Collection Maintenance & Preservation Assistant (CDA)
About the role
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head, Cataloguing, Metadata, and Digitization, the incumbent ensures the good condition of the Library’s collection by reviewing, organizing, and processing physical material. The incumbent is responsible for collection maintenance and preservation by assessing and preparing physical material, including repair, binding, and digitization. The incumbent performs updates and revisions to library catalogue records adhering to bibliographic standards and according to requirements of the Library and OCUL consortium. The incumbent provides administrative support to the Department, and prepares and updates documentation related to collection maintenance and preservation workflows. The incumbent trains and supervise student assistants, and performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
- A high level of computer literacy in the tools and technology used for physical material preservation and bibliographic description.
- The incumbent must have attained technical proficiency and competencies in the principles and concepts of bibliographic description, including cataloguing standards and record encoding, as well as familiarity with library terminology and tools.
- Ability to understand LC and CODOC classification schedules and understand and interpret MARC21 and RDA/AACR2 standards.
- Ability to work with high attention to detail and must be able to identify and resolve problems efficiently and logically.
- A high service standard and effective written and oral communication is essential for working with library personnel and service providers.
Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
- A two-year Library and Information Technician Diploma from a recognized college.
- Completion of a university degree considered an asset.
- Three years of relevant and related library experience working with bibliographic records and physical format materials.
HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
About Carleton University
Carleton University, Canada’s capital university is situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the sparkling Rideau River and Canal, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation’s government and enjoys easy access to the many organizations, associations and businesses which thrive in Ottawa. Many of Ontario’s leading high tech companies surround our campus where cutting-edge research joins with highly innovative teaching to solve real-life problems. Members of a dynamic, research-intensive university, Carleton’s faculty and staff provide a superior learning experience for our fine students who hail from every province and from over 100 countries around the world.
Collection Maintenance & Preservation Assistant (CDA)
About the role
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Head, Cataloguing, Metadata, and Digitization, the incumbent ensures the good condition of the Library’s collection by reviewing, organizing, and processing physical material. The incumbent is responsible for collection maintenance and preservation by assessing and preparing physical material, including repair, binding, and digitization. The incumbent performs updates and revisions to library catalogue records adhering to bibliographic standards and according to requirements of the Library and OCUL consortium. The incumbent provides administrative support to the Department, and prepares and updates documentation related to collection maintenance and preservation workflows. The incumbent trains and supervise student assistants, and performs other duties as required.
Qualifications:
The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:
- A high level of computer literacy in the tools and technology used for physical material preservation and bibliographic description.
- The incumbent must have attained technical proficiency and competencies in the principles and concepts of bibliographic description, including cataloguing standards and record encoding, as well as familiarity with library terminology and tools.
- Ability to understand LC and CODOC classification schedules and understand and interpret MARC21 and RDA/AACR2 standards.
- Ability to work with high attention to detail and must be able to identify and resolve problems efficiently and logically.
- A high service standard and effective written and oral communication is essential for working with library personnel and service providers.
Education and Experience:
The above is normally acquired through the completion of:
- A two-year Library and Information Technician Diploma from a recognized college.
- Completion of a university degree considered an asset.
- Three years of relevant and related library experience working with bibliographic records and physical format materials.
HR Note:
Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.
About Carleton University
Carleton University, Canada’s capital university is situated on a beautiful campus bordered by the sparkling Rideau River and Canal, Carleton is just minutes from the heart of our nation’s government and enjoys easy access to the many organizations, associations and businesses which thrive in Ottawa. Many of Ontario’s leading high tech companies surround our campus where cutting-edge research joins with highly innovative teaching to solve real-life problems. Members of a dynamic, research-intensive university, Carleton’s faculty and staff provide a superior learning experience for our fine students who hail from every province and from over 100 countries around the world.