"East Asian Languages Cataloging Associate"

East Asian Languages Cataloging Associate

The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) is the central coordinating and support organization for a highly regarded cluster of seven independent colleges known as The Claremont Colleges. TCCS, with about 300 staff members, provides exceptional shared services to 9,000 students, and almost 3,600 faculty and staff. TCCS staff work in both student-facing services as well as administrative and operational services. Our numerous departments are located throughout The Claremont Colleges campus in the beautiful city of Claremont, California.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Under the direct supervision of The Claremont Colleges Library Head of Asian Library, the East Asian Cataloging Associate has three essential roles: cataloging Asian studies materials in print and digital format throughout the library; coordinating within and outside of the Distinctive Collections and Digital Scholarship Division for cataloging, digitization, preservation, and dissemination of Asian studies materials; Contributing to the Asian Library's outreach and programs.

Priority Deadline: The deadline for first consideration is 02/02/26. Please note that a cover letter and CV/resume are required along with the application.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

60% of Time: Cataloging and Metadata Services

• Perform copy and complex copy cataloging for materials in Asian Library, Special Collections, the general collection, Claremont Colleges Digital Library, and Scholarship @ Claremont by adhering to guidelines established by RDA, AACR2, BIBCO Standard Records, DCRM, MARC 21 format, CONSER Cataloging Manual, OCLC Bibliographic Formats and Standards and the department and Library policies.
• Perform routine catalog maintenance by adding, withdrawing, or transferring items and by enhancing content to improve discoverability, including the use of controlled vocabularies, provenance tracings, and other special collections notes.
• Perform authority work by creating and updating NACO authority records and updating bibliographic headings in catalog records to maintain a controlled vocabulary, increase discoverability of library materials, and contribute to the Library of Congress Name Authorities database.
• Assign subject headings and Cutter and classification numbers as needed for classified library materials.

20% of Time: Coordination

• Coordinate with the Collections, Metadata, and Resource Sharing (CMRS) division on all facets of bibliographic control of Asian Library materials.
• Coordinate with the Digital Initiatives and Production Unit on digitization of and metadata creation for Asian Library materials.
• Coordinate with the Digital Scholarship Unit on data services and digital scholarship related projects for Asian Library materials, including dissemination efforts such as print and digital publishing.
• Coordinate with the Special Collections and Archives on Aeon (patron registration and request system) requests of Asian Library special collections materials, and coordinate the flow of materials in and out of the Asian Library.
• Coordinate with Resource Sharing and Materials Handling Unit for access to Asian Library materials, stacks maintenance and other collection management projects such as shelf reading, inventory, shifting, and related tasks.
• Participate in library-wide activities by leading and serving on teams, committees, and task forces.

20% of Time: Asian Library Team

• Participate as an active and engaged team member by attending Asian Library meetings to discuss priorities and assist with solutions and by contributing to Asian Library planning and goal setting in support of the Library's strategic initiatives and priorities. Support and assist the Head of the Asian Library, the Special Collections Operations Coordinator and the Head of Cataloging and Metadata in training for student employees assigned to cataloging Asian language resources and related projects
• Assist in Asian Library's program and events such as exhibitions, outreach and donor relations creating topic/subject specific title lists based on cataloging records, and cataloging specific titles as appropriate when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field or the equivalent

Experience:

• Project-based, internship, or one year of experience in performing copy and enhanced copy cataloging in MARC .

Competencies:

• Proficiency in one of the East Asian languages, preferably Chinese.
• Knowledge of cataloging standards, including RDA and AACR2.
• Familiarity with library systems, including OCLC WMS and OCLC Connexion.
• Knowledge of metadata standards and schemes.
• Understanding of preservation and dissemination practices for rare books and archival collections.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to do detail-oriented work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with rare book and archival collection digitization projects.
• Experience in performing original cataloging of materials in formats including print, electronic, three-dimensional objects, technology, and games.
• Experience in digitization and dissemination of information resources.
• Bibliographical proficiency in Japanese and Korean.
• Advanced degree in East Asian Studies

Work Schedule: The regular hours for this full-time position are 40 hours scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for 12 months annually. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and/or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to the needs of the organization or business unit. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule to work partial hours remotely as approved by the supervisor.

Union: This position is represented by The Claremont Colleges Services Library Staff Federation AFT Local 6735. The employee in this position will be bound by the collective bargaining agreement.

COMPENSATION

Pay: The pay rate for this position is competitive and commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position, between $24.50 and $25.50/hour.

Benefits: This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including:

• medical, dental, vision,
• 10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required),
• group life insurance,
• generous time off,
• professional development funds,
• discounts for mobile plans, software, and entertainment,
• access to fitness facilities,
• and more!

To view additional information and to apply, visit https://theclaremontcolleges.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TCCS_Careers/job/Claremont/East-Asian-Languages-Cataloging-Associate_REQ-7791