Job Description

1. Hires, trains, evaluates, and sets annual goals for clerical & technical staff and managerial and professional staff within the Monographic Acquisitions and Cataloging (non-Latin Script) Unit. 2. Provides assistance and expertise for acquiring and cataloging primarily print and other physical formats throughout the library. In collaboration with stakeholders and the Director of Monographic Processing Services, develops best practices, policies, and procedures for managing and ensuring accountability for accessioning of print and other physical formats. 3. Manages process and workflow changes based on organizational and departmental needs. 4. Makes recommendations for staffing and level of expertise needed for receiving and cataloging units. 5. Serves as one of the library's main points of contact regarding cataloging needs and assessment 6. Plays an active role in projects and initiatives with technical services components as assigned. 7. Participates in professional activities outside of Yale and monitors developments and best practices elsewhere to encourage innovation and ensure excellence of the Library 8. May be required to assist in disaster recovery efforts. Fiscal year-end vacation restrictions apply.



Required Skill/ability 1: Demonstrated knowledge of bibliographic standards, such as RDA and MARC, metadata, databases, library acquisitions processes. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for non-Latin script cataloging in MARC and RDA.



Required Skill/ability 2: Demonstrated knowledge of bibliographic standards, such as RDA and MARC, metadata, databases, library acquisitions processes. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices for non-Latin script cataloging in MARC and RDA.



Required Skill/ability 3: Excellent analytical skills. Ability to manage complex collections budgets and assess operations. Demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and complete assignments and projects on time.



Required Skill/ability 4: Excellent communication skills. Ability to explain technical services processes and issues to non-specialist audiences. Reading and writing knowledge of a non-Latin script language.



Required Skill/ability 5: Experience managing library technical services operation, familiarity with linked data concepts and/or applications. Demonstrated knowledge of search and discovery, user experience and/or assessment for materials in non-Latin script languages. Demonstrated record of leading interdepartmental projects and bringing them to a successful conclusion in a timely fashion.



Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)



Posting Position Title: Manager, Non-Latin Script Acquisitions and Cataloging



University Job Title: Manager, Non-Latin Script Acquisitions & Catalog

Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science. Two years of professional experience, accomplishments and demonstrated supervisory experience, including training and staff development.

About Yale University

Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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