established workflows and performs rapid cataloging on bibliographic data in tandem with local cataloging practice.
• Places and maintains library orders and receives library materials through the integrated library system (ILS) and other local systems in support of library collections, communication and management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Processes claims, cancels orders, processes returns, and tracks vendor responses.
• Resolves problems related to ordering and receiving workflows, communicating with selectors, payment staff, cataloging, patrons, and vendors as required.

• Must show initiative, accuracy, thoroughness, and the ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to use discretion in everyday tasks with confidence and approaches everyday tasks with a problem-solving mindset open to different possibilities.
• Open and willing to work with a team representative of different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain relationships at all organizational levels.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Ability to use and to learn a range of position-related software, web-based applications, and library systems is required.
• Ability to work effectively with supervisor and as a part of a team is required.
• Flexibility and adaptability in managing tasks to meet changes in procedures, processes, and technology is required.
• One year of related experience in purchasing (procurement) or library technical services required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing is required.

• Knowledge of MARC or other cataloging standards.
• Reading knowledge of at least one foreign language required with preference toward knowledge in Perso-Arabic scripts strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Drive.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel or other spreadsheet software.
• Familiarity with library-specific systems, databases, and other academic electronic resources.
• Ability to learn a range of position-related software applications.
• Experience creating, maintaining, and/or managing metadata or other structured data, (e.g., manipulating data in an institutional database or managing research data).

• Ability to Use Standard Office Equipment.
• Effective audio-visual discrimination and perception.
• Ability to Use Standard Workstation Equipment.
• Ability to make repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements.
• Ability to use computers extensively for 4 hours or more.
• Ability to sit for 4 hours or more.
• Ability to push and pull full book trucks.
• Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform work.
• Ability to carry or lift loads of up to 49 lbs.
• Ability to see, including color, depth perception, or clarity; must be able to visually focus on print and electronic material for long periods.
• Ability to push/pull loaded book carts.
• Ability to bend, crouch, or stoop.

• $19.17 - $28.06 per hour

• Resume

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