Bibliographic Support Specialist/Cataloger - ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA

[Alan Simon <simon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Job Description

BIBLIOGRAPHIC SUPPORT SPECIALIST

ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA

Position Description

Under the direction of the Associate Director, this full-time position assists in the operation of an Innovative Interfaces INN-Reach system and a Innovative Interfaces Millennium integrated library system.  This person will oversee the integrity of the ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA bibliographic database, as well as assist with system training and documentation in technical services areas such as cataloging, acquisitions, and serials control.  This is a permanent appointment dependent upon funding by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

Position Qualifications

ALA-accredited MLS.  Three years of OCLC cataloging experience, with a working knowledge of LCSH and MESH authorities, and Dewey, LC, and NLM classifications.  Experience with the Innovative Interfaces library system, including training and user support, is preferred.  Excellent writing and organizational skills. Ability to deal effectively and efficiently with a variety of system users. 

Position Responsibilities 

Helps ensure the overall integrity, completeness, and quality of the ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA bibliographic database of 6+ million MARC records and 36+ million holdings.

Coordinates initial and ongoing cleanup of the ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA bibliographic database. 

Assists with implementation of barcoding projects.

Works with catalogers and other technical service professionals to develop bibliographic quality control guidelines. 

Provides statistical reports on database activities.

Trains library staff members in the use of the Innovative Interfaces Millennium system technical services functions. 

Deals with Innovative Interfaces support personnel on database and technical services issues.

Coordinates development of locally-produced manuals and guides. 

Acts as a resource for Innovative Interfaces Millennium system questions in technical services areas.

Attends Innovative Interfaces update training sessions. 

Other duties as assigned.

Position will be available as of July 1, 2002.  Salary is commensurate with experience.  Send a letter of application and resume to: Joseph C. Scorza, Executive Director, HSLC, 3600 Market Street, Suite 550, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2646.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.