<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>POSITION: </b>Temporary Cataloging Assistant, limited duration (6 months)<b></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>LOCATION: </b>Portland State University, Portland, OR<b></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>POSTED: </b>October
1-14, 2015<b></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY:</b> Come work at PSU, recognized for excellence in sustainability and
community engagement. Our campus is in
downtown Portland, next to the south park blocks greenway. Buses, MAX, and the
streetcar all stop at our door. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The University Library is seeking a full-time Temporary Cataloging
Assistant to join our Resource Services team. Primary responsibility for this
position is cataloging and the creation of original, full-level bibliographic
records for PSU electronic theses and dissertations. Library materials are
cataloged according to local, regional and national standards and practices.
Cataloging to include subject analysis and subject heading verification. In
addition, research is performed to assist in establishing author name authority
records, which will be reviewed and contributed to the National Authority File.
Bibliographic records will be contributed to both WorldCat and the Orbis
Cascade Alliance Shared ILS. Employee may also participate in special projects
as assigned.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Only applicants with
previous cataloging experience will be considered. </b>Applicants must have experience
with Library of Congress Subject Headings and knowledge of NACO work.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The pay rate for this position will be $17.39/hour. This is
a temporary position at 40 hours/week for 6 months. No benefits.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity institution and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and
candidates who support diversity.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>If this sounds like
an exciting opportunity for you, please submit a cover letter and resume to</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Search Coordinator Stephanie
Doig at </b><a href="mailto:smdoig@pdx.edu"><b>smdoig@pdx.edu</b></a><b>. Review
of applications will begin Oct. 10.</b></p>
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