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The James E. Shepard Memorial Library provide resources and services, which support the University’s educational, research, cultural, and public service objectives. This mission strengthens NCCU’s mission by providing students (e.g., on-campus, distance, graduate, and professional) with physical space, resources, specialized personnel, and services to engage in teaching and research. The Library and other libraries collaborate with various academic units to ensure the holistic development of NCCU students across academic and professional programs.

Under the limited supervision of the Technical Services Librarian, the University Library Technician (Cataloger) performs two broad functions. First, job includes original and copy cataloging of books, monographs, serials, and audiovisual materials. The tools used to establish and maintain “authority control” over the material include Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR2), and Resource Description and Access (RDA) along with other vendor tools. Experience with Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) WorldShare Management Services (WMS) and Library of Congress (LC), knowledge of current practices, new technologies, and trends in bibliographic control are expected. Second, this position is responsible for instituting and receiving orders of new library materials, maintaining and working with the library’s integrated automation system (ALMA ExLibris). Other duties may include library database and electronic collections maintenance, formulating departmental policies, and circulation/reference desk coverage. Employee must exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the library public. Reports to the Head of Technical Services Department.

The successful candidate must possess working knowledge of circulation processes such as check in/checkout; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word and Excel) Applications; knowledge of shelf reading, shelving, and inventory; knowledge of preparing monthly reports that include monthly statistics, professional development activities and university service; ability to lift 25 lbs.; ability to assist students with the use of library databases and print resources and government documents; train work-study students to work in the Government Documents Department, and comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety; ability to work independently with little or no supervision; to take initiative to see projects and assignments through to completion; to learn, interpret and analyze information to make necessary decisions; to exercise judgment and discretion in problem solving; to plan, prioritize and organize workflow; ability to work flexible schedules; excellent analytical and organizational skills along with written and oral communication skills, excellent editing skills; great interpersonal skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of individuals in a high pressure environment.

High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in library services, office support, or related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.