Ubc

Cataloguing & Acquisitions Assistant

UBC Vancouver Campus - Vancouver, BC, Canada

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About the role

As part of the First Nations House of Learning (FNHL) and UBC Library, this role includes opportunities to join in a variety of initiatives and project activities.
Reports to the Head of X wi7 x wa Library, and works in collaboration with the X wi7 x wa Library team.
As X wi7 x wa library is part of the First Nations House of Learning, this role also interacts with the FNHL team, as well as Indigenous faculty, students, and members of the community.

Oversees the process to enhance and maintain catalogue records and holdings
Creates original catalogue records, particularly formaterials in vertical files
Reviews lost and missing items reports, and with consultation, recommends and implements next steps for lost and missing items.

Works closely with UBC Library Technical Services, including staff specialising in cataloguing, serials, and acquisitions, who provide additional training, guidance, and support as required.
When required, trains student staff to support collections weeding projects in support of branch deaccessioning processes and procedures

Knowledge of Indigenous histories, cultures and topics or experience working with Indigenous communities is preferred.
Experience with cataloguing procedures, derivative cataloguing, data entry into library online catalogues and a good working knowledge of MARC coding are required.
Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, and integrated library system (ILS) applications, such as cataloguing and acquisitions at an intermediate level.
Effective oral, written communication, interpersonal, organizational and public service skills.
Ability to plan and carry out multiple tasks, and to meet deadlines.
Ability to exercise discretion and tact.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to lift up to 15 kgs of boxed materials.

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