Database Maintenance Assistant (LIBRARY ASST II) - UC Davis Job Opportunity

Database Maintenance Assistant (LIBRARY ASST II)
VL# 8074 External (1-2 positions)
$2,423.00 - $3,106.00/Mo.
Final Filing Date 05-30-07
These positions are located in: Shields Library - Serials Department and are represented by a union. Working hours: M-F, 8-5.

This External position is for UCD/UCDHS employees and the general public. Applications from the general public and UCD/UCDHS employees will be considered simultaneously.

The General Library consists of the Peter J. Shields Library, the Carlson Health Sciences Library and the Physical Sciences & Engineering Library in Davis, and the Medical Center Library in Sacramento. For more information about the General Library see http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu.

Responsibilities:
Manipulates the library’s online database to provide an accurate inventory of the individual pieces held by the Library. Reviews bibliographic information associated with the pieces in hand to insure the record is correct and meets established guidelines. Records or updates location and general holdings information found in the online database to reflect correct information.

Requirements:
Demonstrated skills reviewing, comparing and accurately recording detailed information. Skills inputting and retrieving information in online databases. Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to verbally communicate detailed information in a collegial environment. Excellent keyboarding skills to edit, retrieve, and input online records. Ability to organize tasks to meet workload requirements and deadlines. Knowledge and understanding of library functions and procedures. Knowledge of technical services in an academic library preferred. Knowledge of one or more of the following for bibliographic searching, editing, and inputting: a major bibliographic utility (such as OCLC); an integrated library system (such as Aleph); an online union list (such as Melvyl). Knowledge of cataloging concepts and practices preferred. Knowledge of serials and serials practices preferred.

Supplemental Requirements:
Supplemental requirements that must be provided by the final filing date: Clerical Supplemental Form Required.

Special Conditions of Employment:
No smoking in the building.

Physical Requirements:
This position requires working in close proximity to others, with frequent interaction and interruptions; frequent movement within the department and to and from other departments/areas; frequent shelving/retrieval of books and materials (weighing up to 10 pounds onto shelving ranging from 5' to 85' high); movement of loaded book trucks (weighing up to 700 pounds) through congested work areas; operation of keyboard and computer equipment; communication in person, by telephone or e-mail; reading fine print and CRT screens.

Application Process:
Apply online at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers/Application_Process or apply at UC Davis Human Resources Administration Bldg., Orchard Park, Davis, Ca, 95616. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the Final Filing Date for consideration (postmarks are not acceptable). Required application materials are available at the UCD Human Resources Administration Building, on the Internet http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp or UCDMC Personnel Office, TICON III, 2nd Floor, 2730 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, Ca. For additional information call (530) 752-7520 UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer TDD Line (530) 752-7140.