Sr. Bibliographic Specialist

Overview

The Monographic Acquisitions Unit, part of Library Finance & Acquisitions Services at Princeton University Library, is seeking a Senior Bibliographic Specialist dedicated to providing high-level support for processing requests, ordering, and receiving library resources, in all formats and all languages. The position requires an individual who is able to work accurately and quickly, with a high degree of independent judgment, and capable of prioritizing assignments and performing under the pressure of deadlines.

Responsibilities

The Senior Bibliographic Specialist is responsible for the entire range of acquisition tasks, performing duties that include preorder searching, order creation, invoicing, follow-up on orders, receiving, copy cataloging, charging, and all final processing steps intended to facilitate access to library materials.

Qualifications

Requirements include:

• Minimum of 1 year of library experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent job experience that demonstrates critical thinking and communication skills required for this position.
• Good organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work accurately and thoroughly with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize assignments.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the publishing and book trade industry.
• Good technical literacy and computer skills that include experience with Windows file management, Microsoft Office applications, word processing, and email skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively within a team environment.
• Ability to do sustained work at a computer workstation most of the day, and physically able to move library materials from shelves to book trolleys and vice versa.

Preference will be given to individuals with a working knowledge of library technical services, specifically the acquisition-to-cataloging process.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

36.25

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

Per union contract

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Union Code

LIB-Amer Fed State County Mun Emps

Valid Driver’s License Required

No

Salary Range

$26.22 Minimum Hourly Rate