OCLC is currently seeking candidates for a Diversity Fellowship Program (Metadata/Quality Control) position at our Corporate Headquarters in Dublin (Columbus), Ohio.
The Fellow will work for 6 months with the contract
cataloging-related services and then 6 months with quality control. This
joint cooperative opportunity will provide well-rounded exposure to cataloging
rules, practices, standards, processes, and challenges from both libraries’ and
OCLC’s perspectives. The Fellow will be provided with overviews of OCLC
services and processes, learning opportunities to develop technical skills, and
will be asked to meet objectives contributing to the success of each
unit.
Responsibilities:
Metadata Contract Services: The Fellow will
gain experience in cataloging and collection development of diverse sets of
materials that can be used in future professional growth by learning about the
varying needs of libraries and material-supplier partners. The Fellow
will be working along with the production cataloging staff as well as
individually performing tasks such as:
· Understanding
the cataloging process from beginning to end
o Performing
order entry of inbound library and vendor materials
o
Cataloging multiple material types for client libraries including some
non-English materials; this experience will include creating and contributing
new records to WorldCat and enhancing existing records per client
specifications and within specified timeframes
o
Performing local edits to records prepared for delivery to libraries per
libraries’ specifications and requirements for their automated systems and
local cataloging conventions
o
Perform shelf-ready physical processing tasks in accordance with library
collection specifications
· Receive
training on OCLC services to complete assigned tasks and become familiar with
related tools including Cataloger’s Desktop, Library of Congress ClassWeb, OCLC
WebDewey, Connexion Client, and other OCLC services as applicable
· Learn
about RDA (Resource Description and Access) from staff who have completed
training and participated in the test phase of this new code
Quality Control: The Fellow will learn to process and
correct identified sets of problem/error master records in the WorldCat
database including reporting problems with Library of Congress (LC) records
directly to LC. A wide variety of problems incorporating all aspects of the
cataloging record will be included in this work. The Fellow will also
learn the basics of NACO processing of name and series authority records and
gain familiarity with the PCC (Program for Cooperative Cataloging). The
Fellow will have training in processing and merging duplicate records in
various formats including books, serials, scores, sound recordings, maps, and
computer files. The Fellow will have the opportunity to gain a broad
overview of database maintenance for the largest bibliographic database in the
world. The Quality Control Section is part of OCLC’s WorldCat Quality
Management Division.
Qualifications
· ALA-accredited
MLS/MLIS degree (granted by July 2012)
· Have
less than three years post graduate work experience
· Some
familiarity with MARC, AACR2 and/or RDA, Dewey Decimal Classification or
Library of Congress Classification, Library of Congress subject headings
(course work would be acceptable)
· Desire
to specialize in cataloging/technical services
· Fluent
reading skills in a language other than English (preferred)
· Demonstrated
awareness and sensitivity in issues of diversity and inclusion: strong
awareness of other cultures and viewpoints, appreciation for the benefits of
diversity in the workplace and library community, behavior which demonstrates
the ability to work with people at all levels and from different backgrounds
· Strong
organizational skills which include the ability to organize work plans and
processes toward a targeted outcome
· Exceptional
communication skills – written, oral, small group presentation
· Selected
individual must represent historically underrepresented groups (i.e., defined
in a manner consistent with the 2007 EEO-1 race/ethnicity reporting classifications)
· Note:
The Fellow will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement as some of the
vendor processes to which he/she will be exposed are proprietary
Salary and Benefits
· Salary
will be very competitive and commensurate with experience and applicable market
compensation
· The
Fellow will be eligible for health & welfare benefits such as is provided
to other similarly situated term-limited employees
· Relocation
Assistance will be offered in the form of a lump sum distributed in two
installments (50% at signing of offer and 50% after 90 days of start
date). The amount of the lump sum will be determined by the distance
required for relocation during the term of the fellowship
Application Procedures
The OCLC Diversity Fellowship Program 2012 Program
Guidelines document can be found at:
For complete application procedures look
for the “program guidelines” document found on a link on the right side of the
web page noted above and also look at the link for the specific position.
The application initiation and all required submissions (original essay and two
letters of recommendation) MUST be completed and received by Tuesday,
February 28, 2012 at 5:00pm ET. Materials received after Tuesday,
February 28, 2012, 5:00pm ET will not be considered.
Timeline and Key Dates
2012 Program Applications Accepted : until February 28, 2012
2012 Application Deadline: February 28, 2012
2012 Fellow Selection Process:
April 2012
2012 Notification of Decision:
April/May 2012
2012 Fellowship Program Starts:
July 2012
2012 Fellowship Program Ends: 12
months after start date
OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is an equal
opportunity employer. OCLC maintains an ongoing commitment to equal
opportunity and seeks to sustain a diverse workplace.
Cynthia M. Whitacre
Manager, WorldCat Quality & Partner Content Dept.
OCLC
800-848-5878, ext. 6183
