ABOUT THE POSITION:
Under the direct supervision of The Claremont Colleges Library Head of Asian Library, the East Asian Languages Project Cataloger has two essential roles: cataloging Asian Library materials in print and digital format, with a priority on the Japanese backlog, and contributing to the Asian Library’s outreach and programs. This is a part-time, temporary position and expected to last approximately 10 months from date of hire working up to 15-hours per week.
COMPENSATION
Pay: The pay for this position is $24.00 per hour.
Work Schedule: The regular hours for this part-time position are up to 15 hours per week, scheduled between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for approximately 10 months from the date of hire. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
80% of Time: Cataloging and Metadata Services
- Perform copy and complex copy cataloging for materials in Asian Library, Special Collections, the general collection, Claremont Colleges Digital Library, and Scholarship @ Claremont by adhering to guidelines established by RDA, AACR2, BIBCO Standard Records, DCRM, MARC 21 format, CONSER Cataloging Manual, OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards and the department and Library policies.
- Perform routine catalog maintenance by adding, withdrawing, or transferring items and by enhancing content to improve discoverability, including the use of controlled vocabularies, provenance tracings, and other special collections notes.
- Perform authority work by creating and updating NACO authority records and updating bibliographic headings in catalog records to maintain a controlled vocabulary, increase discoverability of library materials, and contribute to the Library of Congress Name Authorities database.
- Assign subject headings and Cutter and classification numbers as needed for classified library materials.
20% of Time: Asian Library Team
- Participate as an active and engaged team member by attending Asian Library meetings to discuss priorities and assist with solutions.
- Contribute to Asian Library planning and goal setting in support of the Library’s strategic initiatives and priorities.
- Assist in Asian Library’s program and events such as exhibitions, outreach and donor relations by creating topic/subject specific title lists based on cataloging records, and cataloging specific titles as appropriate when needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Training: A bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent
Experience: Project-based, internship, or one year of experience in cataloging and/or digital projects
Other:
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in one of the East Asian languages, preferably Japanese.
- Knowledge of cataloging standards, including RDA and AACR2.
- Familiarity with library systems, including OCLC WMS and OCLC Connexion.
- Knowledge of metadata standards and schemes.
- Understanding of preservation and dissemination practices for rare books and archival collections.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to do detail-oriented work.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Demonstrated technical aptitude.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with rare book and archival collection digitization projects.
- Experience in organization and dissemination of information resources.
- Bibliographical proficiency in Chinese and Korean.
- Advanced degree in East Asian Studies
Physical Requirements:
- This position primarily performs work in an office environment and requires the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer.
- The role involves frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment, as well as repetitive hand and wrist movements.
- The position requires the ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, video conference, and electronic communication; read and interpret printed and electronic documents; and exchange accurate information with employees, supervisors, and external partners.
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling materials weighing up to 15 pounds may be required, such as files, office supplies, or computer equipment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
ADA/OSHA:
This job description defines the essential job duties of this position which the incumbent must be able to perform to fulfill the purpose and requirements of this position. The qualifications stated are required to perform the essential functions of this position, or the individual must demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed (with or without reasonable accommodation) using other qualifications not listed in this job description.
The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to us via email at hr@claremont.edu or via phone at (909) 607- 9603.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.
