Library Acquisitions & Cataloging Specialist – On-Site

The California State University; Oceanside (CA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Premium benefits package

CalPERS retirement

Housing near campus

Résumé du poste

California State University, Monterey Bay is seeking an Acquisition and Cataloging Specialist for its Library. The role focuses on acquisitions, cataloging, serials management, and materials preparation to ensure timely, accurate access to library resources.

The incumbent will manage Alma acquisitions, process invoices, and maintain MARC records, while adhering to cataloging standards and collaborating with librarians and vendors.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a high school education or equivalent certification and four years of related library experience.
• Experience with acquisitions in an automated environment and with copy cataloging in OCLC or similar systems.
• Working knowledge of MARC, integrated library systems, such as Alma.
• Knowledge of national cataloging standards and practices relevant to academic libraries.

Responsabilités

• Perform acquisitions, cataloging, serials management, and materials preparation.
• Create purchase orders and invoices in the Alma acquisitions subsystem; process vendor invoices.
• Maintain electronic MARC records and perform file loading for batch updates.
• Monitor and manage budget in the acquisitions subsystem and notify selectors about funds.
• Receive, process, and track serials and periodicals; handle vendor communications.

Connaissances

Library experience

Project management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Budget tracking

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Alma

OCLC

Description du poste

California State University, Monterey Bay is seeking an Acquisition and Cataloging Specialist for its Library. The role focuses on acquisitions, cataloging, serials management, and materials preparation to ensure timely, accurate access to library resources.

The incumbent will manage Alma acquisitions, process invoices, and maintain MARC records, while adhering to cataloging standards and collaborating with librarians and vendors.