- Previous experience working in an academic library.
- Proficiency in reading Arabic and at least one other Arabic-script language (Persian, etc.); ability to process materials in a wide variety of foreign languages, subjects, and formats.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, transliteration of Arabic script according to ALA/ Library of Congress (LC) romanization rules.
- Knowledge of, or ability to learn, catalog records and MARC21 formats, and to effectively search bibliographic utilities.
- Demonstrated computer literacy using word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail applications.
- Perform copy cataloging for items in Middle Eastern languages, primarily Arabic and Persian, according to local policies and procedures. Includes entering metadata in Arabic script and adding transliteration according to ALA/LC standards.
- Enhance existing provisional bibliographic records to abbreviated cataloging.
- Create abbreviated level bibliographic records according to local policies and guidelines.
- Determine subject content of books in different languages and assign Library of Congress base call number and subject keywords.
- Identify duplicate items, duplicate records, added volumes, and other situations which require further attention.
- Correct complex errors in various types of records that enhance the discoverability of library resources in our online catalog (e.g., bibliographic records, holdings records, and item records).
- Other duties may be assigned.
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Middle East Project Specialist - Cambridge, United States - Harvard University
Description
Basic QualificationsThis is a two-year term position.
The Middle East Project Specialist will participate in a project to process a backlog of books, serials, and other formats in Arabic and Arabic-script languages, through copy cataloging (simple and complex), enhancement of existing provisional records to abbreviated cataloging, or the addition of brief bibliographic records.
The position requires strong language skills to perform the variety of complex duties under minimal supervision, exercising a high degree of initiative.
The project aims to make these materials easily accessible to faculty, students, and researchers through Harvard's online catalog HOLLIS.