Catalog Integrity Specialist

Vcu Rrtc

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Job summary

VCU Libraries seeks a Catalog Maintenance Associate to consolidate collections into a high-density storage facility. You will serve as the primary catalog maintenance liaison, collaborating daily with project stakeholders on site to keep operations moving smoothly and ensure data integrity across James Branch Cabell and Health Sciences Libraries.

The role requires meticulous handling of bibliographic data, 50-lb cart capability, and hands-on use of Alma along with Google tools.

Qualifications

Ability to identify bibliographic and call number information from handling physical materials.
Aptitude for accuracy, manipulating detailed data, data fields, and multistep workflows.
Ability to follow detailed procedures, working independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated experience in recognizing and communicating problems and seeking input from stakeholders and supervisor for process improvement.
Demonstrated excellence in time management, including prioritizing and continuously monitoring tasks to resolution.

Responsibilities

Catalog Maintenance: Assess the accuracy of inventory and bibliographic information on items of the VCU Libraries collections. Perform bibliographic searching and edit bibliographic and physical inventory records to ensure absolute data integrity.
Systems & Tools: Work primarily within Alma, our integrated library management system, alongside Google applications such as Sheets, Google Meet, and Gmail.
Workflow Coordination: Monitor the routing of catalog exceptions to ensure their timely return to the active project workflows and resolve catalog reviews of physical inventory.