at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Senior Library Specialist - University Library
Senior Library Specialist - University Library
Hiring Department: University Library
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026166
Posting Close Date: July 22, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Description:
Under the direction of the Library Operations Associate, the Senior Library Specialist performs complex functional duties in acquisitions. These duties include ordering of materials, maintaining accurate bibliographic data and processing received orders into Library systems for access by our community of users.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs complex ordering and receiving for serials, series titles, standing orders, and monographic materials.
Receives invoices from vendors for all library sites and reviews for accuracy of information.
Makes complex adaptations to bibliographic data available in OCLC and statewide online catalog to create local bibliographic records for all formats of materials (i.e., books, serials, visual, mixed, maps, sound recordings, computer files, and electronic (online) resources).
Updates bibliographic and holdings data for improved access
Classifies all types of materials using appropriate national as well as locally devised classification schemes.
Deletes appropriate records and holdings from databases for missing and withdrawn materials.
Interprets and applies acquisition, cataloging, classification, and processing policies and procedures.
Assists with creation, development and organization of training and procedural documentation as needed.
Compiles staff questions and identifies complex invoice cases to help coordinate group efforts to solve complex invoice-related problems.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
A. work experience in a library or equivalent setting.
B. college course work in any field as measured by the following conversion table:
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
3. A total of two (2) years (24 months) work experience in a library or equivalent setting performing progressively more responsible work consistent with the next lower level of this series.
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