7 Jul 1999 21:35
Hebraica Cataloguer Position (Preliminary)
Technical Library Assistant III Hebrew Unit Job Description Position The position is a full-time appointment at the TLAIII level. Under the supervision of the Hebrew Cataloguer and the Judaica Curator, the responsibilities of the position are Hebrew alphabet monograph and serial original cataloguing (60%); catalogue copy editing (20%); inputting catalogue records into RLIN (10%); and assisting the Judaica Curator in Judaica and Hebraica collection development and reference (10%). Duties The incumbent performs pre-catalogue searching; original cataloguing, including authority work, assignment of name headings, and description according to AACR2 as interpreted by the Library of Congress and University of Michigan Library local practice; classification using LC tables; subject analysis using LC subject headings; editing LC and RLIN member copy or cataloguing copy from other sources; inputting original and derived cataloguing records into RLIN; maintenance in MIRLYN, such as recording added copies and volumes on-line, performing various corrections and updates directly on-line or forwarding instructions to Technical Services for action; and catalogue reference. The position also provides support to the Judaica Curator in collection development and reference, including correspondence with Israeli book dealers; pre-order searching; processing dealer catalogues marked with faculty selection recommendations; assisting in monitoring the Israeli blanket order; and providing Judaica/Hebraica reference assistance.(Continue reading)
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