Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Donohue Group, Inc.: Korean Language Catalogers

Posted on behalf of the Donohue Group, Inc.

The Donohue Group, Inc., invites applications from catalogers fluent in
both English and Korean for on-call cataloging of Korean-language
materials. Must have MLS (ALA accredited) and recent cataloging experience
in both original and copy cataloging of materials in Korean. Requires
strong knowledge of AACR2 rules, LC classification, LCSH, OCLC searching
and MARC editing. Work from home or at our office in Windsor, CT, on your
own schedule. Please email a resume and cover letter to Pat
McCurdy-Crescimanno, Manager, Business Development, The Donohue Group, Inc.
at pmccurdy@dgiinc.com.

Erica Lu, MLIS, CA

The Donohue Group, Inc.

http://www.dgiinc.com

Thursday, January 5, 2012

OCLC: Diversity Fellowship Program (Metadata/Quality Control)


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




Ohio State: Manga Special Collections Cataloger

A new two-year position has been posted this week for a project coordinator (Manga Special Collection Cataloger) at Ohio State.  This position was created to address preparations for the move of the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum to new facilities in 2013.  For more information about those collections see: 

Deadline for applications is January 15.   Please see information below and also at: https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/33887



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Position Information


Number of Positions Available
1
University Title
Project Coordinator
Working Title
Manga Special Coll Cataloger
Department
Collection & Technical Srvcs
Department Location
Columbus
Requisition Number
365297
Summary of Duties
Term-appointment for two years. Primary responsibility is to coordinate the cataloging of the Japanese Manga collection, primarily housed in the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, including books, serials, audiovisual materials and original art; secondary duties include providing original and copy cataloging of Japanese language and other materials in other Special Collections; works under the general supervision of Head of Special Collections Cataloging and in consultation with the Curator of Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum and Japanese Studies Librarian; consults and collaborates with others throughout the library as appropriate. Supervisory responsibility: May supervise or assist in supervision of student assistants or volunteers.
Additional Information
This is a two term position.
Pre Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; reading/writing native or master level Japanese language skills; experience Romanizing Japanese; independent and detailed work; effective oral/written/interpersonal communication skills; works in archival storage conditions.
Desired Qualifications
Experience cataloging using AACR2/MARC; experience Romanizing Japanese according to ALA-LC Romanization Tables; knowledge of the history/development of Manga; experience using OCLC Connexion Client; experience using III MillenniumILS; experience in project planning, workflow development/documentation; Master’s Degree or equivalent education/experience; MLS or related field or Master’s Degree in Japanese, East Asian Studies, or related field.
Target Salary
$35,609.60 - $39,000.00 Annually
Job Category
Administrative and Professional
Job Appointment (FTE%)
100.0
Full/Part Time
Full-time
Temporary or Regular
Term
Posting Start Date
12/31/2011
Posting End Date
01/15/2012
Dept Contact Name
Newman,Greg Edwin
Dept Contact Phone
614/247-8887