Cataloging and Metadata Services, Slavic quick cataloger

Cataloging and Metadata Services, Slavic Section

Slavic Quick Cataloger

05 December 2012

Open until 11:45pm, 13 January, 2013

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$9.19 - $9.85 per hour, depending on experience.

10 hours per week.

Schedule to be arranged, weekdays between 8:00am and 5:00pm

Position involves searching on complex bibliographic databases, sorting materials according to Cataloging procedure criteria, and updating and inputting records for the Libraries' catalogs. Cataloging materials from Russia and Eastern Europe, working with all Slavic languages, Hungarian, Romanian, and Baltic and Central Asian languages.

• Able to comprehend and discuss complex procedures, both written and oral, in English.
• Able to proficiently read, transcribe and comprehend at least one language written in the Cyrillic script.
• Able to read, transcribe and identify bibliographic elements in other Slavic languages.
• Able to type accurately and quickly, be willing to learn computer procedures and the Library of Congress transliteration tables.
• Attention to detail and reliable work habits.

• Ability to read, transcribe and identify bibliographic elements in other assigned languages, for example Romanian, Hungarian, Baltic and/or Central Asian languages.

1. Complete a UW Libraries student job application form. To ensure compatibility and consideration, complete the application form using Adobe Reader; some programs, including versions of Mac Preview, are not fully compatible with PDF forms.
2. Submit the following materials by uploading your documents to the Library student employment online dropbox:

• Application form
• Resume.

Selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.